OAG - Administrative Law | Assistant Attorney General IV-V | 24-0863

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OAG - Administrative Law | Assistant Attorney General IV-V | 24-0863 (00044573)
Organization: OFFICE OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL
Primary Location: Texas-Austin
Work Locations: Administrative Law 300 W. 15th St Austin 78701
Job: Legal
Employee Status: Regular
Schedule: Full-time
Standard Hours Per Week: 40.00
State Job Code: 3513 3514
Salary Admin Plan: B
Grade: 28 30
Salary (Pay Basis): 9,292.50 - 12,031.25 (Monthly)
Number of Openings: 1
Overtime Status: Exempt
Job Posting: Aug 24, 2024, 11:17:31 AM
Closing Date: Ongoing
Description

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

The Office of the Attorney General (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. Lawyers in the Administrative Law Division (ALD) represent dozens of state agencies in court defending the interests of Texas on a variety of issues fundamental to people across the state. The work is exciting, and our lawyers manage their own dockets as first chair. If you want to go to court, work on important and diverse legal issues, make a difference, and serve the public, then we want you in ALD.
ALD is seeking an attorney who has experience in administrative law, or is willing to learn, and is willing to represent state agencies in state and federal district and appellate courts. This position involves handling enforcement matters, including suits to enjoin unlicensed activity and for civil penalties, and defensive matters, including administrative appeals, rule challenges, ultra vires claims, and defending the OAG in cases arising under the Public Information Act. This position will also involve assisting state agencies in responding to non-party subpoenas and may involve providing general counsel assistance to state agencies.
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

ASSISTANT ATTORNEY GENERAL V – ALL OF THE ABOVE QUALIFICATIONS OF AN ASSISTANT ATTORNEY GENERAL IV, PLUS:

• Experience: One additional year of full-time experience working as an attorney

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Four years civil litigation experience or equivalent, including appellate and brief-writing experience
• First chair experience in handling bench or jury trials
• Experience in administrative law, including knowledge of the Administrative Procedure Act
• Experience interpreting and applying open records, open meetings, and other open government statutes

Please refer the Job description for details