Job Description
H1: OAG - Child Support | Assistant Attorney General I-IV | 25-0326 (00048219) H2: Join the OAG's Mission-Driven Legal Work H2: Represent the State of Texas in Child Support Cases H2: Work-Life Balance and Collegial Team Environment H2: Qualifications and Preferred Experience H2: How to Apply for a Job with the OAG H2: The OAG is an Equal Opportunity Employer
OAG - Child Support is seeking dedicated and mission-driven individuals to join our team as Assistant Attorneys General (AAGs). In this role, you will represent the State of Texas in judicial and administrative family law proceedings, with a focus on promoting responsible parenting and ensuring that children in Texas receive the support they need and deserve. CSD AAGs have a robust legal practice that includes gaining significant trial court experience, developing skills in negotiating agreed court orders, and becoming subject-matter experts in many practice areas of family law.
The OAG is committed to providing a healthy work-life balance for our employees while also offering opportunities for hands-on legal experience and camaraderie with colleagues across the state. As an AAG, you will experience the challenge and honor of public service while enjoying a fulfilling career.
Responsibilities for this position include representing the State of Texas at legal proceedings to establish, enforce, modify, or terminate court orders for child support and medical support. You will also provide legal advice, consultation, and technical assistance to the Child Support Program, develop and deliver training, and perform related work as assigned. Additionally, you will be responsible for maintaining relevant knowledge necessary to perform essential job functions, attending work regularly, and ensuring security and confidentiality of sensitive information.
To be considered for this position, you must have a Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school and be licensed as an attorney by the State of Texas. You must also have knowledge of Family Law and the Texas Family Code, as well as skills in legal writing, mediation, and negotiation. Additionally, you must have experience working in a legal capacity, with one year of full-time experience required for an AAG II, two years for an AAG III, and three years for an AAG IV.
The OAG prefers candidates with experience handling Family Law cases, jury trial experience, and a high-volume legal practice. Proficiency in Spanish is also preferred. To apply for this position, you must complete a State of Texas application through CAPPS Recruit. Please note that paper applications are not accepted.
The OAG is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to providing opportunities for all qualified applicants. As part of our hiring process, you may be subject to a criminal background check. For more information about the qualifications for this position and how to apply, please visit our website. We look forward to receiving your application and welcoming you to our team at OAG - Child Support.
