OAG - Administrative Law | Research Specialist III | 25-0296 (00047740)
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: 0604
Salary Admin Plan: B
Grade: 20
Salary (Pay Basis): 4,263.16 - 6,779.25 (Monthly)
Number of Openings: 1
Overtime Status: Exempt
Job Posting: Jan 28, 2025, 2:49:18 PM
Closing Date: Ongoing
Description

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

The Administrative Law Division (ALD) represents dozens of state agencies in court defending the interests of Texas on a variety of issues fundamental to people across the state. 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.
The ALD research specialist position is intended for individuals who have recently graduated from an accredited law school and are about to take or have taken the Texas bar exam and are awaiting results. The selected applicant will receive extensive, hands-on training in administrative law and legal research and writing. ALD’s work includes 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. ALD also assists state agencies in responding to non-party subpoenas and provides 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.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Education: Graduation from an accredited law school with a J.D.
• Registered to take the Texas Bar Exam in the next six months, or have already taken the Texas Bar Exam and awaiting results
• Knowledge of legal principles, practices, and proceedings; and of state and federal laws, regulations, and rules relevant to administrative law
• Skill in legal research, writing, and analysis; in using reasoning and logic; in identifying and solving complex problems; in prioritizing workloads; and in using judgment to identify courses of action
• 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 plan, organize, and coordinate research projects, to evaluate research data, and communicate effectively
• Skill in using a computer for word-processing and data entry/retrieval
• 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 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 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 10%

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience in administrative law and/or litigation.

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