GENERAL DESCRIPTION

The Transportation Division of the Texas Attorney General’s Office represents the Texas Department of Transportation in lawsuits involving eminent domain, torts, worker’s compensation, employment discrimination, contracts, and regulatory enforcement. All attorneys in the Transportation Division have a robust litigation docket that includes motion and discovery practice, jury trials, and in some cases, matters before the appellate courts. Attorney General 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.

ESSENTIAL POSITION FUNCTIONS
Assistant Attorney General (AAG) III:
Manages a docket of intermediate to advanced level cases.
Prepares and handles lawsuits involving, but not limited to eminent domain, tort claims, workers’ compensation, employment discrimination, contract claims, etc., in both State and Federal Court
Provides legal advice and assistance to state agencies with regard to the above actions
Conducts investigations, performs research, and drafts petitions, motions, pleadings, orders, briefs, memoranda, and other legal documents
Analyzes factual and legal issues and develops evidence through witness interviews, depositions, and other discovery
Prepares cases for trial; performs all duties of lead counsel; conducts or leads administrative law hearings
Performs all necessary appellate work, including research, brief writing and oral argument before State and Federal Appellate Courts
Works over 40 hours per week as needed
Provides excellent customer service
Uses personal vehicle for business-related travel
Ability to travel (including overnight travel) up to 50%
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
Assistant Attorney General (AAG) IV – All of the above functions for an AAG III, PLUS:
Manages a docket of advanced, complex level cases
Assistant Attorney General (AAG) V – All of the above functions for an AAG IV, PLUS:
Mentors and shares knowledge and experience with less tenured staff

Qualifications - External

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Assistant Attorney General (AAG) III:
Graduation for an accredited law school with a Juris Doctor degree (J.D.)
Licensed as an attorney by the State of Texas
Member in good standing with the State Bar of Texas
Experience: Two year full-time experience as a licensed attorney
Skill in using a computer for word-processing and data entry/retrieval
Skill in effective oral and written communication [writing sample required prior to interview, if selected]
Skill in exercising sound judgment and effective decision making
Skill in conducting effective research
Interest in handling eminent domain cases
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 arrange for personal transportation for business-related travel
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 work more than 40 hours as needed and in compliance with the FLSA
Ability to lift and relocate 30 lbs.
Assistant Attorney General (AAG) IV – All of the above qualifications for an AAG III, PLUS:
Experience: One additional year full-time experience as a licensed attorney
Assistant Attorney General (AAG) V – All of the above functions for an AAG IV, PLUS:
Experience: One additional year full-time experience as a licensed attorney

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Assistant Attorney General (AAG) III:
Experience in civil litigation
Interest in handling eminent domain cases
Knowledge of real estate valuation and appraisal
Knowledge of land use planning
Experience participating in remote proceedings using Zoom or other teleconference software
Assistant Attorney General (AAG) IV-V All of the above qualifications for an AAG III, PLUS:
Experience mentoring less tenured staff
Experience in supervising the work of other attorneys
Jury trial experience

TO APPLY
To apply for a job with the OAG, electronic applications can be submitted through either CAPPS Recruit or Work in Texas. A State of Texas application must be completed to be considered, and paper applications are not accepted. Your application for this position may subject you to a criminal background check pursuant to the Texas Government Code. Military Crosswalk information can be accessed at https://hr.sao.texas.gov/Compensation/MilitaryCrosswalk/MOSC_Legal.pdf

THE OAG IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $75,000.00 - $115,000.08 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Austin, TX 78701: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

License/Certification:

• Bar (Preferred)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Austin, TX 78701

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