OAG - General Litigation | Assistant Attorney General IV-V | 24-0823

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OAG - General Litigation | Assistant Attorney General IV-V | 24-0823 (00044641)
Organization: OFFICE OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL
Primary Location: Texas-Austin
Work Locations: General Litigation (302-019) 209 W. 14th 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): 7,918.75 - 12,687.50 (Monthly)
Number of Openings: 1
Overtime Status: Exempt
Job Posting: Aug 25, 2024, 7:56:34 PM
Closing Date: Ongoing
Description

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

The General Litigation Division (GLD) prosecutes and defends a variety of cases, with a heavy emphasis on constitutional and civil rights litigation, employment litigation, and matters of public concern that impact the lives of Texans every day. You will work on matters big and small, ranging from individual civil rights claims to complex institutional reform litigation, class actions, and public policy litigation. AAG IV-Vs independently manage a dynamic, varied docket with ample opportunity to guide clients to successful resolutions or take cases to trial as a first chair attorney. AAG IV-Vs also serve vital roles on larger teams handling matters of great complexity and importance to the State.
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 PLUS:

• Experience: One additional year of full-time experience as a licensed attorney working in the following (or closely related) fields: Civil Litigation

ASSISTANT ATTORNEY GENERAL V: ALL OF THE ABOVE QUALIFICATIONS PLUS:

• Three years’ litigation experience in the following areas of law: civil rights, constitutional law, employment law, education law and health care law.

Please refer the Job description for details