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GENERALDESCRIPTION The Law Enforcement Defense Division (LEDD) of the Office of the Attorney General represents the states 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 U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit and state courts of appeals. LEDD is seeking a licensed attorney ready to handle all aspects of civil litigation, gain valuable trial experience, and join a collegial team of 25+ enthusiastic litigators. The OAG is a dynamic state agency with over 4,000 employees throughout the State of Texas. As the States 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 ofTexas. ESSENTIAL POSITIONFUNCTIONS Assistant Attorney GeneralI: Representsstate 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 federalcourt Handlesall aspects of litigation, including: legal research and memoranda, witness preparation, client communications, case briefings, written discovery, depositions, pre-trial 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 co-counsel), post-trial debriefings Provides excellent client service and functions well with other attorneys and staff within a dynamic officeenvironment Provideslegal advice, counsel, and assistance to client state agencies and law enforcement entities Performs related work asassigned Maintainsrelevant knowledge necessary to perform essential jobfunctions Attendswork regularly in compliance with agreed-upon workschedule Ensuressecurity and confidentiality of sensitive and/or protectedinformation Complieswith all agency policies and procedures, including those pertaining to ethics andintegrity Managesa docket of moderately complex level cases Assistant Attorney General (AAG) II: all the above functions for an AAG I, PLUS: Manages a docket of intermediate level cases Qualifications: MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Assistant Attorney GeneralI: Education: Graduation from an accredited law school with a Juris Doctor (J.D.)degree Licensedas an attorney by the State ofTexas Memberin good standing with the State Bar ofTexas Knowledgeof relevant law and legal principles and practices Excellent organization/administrative skills, including a strong, consistent attention to detail and organized workstyle Skillin handling multiple tasks, prioritizing, and meetingdeadlines Skillin effective oral and written communication (Note: Writing sample may be required for selected interviewees.) Skill in conducting legalresearch Skillin exercising sound judgment and effective decisionmaking Abilityto receive and respond positively to constructivefeedback Abilityto work cooperatively with others in a professional officeenvironment Abilityto provide excellent customerservice Abilit to work more than 40 hours as needed and in compliance with theFLSA Abilityto 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 lift and relocate 30lbs. Abilityto arrange for personal transportation for business-relatedtravel Abilityto travel (including overnight travel) up to 25% Assistant Attorney General II All of the above qualifications for an AAG I, Plus: Experience: One year of full-time experience as a licensed attorney working civil litigation PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS Two years as a licensed attorney practicing in civillitigation Courtroomexperience in state and/or federal court (e.g., arguing motions, trial) Exceptional academic credentials Law Review and/or post-graduation judicialclerkship Lawschool mock trial experience 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_Legal.pdf THE OAG IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER