Job Description
SEO friendly job title: Managing Attorney for Child Support Division at the Office of the Attorney General in Texas H1: Join the Mission-Driven Legal Work at the OAG as a Managing Attorney for Child Support Division H2: Help Texas Children and Families by Becoming a Managing Attorney at the OAG's Child Support Division
Bold Headline: Join the OAG's Child Support Division as a Managing Attorney and Make a Positive Difference in the Lives of Texans!
Salary Information: - Salary Range: $9,353.75 - $9,821.44 per month (pay basis) - State Job Code: 3514 - Salary Admin Plan: B - Grade: 30
Job Title: Managing Attorney (Assistant Attorney General V)
Experience Information: - Minimum of four years of full-time legal experience as a licensed attorney, with at least two years in Family Law - Must be licensed and in good standing with the State Bar of Texas - Knowledge of Family Law and the Texas Family Code is required
Department: Child Support Division
Organization: Office of the Attorney General (OAG)
Bullet Points: - Represent the State of Texas at legal proceedings - Supervise office personnel and monitor office performance and budget - Ensure compliance with federal and state regulations while providing excellent customer service - Develop and deliver training - Participate in a collegial statewide team dedicated to supporting Texas children and families - Enjoy a healthy work-life balance and opportunities for hands-on legal experience - Excellent benefits package and opportunities for growth at a dynamic state agency
Overview: - The OAG is a dynamic state agency with over 4,000 employees throughout Texas - Mission: To encourage responsible parenting and ensure children in Texas receive the support they need and deserve - Join a team of dedicated professionals who are passionate about making a positive difference in the lives of Texans
Job Description: - Highly complex and supervisory (senior-level) legal work - Provide direction and guidance to management and legal staff of a Child Support Field Office - Organize employee work assignments, interpret laws and regulations, and provide legal advice and counsel in child support enforcement - Serve as primary office legal counsel and monitor compliance with regulations - Respond to inquiries and resolve issues from various stakeholders - Attend work regularly and comply with agency policies and procedures
Qualifications: - Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school - Four years of full-time legal experience as a licensed attorney, with at least two years in Family Law - Must be licensed and in good standing with the State Bar of Texas - Knowledge of Family Law and the Texas Family Code is required - Excellent legal writing, mediation, and negotiation skills - Proficiency in using a personal computer for word-processing and data entry/retrieval - Ability to handle multiple tasks, prioritize, and meet deadlines - Strong oral and written communication skills - Ability to exercise sound judgment and make effective decisions - Must be able to receive and respond positively to constructive feedback - Ability to work cooperatively in a professional office environment and provide excellent customer service - Must be able to work in person at assigned OAG work location and travel as needed - Must be able to lift and relocate 30 lbs.
Preferred Qualifications: - Experience with the Texas Child Support Program - Experience in handling a high-volume legal practice - Management experience - Proficiency in Spanish
To apply for this job, electronic applications must 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 be subject to a criminal background check.
