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OAG - Crime Victim Services | Assistant Attorney General I-II | 24-0088 (00040771)
Organization: OFFICE OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL
Primary Location: Texas-Austin
Work Locations: Crime Victims Comp Program 1106 Clayton Ln Suite 500 E Austin 78723
Job: Legal
Employee Status: Regular
Schedule: Full-time
Standard Hours Per Week: 40.00
State Job Code: 3510 3511
Salary Admin Plan: B
Grade: 22 24
Salary (Pay Basis): 6,458.34 - 8,125.00 (Monthly)
Number of Openings: 1
Overtime Status: Exempt
Job Posting: Mar 11, 2024, 10:07:36 AM
Closing Date: Ongoing
Description
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
The Crime Victim Services Division of the Office of the Attorney General (OAG) is seeking an Assistant Attorney General that provides legal advice, counsel, and assistance; representing the State’s interest in civil and criminal matters; reviewing, evaluating, and rendering legal opinions; preparing legal documentation; and assisting in drafting bills and amendments for legislative consideration. May train others.
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. 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.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Assistant Attorney General (AAG) I:
- Education: Graduation from an accredited law school with Juris Doctor degree (J.D.)
- Licensed as an attorney by the State of Texas
- Member in good standing with the State Bar of Texas
- Knowledge of laws, legal principles and practices relevant to victim matters
- Skill in oral and written communication (writing sample required at time of interview, if selected)
- Skill in legal research and negotiations
- Skill in using a computer for work-processing and data entry/retrieval
- Skill in handling multiple tasks, prioritizing, and meeting deadlines
- Skill in exercising sound judgement and effective decision making
- Ability to receive and respond positively to constructive feedback
- Ability to provide excellent customer service
- 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 5%
Assistant Attorney General II – All the functions for an AAG I, PLUS:
- Experience: One year of experience working in the following (or closely related) fields as a licensed attorney: Victim Services law
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Other Language: Ability to proficiently read, write, and speak Spanish
Assistant Attorney General I:
- Experience: One year of experience as a licensed attorney
Responsibilities:
Please refer the Job description for details
