OAG - General Litigation | Assistant Attorney General I | 26-0470

About the role

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.

Responsibilities

• Represents state agencies and its officials in defense of lawsuits involving, but not limited to, civil rights (U.S. and Texas Constitution, Title VII, Sec. 1983 etc.), retaliation, employment, constitutionality of state statutes, Americans with Disabilities Act, etc., in both state and federal court
• Represents the State’s interests in many other proceedings not handled by the other civil litigation divisions, including lawsuits brought on behalf of the State and its agencies and officers to vindicate Texas’s sovereign and legal rights
• Counsels and assists state agencies as assigned
• Prepares and files briefs in state and federal appellate courts
• Attends work regularly in compliance with agreed-upon work schedule
• Maintains relevant knowledge necessary to perform essential job functions
• Ensures security and confidentiality of sensitive and/or protected information
• Complies with all agency policies and procedures, including those pertaining to ethics and integrity

Requirements

• Education: Graduation from high school or equivalent
• Education: Bachelor’s 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.
• Licensed as an attorney by the State of Texas and in good standing with the State Bar of Texas
• Knowledge of laws and legal principles and practices relevant to the General Litigation Division
• Experience: State and federal court trial experience

Qualifications

• 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

Skills

• Ability to handle multiple tasks, prioritize, and meet deadlines
• Ability to exercise sound judgment and make effective decisions
• 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)
• 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%

Benefits

OAG employees enjoy excellent benefits, including:

• Excellent benefits (https://ers.texas.gov/Benefits-at-a-Glance)
• Tremendous opportunities to do important work at a large, dynamic state agency making a positive difference in the lives of Texans