OAG - Child Support - Assistant Attorney General I-IV -
Company: Attorney General of Texas
Location: Corpus Christi
Posted on: May 4, 2024
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Job Description:
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Are you interested in mission-driven work? Do you enjoy helping
others? Join the Office of the Attorney Generals Child Support
Division (CSD) in our mission to encourage responsible parenting by
promoting the involvement of both parents and ensuring children
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 childrens 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.Performs attorney work for the Child
Support Division. Work involves representing the states interest in
judicial and administrative matters, and providing legal advice,
consultation and technical assistance to the Child Support Program
and staff. OAG employees enjoy excellent benefits along with
tremendous opportunities to do important work at a large, dynamic
state agency making a positive difference in the lives of Texans.
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 hearingsProvides legal advice, consultation, and
technical assistance to the Child Support ProgramDevelops and
delivers trainingPerforms related work as assignedMaintains
relevant knowledge necessary to perform essential job
functionsAttends work regularly in compliance with agreed-upon work
scheduleEnsures security and confidentiality of sensitive and/or
protected informationComplies with all agency policies and
procedures, including those pertaining to ethics and integrity
Qualifications: Assistant Attorney General (AAG) I: Education:
Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or
universityEducation: Graduation from an accredited law school with
a Juris Doctor (J.D.) degreeLicensed as an attorney by the State of
TexasMember in good standing with the State Bar of TexasKnowledge
of Family Law and the Texas Family CodeSkill in legal writing,
mediation, and negotiationSkill in serving as a trial lawyer,
preparing sound opinions, conducting investigations, and performing
legal researchSkill in using a personal computer for
word-processing and data entry/retrievalSkill in handling multiple
tasks, prioritizing, and meeting deadlinesSkill in effective oral
and written communicationSkill in exercising sound judgment and
effective decision makingAbility to receive and respond positively
to constructive feedbackAbility to work cooperatively with others
in a professional office environmentAbility to provide excellent
customer serviceAbility 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 travelAbility to work
more than 40 hours as needed and in compliance with the FLSAAbility
to lift and relocate 30 lbs.Abilit to travel (including overnight
travel) up to 25% Assistant Attorney General (AAG) II: All the
above minimum qualifications for an AAG I, PLUS:Experience: One (1)
year of full-time experience working in the following (or closely
related) fields: Full-time legal experience as a licensed
attorneyAssistant Attorney General (AAG) III: All the above minimum
qualifications for an AAG II, 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
attorneyAssistant Attorney General (AAG) IV: All the above minimum
qualifications for an AAG IIII, 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
attorneyPREFERRED QUALIFICATIONSTwo years experience in handling
Family Law casesJury Trial ExperienceExperience in handling a
high-volume legal practiceOther Language: Ability to proficiently
read, write, and speak Spanish 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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