Job Description
The Office of the Attorney General (OAG) is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The OAG welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in the application process.
Job Title: Assistant Attorney General I - Criminal Appeals Experience: Licensed attorney with experience in appellate law or criminal prosecution Salary: $6,833.34 per month Organization: Office of the Attorney General, Texas Location: Austin, Texas
H1: Join the Legal Team at the Office of the Attorney General in Austin, Texas H2: Assistant Attorney General I - Criminal Appeals
The Office of the Attorney General (OAG) in Texas is seeking a licensed attorney with experience in appellate law or criminal prosecution for the position of Assistant Attorney General I in the Criminal Appeals Division. This is a full-time, regular position with a salary of $6,833.34 per month. As the State's law firm, the OAG provides exemplary legal representation in diverse areas of law and offers excellent benefits to its employees.
About the Role:
The Assistant Attorney General I will be responsible for representing the State of Texas in litigation challenging state felony convictions and sentences through federal habeas corpus review in federal district courts, the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit, and the Supreme Court of the United States. The division also occasionally represents the State in direct appeal and postconviction proceedings brought in Texas state courts. The ideal candidate must have strong writing skills and experience in appellate law or criminal prosecution through law school moot competitions, clinics, internships, or judicial clerkships. A writing sample, preferably a legal pleading, brief, or memorandum, is required.
Responsibilities:
- Research and write appellate briefs, federal district court answers, motions, petitions, and other legal documents in relation to habeas cases - Analyze complex factual and legal issues - Represent the Office of the Attorney General before state and federal district and appellate courts - Participate in evidentiary hearings and present oral arguments in state and federal courts - Provide legal advice to client agencies, local district attorneys, and law enforcement entities - Work in conjunction with fellow attorneys within the Criminal Appeals Division and other appellate attorneys in the agency - Maintain relevant knowledge necessary to perform essential job functions - Attend work regularly and comply with all agency policies and procedures, including those pertaining to ethics and integrity
Qualifications:
- Graduation from an accredited law school with a Juris Doctorate - Licensed to practice by the Texas State Bar - In good standing with the State Bar of Texas and eligible to practice law in Texas by start date - Knowledge of Federal habeas practices and procedures - Effective oral and written communication skills - Ability to exercise sound judgment and effective decision making - Willingness to receive and respond positively to constructive feedback - Ability to work cooperatively with others in a professional office environment - Excellent customer service skills - Ability to work in person at assigned OAG work location and perform all assigned tasks at designated OAG work space within OAG work location - 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 15%
Preferred Qualifications:
- First or second chair experience handling complex federal habeas evidentiary hearings or state or federal trial experience - Willingness to work on non-capital and capital cases - Experience and/or demonstrated willingness to mentor/train less experienced attorneys - Member in good standing with United States Supreme Court
To Apply:
To apply for this position, electronic applications can be submitted through CAPPS Recruit. A State of Texas application must be completed to be considered, and paper applications are not accepted. Your application for this position may subject you to a criminal background check pursuant to the Texas Government Code.
The OAG is an Equal Opportunity Employer:
The OAG is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The OAG welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities, and accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in the application process. Join the OAG team in Austin, Texas and make a positive difference in the lives of Texans while enjoying a healthy work-life balance, hands-on legal experience, and engaging camaraderie in the scenic and lively capital of Texas.
