OAG - Open Records | Assistant Attorney General I | 26-0012Texas Attorney General • Austin, TX, US

OAG - Open Records | Assistant Attorney General I | 26-0012

Texas Attorney General • Austin, TX, US

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General Description

The Open Records Division of the Office of the Attorney General (OAG) is seeking an Assistant Attorney General who provides work that involves interpretation of laws governing public access to government information and drafting of informal open records letter rulings and formal open records decisions; educating citizens and public servants regarding their rights and obligations under the Public Information Act; reviewing and analyzing requests for rulings and researching and rendering legal opinions involving requests for public information; participating in public speaking at open government conferences; assisting in drafting bills for legislative consideration and analyzing proposed legislation.

Essential Position Functions

Research, draft, edit and revise informal opinions and rulings, memoranda, correspondence, and publications
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

Education : Graduation from an accredited law school with a J.D.

Licensed as an attorney by the State of Texas

Must be in good standing with the State Bar of Texas and eligible to practice law in Texas by start date.

Knowledge of laws and legal principles and practices

Skill in using a computer for word-processing and data entry / retrieval

Skill in effective oral and written communication (Writing sample required at time of interview, if selected)

Skill in working cooperatively with attorneys, supervisors, and support staff

Skill in handling multiple tasks, prioritizing, and meeting deadlines

Skill in exercising sound judgement and effective decision making

Ability to handle stressful situations

Ability to work with others in a professional office environment

Ability to receive and respond positively to constructive feedback

Ability to provide excellent customer service

Ability to work more than 40 hours as needed and in compliance with the FLSA

Ability to arrange for personal transportation for business-related travel

Ability to lift and relocate 30 lbs.

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 for the entirety of every work week (unless on approved leave)

Ability to travel (including overnight travel) up to 5%

Preferred Qualifications

Experience in interpreting and applying the Public Information Act

Experience in administrative law

One year of experience in public service or government law

Experience in peer review environment

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 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. Military Crosswalk information can be accessed at

https : / / hr.sao.texas.gov / Compensation / MilitaryCrosswalk / MOSC_Legal.pdf

THE OAG IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

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