OAG - Environmental Protection | Assistant Attorney General III-IV | 25-016

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OAG - Environmental Protection | Assistant Attorney General III-IV | 25-0167 (00046545)
Organization: OFFICE OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL
Primary Location: Texas-Austin
Work Locations: Environmental Protection 300 W. 15th St Austin 78701
Job: Legal
Employee Status: Regular
Schedule: Full-time
Standard Hours Per Week: 40.00
State Job Code: 3512 3513
Salary Admin Plan: B
Grade: 26 28
Salary (Pay Basis): 7,546.87 - 10,000.00 (Monthly)
Number of Openings: 1
Overtime Status: Exempt
Job Posting: Nov 18, 2024, 4:19:29 PM
Closing Date: Ongoing
Description

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

This Assistant Attorney General position is in the Environmental Protection Division (EPD). The Environmental Protection Division prosecutes environmental violations; prosecutes and defends cases involving the States natural resources; and defends public utility and environmental orders issued by Texas administrative agencies. Attorneys in the Environmental Protection Division practice in state and federal courts throughout Texas, and the Division prides itself on the quality of the legal services it provides on behalf of the State of Texas.
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

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Education: Two years of environmental experience and/or civil litigation
• Knowledge: federal and state environmental statutes and regulations
• Experience: environmental enforcement

Please refer the Job description for details