OAG Child Support | Assistant Attorney General I-IV | 24-0240
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OAG Child Support | Assistant Attorney General I-IV | 24-0240 ( 00038530 ) Organization : OFFICE OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL
Primary Location : Texas-El Paso Work Locations : CS El Paso Central 1545 Hawkins Blvd Suite 201 El Paso 79925-2653
Job : Legal
Employee Status : Regular
ScheduleTravel : Yes, 25 % of the Time
State Job Code : 3513
Salary Admin Plan : B
Grade : 28
Salary (Pay Basis) : 6,458.34 - 7,541.67 ( Monthly )
Number of Openings : 1
Overtime Status : Exempt
Job PostingClosing Date : Ongoing
Description
GENERAL
DESCRIPTION
Are you interested in mission-driven legal work? Do you
enjoy helping others? Join Child Support Division (CSD) of the Office
of the Attorney General (OAG) in our mission to encourage responsible
parenting by promoting the involvement of both parents in their
children’s lives and ensuring that children in Texas receive the
support they need and deserve.
Assistant Attorneys General (AAGs) represent the State of Texas in judicial and administrative family law proceedings to establish paternity, obtain court orders for financial support and health care coverage for children, and enforce and modify child support orders. CSD staff also strive to promote the involvement of both parents in their children’s lives and the agency regularly collaborates with other state agencies and community organizations to serve the needs of Texas families. 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. CSD AAGs are part of a collegial statewide team dedicated to supporting Texas children and families.
AAGs experience the challenge and honor of public service while enjoying a healthy work-life balance, developing hands-on legal experience, and engaging in camaraderie with their colleagues across the state. The OAG is a dynamic state agency with over 4,000 employees throughout the State of Texas. As the State’s law firm, the OAG provides exemplary legal representation in diverse areas of law. OAG employees enjoy excellent benefits ( along with tremendous opportunities to do important work at a large state agency making a positive difference in the lives of Texans.
ESSENTIAL POSITION 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
Assistant Attorney
General (AAG) I:
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
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 work space
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%
Assistant Attorney General
II – All of the above qualifications for an Assistant Attorney General
I, PLUS:
Experience: One year of full-time experience working in
the following (or closely related) fields: Full-time legal experience
as a licensed attorney
Assistant Attorney General III – All of the
above qualifications for an Assistant Attorney General II,
PLUS:
Experience: One additional year of full-time experience
working in the following (or closely related) fields: Full-time legal
experience as a licensed attorney
Assistant Attorney General IV –
All of the above qualifications for an Assistant Attorney General III,
PLUS:
Experience: One additional year of full-time experience
working in the following (or closely related) fields: Full-time legal
experience as a licensed attorney
PREFERRED
QUALIFICATIONS
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 Spanish
TO APPLY
To apply for a job with the
OAG, 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.
Your application for this position may subject you to a criminal
background check pursuant to the Texas Government Code. M ilitary
Crosswalk information can be accessed at
THE OAG IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
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