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REVISED 08/25/2024 GENERAL DESCRIPTIONThe Environmental Protection Division (EPD) of the Texas Attorney Generals Office represents the State and its agencies in civil proceedings involving energy and natural resource issues. EPD has a collegial team of 25+ litigators with a robust practice in State and federal trial and appellate courts, handling all aspects of litigation. An ideal candidate has an interest in environmental litigation, oil and gas, energy and utility issues, Texas lands and parks, and is willing to learn about these areas of law and gain valuable civil litigation experience. EPD prides itself on the quality of legal services it provides on behalf of the State. The OAG is a dynamic state agency with over 4,000 employees throughout the State of Texas. As the States 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 Handles all aspects of litigation, including: legal research and memoranda, witness preparation, client communications, case briefings, written discovery, depositions, pre-trial motions, dispositive motions (e.g., motions for summary judgment), hearings, mediations, trials (throughout Texas in both state and federal court as lead counsel and/or co-counsel), post-trial debriefings Provides excellent client service and functions well with other attorneys and staff within a dynamic office environment Provides legal advice, counsel, and assistance to client state agencies and law enforcement entities Manages a docket of moderately complex level cases Provides legal advice, counsel, and assistance. Represents the States interest in civil and criminal matters. 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. Represents the Office of the Attorney General before state or federal district and appellate courts. Analyzes factual and legal issues and develops evidence through witness interviews, depositions, and other discovery. Prepares cases for trials. 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 QUALIFICATIONSAssistant Attorney General I: 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 Knowledge of legal principles, practices, and proceedings; and of state and federal laws, regulations, and rules. Knowledge of relevant law and legal principles and practices Excellent organization/administrative skills, including a strong, consistent attention to detail and organized work style 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 using judgment to identify courses of action; and in the use of a computer and applicable software. Skill in handling multiple tasks, prioritizing, and meeting deadlines Skill in effective oral and written communication (Note: Writing sample may be required for selected interviewees.) Skill in conducting legal research 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 for 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 more than 40 hours as needed and in compliance with the FLSA 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 lift and relocate 30 lbs. Ability to arrange for personal transportation for business-related travel Ability to travel (including overnight travel) up to 20% Assistant Attorney General II; All the above, plus: Experience: One year of full-time experience as a licensed attorney Ability to present cases at trial PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS Courtroom experience in state and/or federal court (e.g., arguing motions, trial) Exceptional academic credentials Experience working in the following (or closely related) fields: Civil Litigation or Environmental Law TO APPLYTo 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. 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.pdfTHE OAG IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER