Job Description

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

¿ The Law Enforcement Defense Division (LEDD) of the Office of the Attorney General represents the state's law enforcement agencies and their officials & employees in civil proceedings in both federal and state court. All of the Assistant Attorneys General in LEDD have a robust litigation practice that includes motion and discovery practice, jury trial experience and, in many cases, matters at the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals and state courts of appeals. LEDD is seeking a licensed attorney to handle litigation in defense of our state's law enforcement agencies and their officials and employees.

ESSENTIAL POSITION FUNCTIONS

¿ Represents state law enforcement agencies, officials, and employees in defense of lawsuits involving but not limited to: civil rights, employment law, torts, constitutional law, religious liberties, and class actions in both state and federal court
¿ Handles all aspects of litigation, including: legal research and memoranda, witness preparation, client communications, case briefings, written discovery, depositions, pretrial motions, dispositive motions (e.g., motions for summary judgment), hearings, mediations, trials (throughout Texas in both state and federal court as lead counsel and/or cocounsel), posttrial debriefings
¿ Provides excellent client service and functions well with other attorneys and staff within a dynamic office environment
¿ Provides legal advice, counsel, and assistance to client state agencies and law enforcement entities
¿ 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
¿ Manages a docket of moderately complex level cases
¿ Assistant Attorney General (AAG) III: all the above functions for an AAG II. Plus: Manages a docket of moderately complex level cases Assistant Attorney General

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Please consult the State Auditor's website and/or with an HR Specialist for required minimum qualifications.
¿ Assistant Attorney General (AAG) II:
¿ Education: Graduation from an accredited law school with a Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree
¿ Experience: One year of fulltime experience as a licensed attorney working civil litigation
¿ Licensed as an attorney by the State of Texas
¿ Member in good standing with the State Bar of Texas
¿ Knowledge of relevant law and legal principles and practices
¿ Excellent organization/administrative skills, including a strong, consistent attention to detail and organized work style
¿ Skill in handling multiple tasks, prioritizing, and meeting deadlines
¿ Skill in effective oral and written communication (Note: Writing sample may be required for selected interviewees.)
¿ Skill in conducting legal research
¿ 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 more than 40 hours as needed and in compliance with the FLSA
¿ Ability to work in person at assigned OAG work location, perform all assigned tasks at designated OAG workspace within OAG work location, and perform inperson work with coworkers (e.g., collaborating, training, mentoring) for the entirety of every work week (unless on approved leave)
¿ Ability to lift and relocate 30 lbs.
¿ Ability to arrange for personal transportation for businessrelated travel
¿ Ability to travel (including overnight travel) up to 25%
¿ Assistant Attorney General III ¿ All of the above qualifications for an AAG II. Plus:
¿ Experience: One additional year of fulltime experience as a licensed attorney working civil litigation
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
¿ Three years as a licensed attorney practicing in civil litigation
¿ Experience in civil litigation in both federal and state courts
¿ Courtroom experience in state and/or federal court (e.g., arguing motions, trial)
¿ Exceptional academic credentials

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