Assistant attorney - compliance

General Description
The Criminal Appeals Division of the Office of the Attorney General is seeking an Assistant Attorney General whose work will involve entry‑level to moderately complex (journey‑level) legal work. Work involves planning, coordinating, and monitoring legal activities; providing legal advice, counsel, and assistance; representing the State’s interest in civil and criminal matters; reviewing, evaluating, and rendering legal opinions; and drafting bills for legislative consideration.

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. Officers enjoy excellent benefits and opportunities to do important work at a large, dynamic state agency making a positive difference in the lives of Texans.

Essential Position Functions
Assistant Attorney General I

Researches and writes appellate briefs, federal district court answers, motions, petitions, and other legal documents in relation to habeas cases in the Criminal Appeals Division.

Analyzes complex factual and legal issues.

Represents Office of the Attorney General before state and federal district and appellate courts.

Participates in evidentiary hearings/presenting oral arguments in state and federal court.

Provides legal advice to client agencies, local district attorneys and/or law enforcement entities.

Works in conjunction with fellow attorneys within the Criminal Appeals division and other appellate attorneys in the agency.

Assistant Attorney General II —all the above functions for Assistant Attorney General I, plus:

May train less tenured staff.

Performs related work as assigned.

Maintains relevant knowledge necessary to perform essential job functions.

Attends work regularly in compliance with an 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.

Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications - Assistant Attorney General I

Graduation from an accredited law school with a Juris Doctorate.

Licensed as an attorney by the State of Texas, in good standing with the State Bar of Texas and eligible to practice law by the start date.

Knowledge of federal habeas practices and procedures.

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 the assigned OAG work location, perform all assigned tasks at the designated OAG workspace, and perform in‑person work with coworkers 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 15%.

Minimum Qualifications - Assistant Attorney General II

One year of full‑time experience as an appellate lawyer.

Preferred Qualifications

First or second chair experience handling complex federal habeas evidentiary hearings or state or federal trial experience.

Willingness to work on non‑capital and capital cases.

Experience and/or demonstrated willingness to mentor/train less experienced attorneys.

Member in good standing with the Texas State Bar and the United States Supreme Court.

Application
Electronic applications must be submitted through CAPPS Recruit. A state of Texas application must be completed to be considered; paper applications are not accepted.

Equal Opportunity Employer
The OAG is an equal opportunity employer.

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