OAG - Tort Litigation | Assistant Attorney General
Essential Position Functions
Evaluates and defends against claims made against state agencies under the Texas Tort Claims Act, Texas Medical Liability Act, and the Workers' Compensation Act at all stages of litigation, including pre-litigation claims, administrative hearings, jury trials in district and county courts, and appellate work.
Reviews medical records, researches appellate decisions and related case law, and drafts summary reports and legal memoranda.
Provides legal advice, counsel and assistance to client state agencies.
Conducts jury trials.
Drafts appellate briefs.
Prepares legal documents, including but not limited to briefs, pleadings, and memoranda.
Performs legal research and investigations, and reports findings and conclusions.
Participates in administrative and evidentiary hearings and in the discovery process.
Analyzes factual and legal issues and develops evidence through witness interviews, depositions, and other discovery.
Maintains relevant knowledge necessary to perform essential job functions.
Attends work regularly in compliance with 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.
Minimum Qualifications
- Graduated from an accredited law school with a J.D.
- Licensed as an attorney by the State of Texas
- Member in good standing with the State Bar of Texas and eligible to practice law in Texas by start date.
Knowledge of legal principles, practices, and proceedings; and of state and federal laws, regulations, and rules.
Skill in legal research, writing, and analysis; in conducting investigations; in mediation and negotiations; in using reasoning and logic; in identifying and solving complex problems; in prioritizing workloads; and in using judgment to identify courses of action.
Skill in effectively managing a moderately heavy caseload in all stages of development.
Skill in using a computer for word-processing and data entry/retrieval.
Skill in handling multiple tasks, prioritizing, and meeting deadlines.
Skill in effective oral and written communication skills [Writing sample required at time of interview].
Skill in exercising sound judgment and effective decision making.
Ability to prepare legal documents, to conduct research, to interpret and apply laws, to summarize findings, to prepare cases and present at trial, to conduct hearings, and to communicate effectively.
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 35%.
Prior to Appointment
Pass a background check.
Pass a drug test.
Pass a physical examination.
Pass a credit check.
Pass a criminal history check.
Pass a motor vehicle record check.
Pass a polygraph exam.
Pass a psychological evaluation.
Pass a hearing test.
Pass a vision test.
Pass a tuberculosis test.
Pass a security clearance.
Prior to Appointment - Additional Requirements
Pass a polygraph exam.
Pass a psychological evaluation.
Pass a hearing test.
Pass a vision test.
Pass a tuberculosis test.
Pass a security clearance.
Prior to Appointment - Additional Requirements
Pass a polygraph exam.
Pass a psychological evaluation.
Pass a hearing test.
Pass a vision test.
Pass a tuberculosis test.
Pass a security clearance.
Prior to Appointment - Additional Requirements
Pass a polygraph exam.
Pass a psychological evaluation.
Pass a hearing test.
Pass a vision test.
Pass a tuberculosis test.
Pass a security clearance.