OAG - Consumer Protection| Assistant Attorney General I-II| 24-0521

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OAG - Consumer Protection| Assistant Attorney General I-II| 24-0521 (00041400)
Organization: OFFICE OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL
Primary Location: Texas-Austin
Work Locations: CPD - Austin 300 W. 15th St Austin 78701
Other Locations: Texas-Dallas, Texas-San Antonio, Texas-Houston
Job: Legal
Employee Status: Regular
Schedule: Full-time
Standard Hours Per Week: 40.00
State Job Code: 3510 3511
Salary Admin Plan: B
Grade: 22 24
Salary (Pay Basis): 6,458.34 - 8,125.00 (Monthly)
Number of Openings: 1
Overtime Status: Exempt
Job Posting: Apr 5, 2024, 1:20:54 PM
Closing Date: Ongoing
Description

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

This attorney position is for the Data Privacy and Security Team in the Consumer Protection Division (CPD) of the Texas Attorney General’s office and will be based in Houston, Austin, Dallas, or San Antonio.
The position will focus on the enforcement of Texas’s privacy laws including the Texas Data Privacy and Security Act (TDPSA). This position involves working collaboratively with Division attorneys and staff, as well as regularly interfacing with division management and regulators. The OAG seeks qualified, self-motivated candidates capable of working in a highly collaborative work environment to handle cases from start to finish, including by issuing Civil Investigative Demands, reviewing documents and evidence, and filing and litigating cases to conclusion.
CPD works to protect Texas consumers and the legitimate business community by investigating fraud and deceptive advertising, filing civil lawsuits to enforce state and federal consumer protection laws, and educating Texans on how to spot and avoid possible scams. The Division has regional offices in Austin, Dallas, El Paso, Houston and San Antonio.
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.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Assistant Attorney General (AAG) I:
• Education: Graduation from an accredited law school with a Juris Doctor degree (J.D.)
• Licensed as an attorney by the State Bar 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. 2024 law school graduates are welcome to apply.
• 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 prioritizing workloads; in using judgment to identify courses of action; and in the use of a computer and applicable software. [writing samples required prior to interview, if selected]
• Skill in the use of technology, including experience utilizing computers for word processing, utilizing software programs for data analysis and case management, and utilizing electronic discovery platforms.
• 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 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 draft complaints, pleadings, motions, discovery requests, and briefs.
• Ability to perform legal research, to interpret and apply facts to laws, and to summarize findings.
• Ability to receive and respond positively to constructive feedback.
• Ability to work independently and 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 15%
• Assistant Attorney General (AAG) II - All the above functions for an Assistant Attorney General I, PLUS:
• Experience: One year of full-time experience as a licensed attorney working in the following (or closely related) fields: data privacy; privacy compliance; technology; consumer protection; commercial litigation.
• Ability to present cases at trial.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience: A demonstrated interest in the following (or closely related) fields: data privacy; privacy compliance; technology; consumer protection; commercial litigation.
• Knowledge: Demonstrated knowledge of legal principles and practices relevant to data privacy, including the Texas Data Privacy and Security Act, Texas Identity Theft Enforcement and Protection Act (or similar state laws), the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), the HITECH Act, the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act (Safeguards Rule), the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA), Federal Trade Commission Section 5
• Privacy Enforcement, and the Texas Deceptive Trade Practices Act and other relevant consumer protection statutes.
• Skills: Legal research, writing, and analysis; experience with document review platforms
• Abilities: To work collaboratively and to work within a larger organization.
• Certifications: Privacy-focused certifications such as Certified Information Privacy Professional (CIPP-US); Certified Information Privacy Manager (CIPM); Certified Information Privacy Technologist (CIPT); Certified Data Privacy Professional (CDPP).

Please refer the Job description for details