****PLEASE NOTE THIS APPLICATION IS EXPRESSING INTEREST IN THIS ROLE AND NOT A FORMAL APPLICATION*****
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
The Human Trafficking Division of the Office of the Attorney General (OAG) is seeking an Assistant Attorney General that performs moderately complex civil work. Work involves civil human trafficking litigation; planning, coordinating and otherwise managing all stages of civil litigation including, but not limited to drafting pleadings, pretrial motion practice, propounding and responding to discovery, participating in depositions, hearings, and trials in state court; providing civil legal advice, counsel, and assistance; and conducting legal research into novel issues. Applicant will work closely with criminal prosecutors and investigators and will work on cases throughout Texas.
OAG employees enjoy excellent benefits along with tremendous opportunities to do important work at a large, dynamic state agency making a positive difference in the lives of Texans. OAG employees enjoy excellent benefits (https://ers.texas.gov/Benefits-at-a-Glance) along with tremendous opportunities to do important work at a large, dynamic state agency making a positive difference in the lives of Texans
ESSENTIAL POSITION FUNCTIONS
- Candidate must be highly motivated and able to bring the resources needed to introduce and prosecute civil cases related to human trafficking on behalf of the state of Texas.
- Handles all phases of civil litigation from investigation through resolution.
- Analyzes complex factual and legal issues; and develops evidence through witness interviews, civil investigative demand responses, subpoenas, depositions, or other discovery.
- Performs legal research and reports findings and conclusions; drafts the preparation of legal opinions, briefs, pleadings, and other legal documents.
- Provides legal advice counsel and assistance to local prosecutors and law enforcement entities.
- Reviews and provides input on proposed bills related to human trafficking.
- Performs related work as assigned.
- 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.
Qualifications
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Assistant Attorney General I:
- Education: Graduation from an accredited law school with a Juris Doctor degree (J.D.)
- Licensed as an attorney by the State of Texas
- Member in good standing of the State Bar of Texas
- Knowledge of law and legal principles and practices relevant to civil law
- Skill in handling multiple tasks, prioritizing, and meeting deadlines
- Skill in effective oral and written communication (writing sample required at time of interview, if selected)
- 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 assigned OAG work location, perform all assigned tasks at designated OAG workspace 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 20%
Assistant Attorney General II – All of the above functions of an Assistant Attorney General II, PLUS:
- Experience: One year of full-time experience working in the following (or closely related) fields as a licensed attorney: Civil Litigation
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience: At least 3 years of civil litigation experience
- Strong legal research skills
- Other Language: Ability to proficiently read, write, and speak English
