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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

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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