OAG - Special Litigation | Assistant Attorney General III-IV | 26-0514

General Description The Office of the Attorney General (OAG) is seeking experienced civil litigators to join its Special Litigation Division (SLD). SLD, created in 2015 by Attorney General Ken Paxton, 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. Assistant Attorneys General in SLD are typically also appointed as Special Counsel and are responsible for litigating 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. The OAG is a dynamic state agency with over 4,000 employees throughout Texas. As the State’s law firm, the OAG provides exemplary legal representation in diverse areas of law. Essential Position Functions Represents the state’s interest as counsel in all stages of significant, high-profile, and complex multi-divisional 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 (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 litigation matters. Oversees 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 litigation matters. Advises clients and management on factual and legal issues. Drafts bills and amendments for legislative consideration. 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. Assistant Attorney General IV Additional Functions In addition to the above functions, may represent the agency publicly at designated events (press conferences, meetings, public announcements) regarding significant, high-profile, and complex multi-divisional litigation matters, with approval from Executive Administration and Agency Press Office. Minimum Qualifications Education: Graduation from an accredited law school with a Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree. Experience: Two years of full-time litigation experience as a licensed attorney. Licensed as an attorney by the State Bar of Texas and in good standing, 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; conducting investigations; mediation and negotiations; using reasoning and logic; identifying and solving complex problems; prioritizing workloads; using judgment to identify courses of action; and using a computer and applicable software. Skill in exercising sound judgment and effective decision making. Ability to prepare legal documents, conduct research, interpret and apply laws, summarize findings, prepare cases, present at trial, conduct hearings, communicate effectively, and supervise the work of others. Ability to work under pressure and respond to deadlines. Ability to work cooperatively with others in a professional office environment. 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 5%. Additional Qualifications for Assistant Attorney General IV Experience: One additional year of full-time litigation experience. Skill in handling multiple tasks, prioritizing, and meeting deadlines. Skill in effective oral and written communication. Ability to work in person at the assigned OAG work location, perform all assigned tasks at designated OAG workspace within OAG work location, and perform in-person work with coworkers for the entirety of every work week (unless otherwise approved). Ability to arrange for personal transportation for business-related travel. Preferred Qualifications Experience with the Federal Administrative Procedure Act. Experience analyzing issues of Federal and State Constitutional Law. Federal or State Court Clerkship. Employment Status Regular, exempt position. Equal Opportunity Employer The OAG is an equal opportunity employer. #J-18808-Ljbffr Centralized Accounting and Payroll/Personnel System