Special Litigation Attorney II — High-Impact Public Civil Matters

****PLEASE NOTE THIS APPLICATION IS EXPRESSING INTEREST IN THIS ROLE AND NOT A FORMAL APPLICATION***** Job Description

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

The Office of the Attorney General (OAG) is seeking an experienced legal assistant to join its Special Litigation Division (SLD). Created in 2015, SLD handles and coordinates high-profile, high-impact litigation for the State of Texas. Its primary focus is affirmative litigation to enforce the limits of government authority. SLD litigates complex cases on a variety of subjects, from pre-filing research to appeal, in both state and federal court. SLD personnel collaborate frequently with other OAG divisions and advise, counsel, and assist client state agencies and OAG's executive leadership. Working as a legal assistant in SLD requires advanced skill, discipline, and motivation to perform complex tasks that are often time sensitive. This position is ideal for a legal assistant who takes the initiative to anticipate and determine case-specific needs¿in case management; calendaring; document preparation; trial preparation; planning, researching, and organizing discovery; and monitoring relevant cases¿in complex and high-profile litigation matters. 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 ( 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 of Texas.

ESSENTIAL POSITION FUNCTIONS

Represents the state's interest as associate counsel in all stages of significant, high-profile, and complex multi-divisional civil litigation matters involving a variety of legal areas at the pretrial, trial, and appellate level in both state and federal court by performing tasks that include: conducting discovery; preparing legal documents (e.g., pleadings, briefs, memoranda); attending and participating actively in hearings and trials; and coordinating with other governmental bodies Provides legal advice, counsel, and assistance to client state agencies and the agency¿s Executive Administration on significant, multi-divisional civil litigation matters Oversees and assists in the preparation of cases for trial Oversees the analysis of factual and legal issues and develops evidence through witness interviews, depositions, and other discovery Represents the State's interest in civil litigation matters Advises clients and management on factual and legal issues Testifies at hearings, trials, or legislative meetings With approval from Executive Administration and Agency Press Office, may represent the agency publicly at designated events (e.g., press conferences, meetings, public announcements) regarding significant, high-profile, and complex multi-divisional civil litigation matters 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 (JD) degree. Experience: One year of full-time experience working as a licensed attorney in the following (or closely related) fields: litigation Licensed as an attorney by the State of Texas Must be in good standing with the State Bar of Texas and eligible to practice law in Texas by start date. Knowledge of legal principles, practices, and proceedings; and of state and federal laws,regulations, and rules 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; and in the use of a computer and applicable software 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 prepare legal documents, to conduct research, to interpret and apply laws, to summarize findings, to prepare cases and present at trial, to conduct hearings, to communicate effectively, and to supervise the work of others Ability to work under pressure and respond to deadlines 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 work space 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 25% #J-18808-Ljbffr Texas Attorney General