OAG - General Litigation | Legal Assistant IV-V | 24-0446

OAG - General Litigation | Legal Assistant IV-V | 24-0446 (00040769)
Organization: OFFICE OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL
Primary Location: Texas-Austin
Work Locations: General Litigation (302-019-1) 300 W. 15th St Austin 78701
Job: Legal
Employee Status: Regular
Schedule: Full-time
Standard Hours Per Week: 40.00
State Job Code: 3578 3580
Salary Admin Plan: B
Grade: 22 24
Salary (Pay Basis): 5,416.67 - 6,250.00 (Monthly)
Number of Openings: 1
Overtime Status: Non-exempt
Job Posting: Mar 11, 2024, 9:59:53 AM
Closing Date: Ongoing
Description

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

The General Litigation Division of the Office of the Attorney General (OAG) is seeking a Legal Assistant that performs legal tasks for several attorneys in the division. Work involves creating initial drafts of complex legal documents, coordinating complex discovery documents for use in legal proceedings; assisting attorneys in preparation for trial including organizing notebooks, exhibits and witnesses; and managing attorney’s caseload.
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.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Legal Assistant IV:

• Education: Graduation from high school or equivalent
• Education: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university; experience in the following (or closely related) fields may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis: Legal assistant, legal secretary, or general office experience in a civil litigation environment
• Experience: Two years of full-time experience working in the following (or closely related) fields: Civil litigation
• Knowledge of State and Federal procedural rules
• 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 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 workspace 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 5%

Legal Assistant V: All of the above qualifications of a Legal Assistant IV, PLUS:

• Experience: One additional year of full-time experience working in Civil Litigation

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Education: Graduation from a course of study for Legal Assistants (copy of certificate required at time of interview) may substitute an Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in legal studies for required certificate
• Experience: Five years of experience in Civil Litigation and training others
• Knowledge: in depth knowledge of legal terminology and principles
• Skills: Using database software; electronic filing
• Abilities: Use of applications for producing electronic discovery; perform legal research
• Certifications: CLA, CP, or RP professional certification
• Other Language: Ability to proficiently read, write, and speak English

Please refer the Job description for details