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Assistant Attorney General I-IV
Temple, TX The Office of the Attorney General (OAG) is seeking a highly motivated and experienced attorney to join our Child Support Division as an Assistant Attorney General I-IV. This is a full-time position with a standard work week of 40 hours and a salary range of $6,458.38 - $7,545.39 per month. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to represent the state's interest in legal proceedings, provide legal advice and technical assistance to the Child Support Program, and make a positive difference in the lives of Texans. Responsibilities: - Represent the State of Texas at legal proceedings to locate, establish, enforce, modify, or terminate court orders for child support and medical support. - Represent the State of Texas in administrative hearings. - Provide legal advice, consultation, and technical assistance to the Child Support Program. - Develop and deliver training. - Maintain relevant knowledge necessary to perform essential job functions. - Attend work regularly in compliance with agreed-upon work schedule. - Ensure security and confidentiality of sensitive and/or protected information. - Comply with all agency policies and procedures, including those pertaining to ethics and integrity. 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. - Ability to proficiently read, write, and speak Spanish. To apply for this position, please submit an electronic application through CAPPS Recruit. Paper applications will not be accepted. Please note that a criminal background check may be conducted as part of the application process. Military Crosswalk information can be accessed at **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW*** The OAG is an equal opportunity employer, and we are looking for a highly motivated and experienced attorney to join our team. If you have a passion for making a positive difference in the lives of Texans and possess the necessary qualifications, we encourage you to apply for this position with the Office of the Attorney General. |
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