OAG - General Litigation | Executive Assistant III| 24-0465

at  OFFICE OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL

OAG - General Litigation | Executive Assistant III| 24-0465 (00040904)
Organization: OFFICE OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL
Primary Location: Texas-Austin
Work Locations: General Litigation (302-019) 209 W. 14th St Austin 78701
Job: Office and Administrative Support
Employee Status: Regular
Schedule: Full-time
Standard Hours Per Week: 40.00
State Job Code: 0164
Salary Admin Plan: B
Grade: 21
Salary (Pay Basis): 5,833.34 - 6,250.00 (Monthly)
Number of Openings: 1
Overtime Status: Exempt
Job Posting: Mar 15, 2024, 1:19:01 PM
Closing Date: Ongoing
Description

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

The General Litigation Division (GLD) of the Office of the Attorney General (OAG) represents the state’s law enforcement agencies and their officials & employees in civil proceedings in both federal and state court. The staff in GLD actively participate in a robust litigation practice that includes motion and discovery practice, jury trials, and, in many cases, appellate matters at both the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit and state courts of appeals. GLD is seeking an Executive Assistant who will be responsible for the daily administrative and legal support of the Division Chief.
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 high school or equivalent
Education: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university; experience in the following (or closely related) fields may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis: Administrative
Experience: Six years of full-time experience working in the following (or closely related) fields: Civil Litigation
Knowledge of office procedures and legal case management
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 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 5%

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Experience: Previous employment with OAG
Experience: Using the Legal Case Management System
Skills: Ability to handle high-level administrative issues, to analyze and solve work-related problems, to communicate effectively, and to supervise the work of others.

Please refer the Job description for details