OAG - Public Finance | Assistant Attorney General III - IV

Job Description - OAG - Public Finance | Assistant Attorney General III - IV | 26-0065 )

OFFICE OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL

Texas-Austin

Public Finance 300 W. 15th St Austin 78701

Legal

Regular

State Job Code :
Salary Admin Plan : B
Grade : 26 28

7,991.67 - 9,583.33 (Monthly)

1

Exempt

Ongoing

The Public Finance Division of the Office of the Attorney General (OAG) is seeking an Assistant Attorney General whose work will involve reviewing and approving entry-level to moderately complex bonds and similar obligations by state agencies, cities, counties, school districts, and other governmental entities or instrumentalities of the state, which may include certain non-profit corporations created to act on behalf of some of these political subdivisions.

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 ((Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).) 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 while enjoying a healthy work‑life balance; hands‑on legal experience; and engaging camaraderie in Austin, the scenic and lively capital of Texas.

• Reviews bond transcripts submitted by a wide variety of governmental entities
• Drafts preliminary and final approval letters regarding bond transcripts and discusses approval requirements with bond counsel
• Conducts legal research in the area of Public Finance, reporting findings and conclusions
• Responds to inquiries relating to Public Finance from governmental officials and bond counsel
• Represents Attorney General in bond validation litigation, as necessary
• Provides legal advice, counsel, and assistance to client state agency, as necessary
• Works over 40 hours per week as needed

• Supervises and assists in training of other attorneys and staff as needed
• Oversees development of process and procedures for more efficient bond review, as needed, including electronic review and/or rule making
• Assists in developing processes and procedures for bond review and/or training materials, as needed
• Assists with responding to the Comptroller’s quarterly litigation bond appendix, as needed.
• Assists more junior public finance attorneys on pending legal issues
• 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
• Complies with all agency policies and procedures, including those pertaining to ethics and integrity
• Complies with all agency policies and procedures, including those pertaining to ethics and integrity
• Complies with all agency policies and procedures, including those pertaining to ethics and integrity
• Complies with all agency policies and procedures, including those pertaining to ethics and integrity
• Complies with all agency policies and procedures, including those pertaining to ethics and integrity
• Complies with all agency policies and procedures, including those pertaining to ethics and integrity

AAG III:

• Education:
  
  Graduation from an accredited law school with Juris Doctor degree (J.D.)
• Experience:
  
  Two years of full‑time legal experience as a licensed attorney
• Licensed as an attorney by the State Bar 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 federal and state laws affecting state agencies and their rules
• Knowledge of laws and legal principles and practices relevant to the Public Finance Division within the Office of the Attorney General
• Sk…