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Assistant Attorney General I-IV
Abilene, TX The Office of the Attorney General (OAG) Child Support Division is currently seeking qualified candidates for the role of Assistant Attorney General I-IV. This is a full-time position with a standard work week of 40 hours and a salary range of $6,458.34 - $7,541.67 per month. The OAG Child Support Division is responsible for providing services to families in Texas to ensure children receive the support they need and deserve. As an Assistant Attorney General, you will have the opportunity to represent the state's interests in judicial and administrative matters, provide legal advice and consultation, and collaborate with other state agencies and community organizations to serve the needs of Texas families. Key Responsibilities: • Represent the State of Texas at legal proceedings to locate, establish, enforce, modify, or terminate court orders for child support and medical support. • Represent the State of Texas in administrative hearings. • Provide legal advice, consultation, and technical assistance to the Child Support Program. • Develop and deliver training. • Maintain relevant knowledge necessary to perform essential job functions. • Attend work regularly in compliance with agreed-upon work schedule. • Ensure security and confidentiality of sensitive and/or protected information. • Comply with all agency policies and procedures, including those pertaining to ethics and integrity. Qualifications: • Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university. • 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. • 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%. Preferred Qualifications: • Two years’ experience in handling Family Law cases. • Jury Trial Experience. • Experience in handling a high-volume legal practice. • Ability to proficiently read, write, and speak Spanish. To apply for this position, please submit an electronic application through CAPPS Recruit. A State of Texas application must be completed to be considered, and paper applications are not accepted. Please note that 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 **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW*** The OAG is an equal opportunity employer and encourages all qualified individuals to apply for this position. We are looking for motivated individuals who are interested in mission-driven work and enjoy helping others. As an Assistant Attorney General with the OAG, you will have the opportunity to make a positive difference in the lives of Texas families while gaining valuable experience in a dynamic legal practice. Join our collegial statewide team and be a part of our mission to promote responsible parenting and support Texas children. Apply now for the Assistant Attorney General I-IV position with the OAG Child Support Division. |
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