OAG - Law Fellows | Research Specialist V | 26-0006

Duties

• Prepares briefs and petitions in cases on appeal in the United States Supreme Court, the Texas Supreme Court, and federal and state courts of appeals
• Prepares recommendations to the Solicitor General regarding authorization of appeals
• Affords assistance to attorneys in the Office in preparing for oral arguments

Essential Position Functions

• Affords assistance in representing the state’s interests before state or federal appellate courts
• Affords assistance in researching and drafting briefs
• Affords assistance in preparing attorneys for oral arguments
• Affords assistance with the analysis of complex factual and legal issues related to appellate matters
• Affords assistance in analyzing legal sources such as statutes, case law, administrative records, opinions, articles, treaties, property titles, and rules and regulations
• Affords assistance in preparing, reviewing, and editing pleadings, motions, briefs, abstracts, petitions, legal correspondence, and other legal documents
• Affords assistance in attending work regularly in compliance with agreed-upon work schedule
• Affords assistance in ensuring security and confidentiality of sensitive and/or protected information
• Affords assistance in complying with all agency policies and procedures, including those pertaining to ethics and integrity

Qualifications

• Education: Graduated from an accredited law school with a Juris Doctor degree (J.D.)
• Skills: Handles multiple tasks, prioritizes, and meets deadlines; communicates effectively orally and in writing; exercises sound judgment and makes effective decisions; receives and responds positively to constructive feedback; works cooperatively with others in a professional office environment; provides excellent customer service; arranges for personal transportation for business-related travel; works more than 40 hours as needed and in compliance with the FLSA; lifts and relocates 30 lbs.; travels (including overnight travel) up to 5%
• Preferred Qualifications: Judicial Clerkship

How to Apply

To apply for a job with the OAG, electronic applications can be submitted through CAPPS Recruit. A State of Texas application must be completed to be considered, and paper applications are not accepted.