OAG - Assistant Attorney General (Assistant Attorney General I-IV) - Child Support - 22-0768
Company: Centralized Accounting and Payroll/Personnel Syste
Location: Dallas
Posted on: May 28, 2023
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Job Description:
Job Description - OAG - Assistant Attorney General (Assistant
Attorney General I-IV) - Child Support - 22-0768 (00024251) Job
Description OAG - Assistant Attorney General (Assistant Attorney
General I-IV) - Child Support - 22-0768 ( 00024251 ) Organization :
OFFICE OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL Primary Location : Texas-Dallas Work
Locations : CS Dallas Metro 400 S. Zang Blvd Suite 1100 Dallas
75208-6640 Job : Legal Employee Status : Regular Schedule Travel :
Yes, 25 % of the Time State Job Code : 3513 Salary Admin Plan : B
Grade : 25 Salary (Pay Basis) : 5,591.67 - 6,115.82 ( Monthly )
Number of Openings : 1 Overtime Status : Exempt Job Posting Closing
Date : Ongoing Description GENERAL DESCRIPTION
Performs attorney work for the Child Support Division. Work
involves representing the state's interest in judicial and
administrative matters, and providing legal advice, consultation
and -technical assistance to the Child Support Program and staff.
OAG employees enjoy excellent benefits along with tremendous
opportunities to do important work at a large, dynamic state
agency making a positive difference in the lives of
Texans.ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
Represent the State of Texas at legal proceedings to locate,
establish, enforce, modify, or terminate court orders for child
support and medical support.
Represents the State of Texas in administrative hearings
Provides legal advice, consultation, and technical assistance to
the Child Support Program
Develops and delivers training
Performs related work as assigned
Maintains relevant knowledge necessary to perform essential job
functions
Attends work regularly in compliance with agreed-upon work
schedule
Ensures security and confidentiality of sensitive and/or protected
information
Complies with all agency policies and procedures, including those
pertaining to ethics and integrity Qualifications MINIMUM
QUALIFICATIONS
AAG I:
Education: Graduation from high school or equivalent
Education: Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or
university
Education: Graduation from an accredited law school with a Juris
Doctor (J.D.) degree
Licensed as an attorney by the State of Texas
Member in good standing with the State Bar of Texas
Experience: 0 years of full-time experience working in the
following (or closely related) fields: Full-time legal experience
as a licensed attorney
Knowledge of Family Law and the Texas Family Code
Skill in legal writing, mediation, and negotiation
Skill in serving as a trial lawyer, preparing sound opinions,
conducting investigations, and performing legal research
Skill in using a personal computer for word-processing and data
entry/retrieval
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 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%
AAG II:
All of the above minimum qualifications for an AAG I, plus:
Experience: One (1) year of full-time experience working in the
following (or closely related) fields: Full-time legal experience
as a licensed attorney
AAG III:
All of the above minimum qualifications for an AAG I, plus:
Experience: Two (2) years of full-time experience working in the
following (or closely related) fields: Full-time legal experience
as a licensed attorney
AAG IV:
All of the above minimum qualifications for an AAG I, plus:
Experience: Three (3) years of full-time experience working in the
following (or closely related) fields: Full-time legal experience
as a licensed attorneyPREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Experience:
Two years' experience in handling Family Law cases
Jury Trial Experience
Experience in handling a high-volume legal practice
Other Language: Ability to proficiently read, write, and speak
SpanishTO APPLY
To apply for a job with the OAG, submit a completed State of Texas
job application through the OAG Job Postings Page. In addition,
electronic applications can be submitted through either -CAPPS
Recruit or Work in Texas. A State of Texas application must be
completed to be considered, and paper applications are not
accepted. For further instructions on how to apply -through the OAG
Job Postings Page, see our How to Apply page. Your application for
this position may subject you to a criminal background check
pursuant to the Texas Government -Code. Military Crosswalk
information can be accessed at
http://www.hr.sao.state.tx.us/Compensation/MilitaryCrosswalk/MOSC_Legal.pdf
THE OAG IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
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