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Assistant Attorney General I-II
Waco, TX H1: Join the Office of the Attorney General as an Assistant Attorney General in the Child Support Division! H2: Mission-driven legal work with a focus on promoting responsible parenting and supporting Texas families. Bold Headlines: - Assistant Attorney General I-III position available in Child Support Division - Represent the State of Texas in family law proceedings - Work with a collegial statewide team dedicated to supporting Texas children and families - Enjoy a healthy work-life balance and develop hands-on legal experience - Excellent benefits and opportunities for important work at a large state agency Bullet Points: - Organization: Office of the Attorney General - Primary Location: Texas-Waco - Job Title: Assistant Attorney General I-III - Experience: Varying levels of experience required - Salary: $6,458.34 - $7,187.50 (Monthly) - Number of Openings: 1 - Schedule: Full-time, 40 hours per week - State Job Code: 3512, 3510, 3511 - Salary Admin Plan: B - Grade: 26, 22, 24 - Overtime Status: Exempt - Job Posting: Mar 5, 2024, 9:48:45 PM - Closing Date: Ongoing SEO-friendly Job Title: Assistant Attorney General I-III - Child Support Division - Office of the Attorney General Description: The Office of the Attorney General (OAG) is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Assistant Attorney General I-III in the Child Support Division. This position offers mission-driven legal work with a focus on promoting responsible parenting and supporting Texas families. As an AAG, you will represent the State of Texas in family law proceedings and work with a collegial statewide team dedicated to serving the needs of Texas families. Qualifications: - Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university - 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 Family Law and the Texas Family Code - Skill in legal writing, mediation, and negotiation - Skill in serving as a trial lawyer, preparing sound opinions, conducting investigations, and performing legal research - Skill in using a personal computer for word-processing and data entry/retrieval - Skill in handling multiple tasks, prioritizing, and meeting deadlines - Skill in effective oral and written communication - 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 25% Preferred Qualifications: - Two years’ experience in handling Family Law cases - Jury Trial Experience - Experience in handling a high-volume legal practice - Other Language: Ability to proficiently read, write, and speak Spanish How to Apply: To 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 **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW*** The OAG is an equal opportunity employer. |
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