****PLEASE NOTE THIS APPLICATION IS EXPRESSING INTEREST IN THIS ROLE AND NOT A FORMAL APPLICATION*****
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
The Office of the Attorney General (OAG) is seeking to hire an experienced antitrust litigator to lead the state’s antitrust enforcement efforts and its coordination with state, federal, and international enforcers. The Antitrust Division is charged with investigating and prosecuting violations of the Texas Free Enterprise and Antitrust Act and federal antitrust statutes. The Division’s caseload consists of highly complex and high-profile investigations and litigation that may involve antitrust violations such as monopolization, conspiracies among competitors, or anticompetitive mergers. Matters investigated or litigated can be local, regional, or national in scope and may be coordinated with other state attorneys general, the Federal Trade Commission, or the U.S. Department of Justice.
The OAG is a dynamic state agency with over 4,000 employees throughout the State of Texas. As the State’s law firm, the OAG provides exemplary legal representation in diverse areas of law. 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. Assistant Attorneys General (AAGs) experience the challenge and honor of public service while enjoying a healthy work-life balance; hands-on legal experience; and engaging camaraderie in Austin, the scenic and lively capital of Texas.
ESSENTIAL POSITION FUNCTIONS
Represents the state’s interest as lead counsel in all stages of significant, high-profile, and complex antitrust litigation, investigations, and transaction reviews at the pretrial, trial, and appellate level in both state and federal court by performing tasks that include: initiating investigations, conducting discovery; preparing legal documents (e.g., pleadings, briefs, memoranda); attending and participating in hearings and trials; and coordinating with other governmental bodies
Provides legal advice, counsel, and assistance to client state agencies and the agency’s Executive Administration on significant, complex litigation, investigations, and competition policy matters
With approval from Executive Administration and OAG Press Office, may represent the agency publicly at designated events (e.g., press conferences, meetings, public announcements) regarding significant and high-profile litigation and investigations
Performs related work as assigned
Maintains relevant knowledge necessary to perform essential job functions
Attends work regularly in compliance with agreed-upon work schedule
Performs work that may require overnight travel
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
Education: Graduation from an accredited law school with a Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree.
Licensed as an attorney by the State of Texas
Member in good standing with the State Bar of Texas
Eight years of full-time experience as a licensed attorney
Experience performing complex case management
Skill in handling multiple tasks, prioritizing, and meeting deadlines
Excellent organization/administrative skills, including a strong, consistent attention to detail and organized work style
Skill in effective oral and written communication
Skill in conducting effective negotiations
Skill in exercising sound judgment and effective decision making
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 work more than 40 hours as needed and in compliance with the FLSA
Ability to travel (including overnight travel) up to 15%
Experience managing complex antitrust litigation
Experience in antitrust and competition policy
Experience with government enforcement and litigation strategy
