OAG - General Litigation | Assistant Attorney General II - III | 27-0049

. The General Litigation Division (GLD) prosecutes and defends a variety of cases, with a heavy emphasis on constitutional and civil rights litigation, employment litigation, and matters of public concern that impact the lives of Texans every day. You will work on matters big and small, ranging from individual civil rights claims to complex institutional reform litigation, class actions, and public policy litigation. GLD provides a dynamic, varied docket with ample opportunity for attorneys to develop the full spectrum of litigation skills. AAGs also assist on larger teams handling matters of great complexity and importance to the State. 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. 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 (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 Attorney General II: Education: Graduation from high school or equivalent Education: Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university; experience in the following (or closely related) fields may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis: Education: Graduation from an accredited law school with a J.D. Experience: One year of experience working in the following (closely related) as a licensed attorney: Civil Litigation Knowledge of laws and legal principles and practices relevant to the General Litigation Division Licensed as an attorney by the State of Texas and in good standing with the State Bar of Texas 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 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 5% Assistant Attorney General III: All of the above qualifications PLUS: Experience: One additional year of full-time experience working in the following (or closely related) fields as a licensed attorney: Civil Litigation Education: Licensed as an attorney by the State of Texas and in good standing with the State Bar of Texas Experience: Experience: 2 years of experience working in the following (closely related) as a licensed attorney: Civil Litigation Knowledge: Laws and procedures of the General Litigation division Experience: State and federal court trial experience Other Language: Ability to proficiently read, write, and speak English #J-18808-Ljbffr State of Texas