Attorney jobs in Austin, TX

Office of the Attorney General
Job Announcement

DIVISION: Financial Litigation&Charitable Trust

POSTING NUMBER: 22-0700

JOB TITLE: Assistant Attorney General V WORKING TITLE: Assistant Attorney General

MONTHLY SALARY: $9,583.34-$10,416.67 DEPENDING ON QUALIFICATIONS

POSTING DATE: May 31, 2022 DURATION: Until Filled

LOCATION: 300 W. 15th St., 6th Floor, Austin, TX 78701

GENERAL DESCRIPTION
The Office of the Attorney General (OAG) is a dynamic state agency with over 4000 employees throughout the State of Texas. As the State’s law firm, the OAG provides exemplary legal representation in diverse areas of law. Assistant Attorneys General 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. OAG employees enjoy excellent benefits (https://ers.texas.gov/Benefits-at-a-Glance) along with tremendous opportunities to do important work and make a positive difference in the lives of Texans. This experienced attorney position is in the Financial Litigation and Charitable Trusts
Division’s Financial Litigation group. The position provides expertise in specific and relevant areas of law to division management, and division attorneys; handles or directs high-profile and/or complex litigation affecting the Financial Litigation and Charitable Trusts Division; and serves as a mentor to division attorneys. The work also involves pre-litigation advice and investigation, hearings, discovery, negotiations, trials, and appeals, as well as drafting and reviewing potential legislation. Moreover, this position will handle commercial litigation matters, including software development and technology disputes; construction cases; health care contracting matters; state contracting and procurement issues, as well as securities, insurance, banking, accountancy, pension benefits, and various administrative law matters. This Assistant Attorney General position may be based in Dallas or Austin depending on the candidate’s preference and the needs of the Financial Litigation Team. Candidates based in Dallas will work remotely with the Austin-based Financial Litigation Team from an OAG satellite office and occasional trips to Austin for in-person meetings will be necessary.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
Oversees the preparation of legal opinions, briefs, pleadings, motions, petitions, and other legal documents
Coordinates, plans, and monitors legal activities
Analyzes factual and legal issues; and develops evidence through witness interviews, depositions, and other discovery
Oversees the preparation of cases for trial and tries cases before state and/or federal court
Represents the State’s interest in various civil matters relating to financial and commercial litigation
Provides legal advice to client state agencies, board, and officials
Represents the Office of the Attorney General before state or federal district and appellate courts
May oversee the performance of legal research and reports findings and conclusions
Advises clients and management on factual and legal issues
Drafts bills and amendments for legislative consideration
Maintains effective working relationships with co-workers, attorneys, client agencies, and opposing counsel
Serves as an agency specialist in a specific area of law
May supervise the work of others
Performs related work as assigned
Maintains relevant knowledge necessary to perform essential job functions
Attends work regularly in compliance with agreed-upon 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 Juris Doctor degree (J.D.)
Licensed as an attorney by the State Bar of Texas
Member in good standing with the State Bar of Texas
Experience: Four years full-time civil litigation/civil trial experience in financial or complex litigation, including direct experience with discovery, motion practice, trial experience, and appellate litigation
Knowledge of contracts, financial, charitable trusts and securities law
Skill in using a computer for word-processing and data entry/retrieval
Skill in handling multiple tasks, prioritizing, and meeting deadlines
Skill in effective oral and written communication [Writing sample required at time of interview, if selected]
Skill in conducting effective research
Skill in exercising sound judgment and effective decision making
Ability to handle stressful situations
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 work more than 40 hours as needed and in compliance with the FLSA
Ability to arrange for personal transportation for business-related travel
Ability to lift and relocate 30 lbs.
Ability to travel (including overnight travel) up to 5%

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Post-graduate degree in business and finance
One year judicial clerkship in either federal or state court
Six years of experience in contracts and construction law
Strong legal writing skills

TO APPLY
To apply for a job with the OAG, submit a completed State of Texas job application through the OAG Job Postings Page. In addition, 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. For further instructions on how to apply through the OAG Job Postings Page, see our How to Apply page. 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 http://www.hr.sao.state.tx.us/Compensation/MilitaryCrosswalk/MOSC_Legal.pdf.

THE OAG IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $9,583.34 - $10,416.67 per month

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: One location