OAG - Child Support | Special Litigator (Assistant ...
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Job Description - OAG - Child Support | Special Litigator (Assistant Attorney General V) | 25-0019 (00045483)OrganizationOFFICE OF THE ATTORNEY GENERALPrimary LocationTexas-Multiple LocationsWork LocationsTexas - Statewide (454-STATEWIDE) Multiple Locations 78701Other LocationsTexas-El PasoJobLegalEmployee StatusRegularScheduleState Job Code: 3513Salary Admin Plan: BGrade: 28Salary (Pay Basis)9,353.75 - 9,450.00 (Monthly)Number of Openings1Overtime StatusExemptJob PostingSep 25, 2024, 4:20:13 PMClosing DateOngoingDescriptionGENERAL DESCRIPTIONIf you think you are the right match for the following opportunity, apply after reading the complete description.Are you interested in mission-driven legal work? Do you enjoy helping others? Join the Office of the Attorney General's (OAG) Child Support Division (CSD) 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.The Special Litigator performs highly complex (senior-level) legal work. Work involves representing the state's interest in judicial and administrative matters, and providing legal advice, consultation, and technical assistance to the Child Support Program and staff. CSD AAGs are part of a collegial statewide team dedicated to supporting Texas children and families. 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.This position may be based in any Texas city with an OAG Child Support Division office. Regardless of primary physical office location, the candidate must collaborate with relevant stakeholders throughout the state. Some travel to and from El Paso and other worksites throughout the state for in-person meetings will be necessary.ESSENTIAL POSITION FUNCTIONSRepresent the State of Texas at legal proceedings to locate, establish, enforce, modify, or terminate court orders for child support and medical support.Provides legal advice, consultation, and technical assistance to the Child Support Program including researching and analyzing factual and legal issues; preparing and responding to discovery requests and pleadings; preparing trial briefs and memoranda on complex cases and issues; and assisting field office staff in handling complex cases in court, when available.Handles civil litigation of cases, such as probate, tax and foreclosure suits, as well as personal injury claims.Reviews and approves employer enforcement submissions from field offices; assists with case preparation and the legal pleadings production; and represents the Office of the Attorney General / CSD at employer enforcement hearings, when necessary.Reviews and approves administrative license suspension cases for filing, and represents the Office of the Attorney General / CSD in license suspension hearings.Reviews criminal non-support submissions and acts as the District Attorney liaison, up to and including prosecution.Assists in the planning of the annual Statewide Assistant Attorneys' General Conference.Works on special projects and participates in various workgroups/conferences/meetings as assigned by the Deputy Division Chief, Field Legal Practice, including speaking and delivering presentations on IV-D legal or practice issues.Develops and delivers training for Child Support staff pertinent to Special Litigation functions.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.QualificationsMINIMUM QUALIFICATIONSEducation: Graduation from an accredited law school with a Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree.Experience: Four years of full-time experience working in the following (or closely related) fields: Full-time legal experience as a licensed attorney, two of which must have been in Family Law.Licensed as an attorney by the State of Texas.Member in good standing with the State Bar of Texas and must be able to practice law in the State of Texas by start date.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 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 25%.PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONSExperience:Texas Child Support Program.Probate law.Jury Trial.Experience in handling a high-volume legal practice.Other Language: Ability to proficiently read, write, and speak Spanish.TO APPLYTo 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.THE OAG IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER#J-18808-Ljbffr
Created: 2024-10-16