Job Description

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

ALD is seeking an attorney who has, or is willing to develop, expertise in administrative law. The ideal candidate will have some litigation experience and will be prepared to handle agency enforcement proceedings and defend agencies in suits for judicial review, rule challenges under the Administrative Procedure Act, and ultra vires claims under the Uniform Declaratory Judgments Act. The candidate should have experience interpreting and applying the Texas Administrative Procedure Act, including familiarity with rule making and the contested case process. Additionally, attorneys in the Administrative Law Division may defend the OAG in cases arising under the Public Information Act, assist state agencies in responding to nonparty subpoenas, and provide general counsel assistance to state agencies. The division provides the opportunity for extensive firstchair experience in bench trials and as lead counsel in Texas courts of appeals.

OAG employees enjoy excellent benefits (https://ers.texas.gov/BenefitsataGlance) along with tremendous opportunities to do important work and make a positive difference in the lives of Texans.

ESSENTIAL POSITION FUNCTIONS

• Represents state agencies in state and federal district and appellate courts in matters involving judicial review of agency orders, enforcement proceedings, actions challenging agency rules and statutes, and nonparty subpoenas; may represent the Office of the Attorney General and state agencies in state district and appellate courts in open records litigation; may serve as general counsel to state agencies
• Drafts pleadings, motions, briefs, and discovery; participates in trial and appellate advocacy
• Analyzes moderately complex factual and legal issues
• Performs legal research
• Coordinates, plans, and monitors legal activities
• Provides legal advice, counsel, and assistance
• Independently manages a diverse litigation docket with general supervision
• Represents state agencies in administrative enforcement proceedings before the State Office of Administrative Hearings
• Performs related work as assigned
• Maintains relevant knowledge necessary to perform essential job functions
• Attends work regularly in compliance with agreedupon 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.
• Licensed as an attorney by the State of Texas
• Member in good standing with the State Bar of Texas
• Experience: Two years of fulltime experience working as an attorney
• Knowledge of federal and state laws, regulations, and rules affecting state agencies, including rulemaking requirements
• Knowledge of legal principles, practices, and proceedings
• Skill in legal research, writing, and analysis; in conducting investigations; in mediation and
  negotiations; in using reasoning and logic; in identifying and solving complex problems; in prioritizing workloads; 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 conducting effective research
• Skill in exercising sound judgment and effective decision making
• Skill in using a computer for wordprocessing and data entry/retrieval
• Ability to prepare legal documents, to conduct research, to interpret and apply laws, to summarize findings, to prepare cases for trial, to conduct hearings, and to communicate effectively
• 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 arrange for personal transportation for businessrelated 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 20%

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Three years civil litigation experience or equivalent, including appellate and briefwriting experience
• Experience in handling bench trials, contested cases, and civil appellate arguments
• Experience in administrative law, including knowledge of the Administrative Procedure Act
• Experience in interpreting and applying open records, open meetings and other open government legislation
• Admitted to practice in Federal District Courts and court of appeals

TO APPLY

To apply for a job with the OAG, electronic applications can be submitted through CAPPS Recruit. 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_Legal.pdf