OAG - Law Enforcement Defense | Research Specialist III | 24-0730

at  OFFICE OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL

OAG - Law Enforcement Defense | Research Specialist III | 24-0730 (00043005)
Organization: OFFICE OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL
Primary Location: Texas-Austin
Work Locations: Law Enf Defense 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): 6,083.34 - 6,333.34 (Monthly)
Number of Openings: 1
Overtime Status: Exempt
Job Posting: Jun 14, 2024, 4:46:34 PM
Closing Date: Ongoing
Description

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

This position is intended for graduates and/or out of state attorneys who have recently taken the Texas state bar exam and are waiting for results. The Law Enforcement Defense Division (LEDD) of the Office of the Attorney General represents the state’s law enforcement agencies and their officials & employees in civil proceedings in both federal and state court. The selected applicant will receive extensive, hands-on training in civil litigation and legal research and writing.
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

• Education: Graduation from an accredited law school with a Juris Doctor degree (J.D.)
• Knowledge of civil litigation
• Skill in handling multiple tasks, prioritizing, and meeting deadlines
• Skill in effective oral and written communication [Writing sample required prior to interview, if selected]
• Skill in conducting legal research
• Skill in exercising sound judgment and effective decision making
• Skill in using a computer for word-processing and data entry/retrieval, including various applications as such Word, Westlaw, spreadsheets, and database software
• 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 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 25%

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Exceptional academic credentials
• Law Review and/or post-graduation judicial clerkship
• Law school mock trial experience

Please refer the Job description for details