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Form of workGENERAL DESCRIPTION
The Office of the Attorney General (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. The Administrative Law Division (ALD) represents dozens of state agencies in court defending the interests of Texas on a variety of issues fundamental to people across the state. If you want to go to court, work on important and diverse legal issues, make a difference, and serve the public, then we want you in ALD.
The ALD Research Specialist position is intended for individuals who have recently graduated from an accredited law school and are about to take or have taken the Texas bar exam and are awaiting results. The selected applicant will receive extensive, hands-on training in Administrative Law and legal research and writing. ALD's work includes enforcement matters, including suits to enjoin unlicensed activity and for civil penalties, and defensive matters, including administrative appeals, rule challenges, ultra vires claims, and defending the OAG in cases arising under the Public Information Act. ALD also assists state agencies in responding to non-party subpoenas and provides general counsel assistance to state agencies.
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 at a large, dynamic state agency making a positive difference in the lives of Texans.
ESSENTIAL POSITION FUNCTIONS
- Performs legal research
- Drafts pleadings, motions, briefs, memoranda, and discovery; participates in trial and appellate advocacy
- Analyzes factual and legal issues
- Communicates with division attorneys and legal assistants
- 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
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Education: Graduation from an accredited law school with a J.D.
- Registered to take the Texas Bar Exam in February 2024, or have already taken the Texas Bar Exam and awaiting results
- Knowledge of legal principles, practices, and proceedings; and of state and federal laws, regulations, and rules relevant to Administrative Law
- Skill in legal research, writing, and analysis; in using reasoning and logic; in identifying and solving complex problems; in prioritizing workloads; and in using judgment to identify courses of action
- Skill in handling multiple tasks, prioritizing, and meeting deadlines
- Skill in effective oral and written communication
- Skill in exercising sound judgment and effective decision making
- Ability to plan, organize, and coordinate research projects, to evaluate research data, and communicate effectively
- Skill in using a computer for word-processing and data entry/retrieval
- Ability to receive and respond positively to constructive feedback
- Ability to work cooperatively with others in a professional office environment
- Ability to provide excellent customer service
- Ability to work in person at assigned OAG work location, perform all assigned tasks at designated OAG work space within OAG work location, and perform in-person work with coworkers (e.g., collaborating, training, mentoring) for the entirety of every work week (unless on approved leave)
- Ability to arrange for personal transportation for business-related travel
- Ability to work more than 40 hours as needed and in compliance with the FLSA
- Ability to lift and relocate 30 lbs.
- Ability to travel (including overnight travel) up to 10%
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience in Administrative Law and/or litigation.
TO APPLY
To apply for a job with the OAG, electronic applications can be submitted through either CAPPS Recruit or Work in Texas. A State of Texas application must be completed to be considered, and paper applications are not accepted. Your application for this position may subject you to a criminal background check pursuant to the Texas Government Code. Military Crosswalk information can be accessed at:
https://hr.sao.texas.gov/Compensation/MilitaryCrosswalk/MOSC_PlanningResearchandStatistics.pdf
THE OAG IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
