What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Attorney General III - IV | Transportation position at Texas Attorney General?
PLEASE NOTE THIS APPLICATION IS EXPRESSING INTEREST IN THIS ROLE AND NOT A FORMAL APPLICATION
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
The Transportation Division of the Texas Attorney General’s Office defends the Texas Department of Transportation throughout the State against claims involving personal injuries including premises liability, auto accident, and workers’ compensation. Assistant attorneys general in the Transportation Division that handle tort matters have a spirited docket that includes jury trials, as well as motion and discovery practice. There is an opportunity to handle appeals, including briefing and oral argument.
The OAG is a dynamic state agency with over 4,000 employees throughout the State of Texas. As the State’s law firm, the OAG provides exemplary legal representation in diverse areas of law. OAG employees enjoy excellent benefits (https : / / ers.texas.gov / Benefits-at-a-Glance) along with tremendous opportunities to do important work making a positive difference in the lives of Texans. Assistant Attorneys General (AAGs) experience the challenge and honor of public service while enjoying a healthy work-life balance; hands-on legal experience; and engaging camaraderie in Austin, the scenic and lively capital of Texas.
ESSENTIAL POSITION FUNCTIONS
Assistant Attorney General (AAG) III :
- Manages a docket of intermediate to advanced level cases.
- Prepares and handles lawsuits involving, but not limited to eminent domain, tort claims, workers’ compensation, employment discrimination, contract claims, etc., in both State and Federal Court
- Provides legal advice and assistance to state agencies with regard to the above actions
- Conducts investigations, performs research, and drafts petitions, motions, pleadings, orders, briefs, memoranda, and other legal documents
- Analyzes factual and legal issues and develops evidence through witness interviews, depositions, and other discovery
- Prepares cases for trial; performs all duties of lead counsel; conducts or leads administrative law hearings
- Performs all necessary appellate work, including research, brief writing and oral argument before State and Federal Appellate Courts
- Performs related work as assigned
- Maintains relevant knowledge necessary to perform essential job functions
- Attends work regularly in compliance with agreed-upon work schedule
- Ensures security and confidentiality of sensitive and / or protected information
- Complies with all agency policies and procedures, including those pertaining to ethics and integrity
Assistant Attorney General (AAG) IV – All of the above functions for an AAG III, PLUS :
Qualifications
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Assistant Attorney General (AAG) III :
Assistant Attorney General (AAG) IV – All of the above qualifications for an AAG III, PLUS :
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Assistant Attorney General (AAG) III :
Assistant Attorney General (AAG) IV All of the above qualifications for an AAG III, PLUS :
