OAG - Child Support | Assistant Attorney General III-IV | 24-0747

Job 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.

The attorney shall report to an OAG - Child Support Division work location at a Region Seven field office or storefront (Austin, Pflugerville, Temple, Waco, Bryan, Victoria, Georgetown, Killeen, or San Marcos) based on the candidate's preference but subject to the needs of the Child Support Division.

Regardless of primary duty point, the candidate must collaborate with relevant stakeholders throughout the region, and some travel to and from Austin and other worksites throughout the region for in-person meetings will be necessary.

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 (https : / / ers.texas.gov / Benefits-at-a-Glance) 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 III :

Education : Graduation from high school or equivalent

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

Experience : Two (2) years of full-time experience working in the following (or closely related) fields : Full-time legal experience as a licensed attorney

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%

Assistant Attorney General (AAG) IV : All the above minimum qualifications for an AAG III, PLUS :

All of the above minimum qualifications for an AAG III, plus :

Experience : One (1) 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.

Military Crosswalk information can be accessed at https : / / hr.sao.texas.gov / Compensation / MilitaryCrosswalk / MOSC Legal.pdf

THE OAG IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER