OAG - General Litigation | Assistant Attorney General II | 25-0524 | REVISED 09 / 08 / 20

OAG - General Litigation | Assistant Attorney General II | 25-0524 | REVISED 09 / 08 / 2025

Join to apply for the OAG - General Litigation | Assistant Attorney General II | 25-0524 | REVISED 09 / 08 / 2025 role at Texas Attorney General.

The General Litigation Division (GLD) prosecutes and defends a variety of cases, with a heavy emphasis on constitutional and civil rights litigation, employment litigation, and matters of public concern that impact the lives of Texans every day. You will work on matters big and small, ranging from individual civil rights claims to complex institutional reform litigation, class actions, and public policy litigation. GLD provides a dynamic, varied docket with ample opportunity for attorneys to develop the full spectrum of litigation skills. AAGs also assist on larger teams handling matters of great complexity and importance to the State.

Essential Position Functions

• Represents state agencies and officials in defense of lawsuits involving civil rights, retaliation, employment, constitutionality of state statutes, Americans with Disabilities Act, etc., in both state and federal court.
• Represents the State's interests in many other proceedings not handled by other civil litigation divisions, including lawsuits on behalf of the State and its agencies and officers to vindicate Texas's sovereign and legal rights.
• Conducts investigations, performs legal research, and prepares complex motions, including pleadings, briefs, memoranda, and other legal documents.
• Provides legal advice, counsel, and assistance to state agencies as assigned; performs analyses of complex factual and legal issues and develops evidence through witness interviews, depositions, and other discovery; prepares and files briefs in state and federal appellate courts.
• Provides excellent client service and functions well with other attorneys and staff within a dynamic office environment.
• Prepares and tries cases in state and federal courts in defense of state agencies and state employees.
• Performs related work as assigned.

Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications

TO APPLY

To apply for this position, submit an electronic application through CAPPS Recruit. The Texas application must be completed to be considered, and paper applications are not accepted. Your application may be subject to a criminal background check pursuant to the Texas Government Code.

THE OAG IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

The Office of the Attorney General is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply.

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