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OAG - Child Support | Assistant Attorney General I-IV | 26-0427

Texas Attorney General · Nacogdoches, TX · 3 mo ago
LegalFull-time

About the role

The Office of the Attorney General’s (OAG) Child Support Division (CSD) seeks Assistant Attorneys General (AAGs) to represent the State of Texas in family law proceedings to establish, enforce, modify, or terminate court orders for child support and medical support. CSD AAGs also provide legal advice, consultation, and technical assistance to the Child Support Program, develop and deliver training, and collaborate with other state agencies and community organizations to serve the needs of Texas families.

Responsibilities

  • Represent the State of Texas at legal proceedings to locate, establish, enforce, modify, or terminate court orders for child support and medical support.
  • Represents the State of Texas in administrative hearings.
  • Provides legal advice, consultation, and technical assistance to the Child Support Program.
  • Develops and delivers training.
  • Performs related work as assigned.

Qualifications

  • Education: Graduation from an accredited law school with a Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree.
  • 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 Family Law and the Texas Family Code.
  • Experience: One year of full-time experience working in the following (or closely related) fields: Full-time legal experience as a licensed attorney.
  • One additional year of full-time experience working in the following (or closely related) fields: Full-time legal experience as a licensed attorney for AAG II.
  • One additional year of full-time experience working in the following (or closely related) fields: Full-time legal experience as a licensed attorney for AAG III.
  • One additional year of full-time experience working in the following (or closely related) fields: Full-time legal experience as a licensed attorney for AAG IV.

Skills

  • Skill in legal writing, mediation, and negotiation.
  • Skill in serving as a trial lawyer, preparing sound opinions, conducting investigations, and performing legal research.
  • Skill in using a personal computer for word-processing and data entry/retrieval.
  • Skill in handling multiple tasks, prioritizing, and meeting deadlines.
  • Skill in effective oral and written communication.
  • 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%.

Benefits

The OAG offers excellent benefits, including:

  • Comprehensive health insurance plans.
  • Paid time off and holidays.
  • Flexible work schedules.
  • Professional development opportunities.
  • Opportunities to make a positive impact on the lives of Texans.

Pay

The pay range for this position is $60,000 - $120,000 annually, depending on experience and qualifications.

Schedule

The schedule for this position is flexible, but typically includes a mix of in-office and remote work.

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