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Ilisa Burke
Director of Attorney Recruitment @ Texas Attorney General
****PLEASE NOTE THIS APPLICATION IS EXPRESSING INTEREST IN THIS ROLE AND NOT A FORMAL APPLICATION*****
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
The General Counsel Division of the Office of the Attorney General (OAG) seeks an entry-level lawyer or lawyer with some experience to provide legal advice and assistance to the OAG and client state agencies. Prior experience as general counsel or in-house counsel is welcomed but is not required.
The selected applicant will work alongside OAG leadership on issues of critical importance to the state. The General Counsel’s work is transactional and diverse with primary focus on the following areas: contracting and procurement, administrative law, novel legal research, legislative analysis, and policy support/implementation.
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, dynamic state agency making a positive difference in the lives of Texans. Assistant Attorneys General (AAGs) experience the challenge and honor of public service, flexible work schedules, a healthy work-life balance, hands-on legal experience, and camaraderie with other talented OAG staff. The position is headquartered in Austin, the scenic and lively capital of Texas, but the selected applicant may also work from OAG offices in Dallas or Houston.
ESSENTIAL POSITION FUNCTIONS
Provides legal advice to the Office of the Attorney General, client state agencies, boards, and officials
Prepares and reviews contracts, purchase orders, amendments, memoranda, grants, invoices, and procurement documents for the Office of the Attorney General and client state agencies
Assists the Division in ensuring the agency’s compliance with federal and state laws, regulations, court decisions, and legal opinions
Participates or assists in the negotiation of agreements on behalf of the Office of the Attorney General and client state agencies
Assists agency’s participation in the state and federal rulemaking process and provides related research, counsel, and document preparation
Assists in the procurement phase of contracting for goods and services for the State of Texas
Provides support and guidance and engages with issues that arise during management of a contract
Performs legal research and reports findings and conclusions
Reviews laws, rules, and regulations affecting agency operations and administration
Provides advice and counsel to the Office of the Attorney General on the preparation of legal opinions, briefs, pleadings, motions, petitions, and other legal documents
Assists in analyzing legislation and drafting proposals and amendments for legislative consideration
Assists in training less tenured staff
Maintains effective working relationships with co-workers, attorneys, client agencies, vendors, and opposing counsel
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 integrityTO 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
THE OAG IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Qualifications
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Assistant Attorney General (AAG) I:
Education: Graduation from an accredited law school with a Juris Doctor degree (J.D.)
Licensed as an attorney by the State Bar of Texas
Member in good standing with the State Bar of Texas
Knowledge of laws and legal principles and practices relevant to state government procurement, state contracting, public information and transactional work.
Skill in maintaining legal billing and submitting legal-billing documentation on a timely basis
Skill in exercising sound judgment and effective decision making
Skill in effective oral and written communication [Writing sample required at time of interview, if selected]
Skill in conducting effective research
Skill in handling multiple tasks, prioritizing, and meeting deadlines
Skill in working cooperatively with other attorneys, supervisors, investigators, and support staff
Ability to receive and respond positively to constructive feedback
Ability to work cooperatively with others in a professional office environment
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 5%
Assistant Attorney General (AAG) II – All of the above functions for an AAG I PLUS:
Experience: One year of full-time experience as a licensed attorney
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Previous experience in general counsel or in-house counsel is welcomed but not required
Experience advising a state agency on procurement issues
Knowledge of laws and legal principles and practices relevant to state government procurement, state contracting, public information, and transactional law
Knowledge of the practices, policies, rules, and statutes governing the Statewide Procurement Division of the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts
Strong legal writing skills
Seniority level
Entry level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Legal
Industries
Law Practice
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