OAG | Records | Assistant Attorney General

Overview

The Open Records Division of the Office of the Attorney General (OAG) is seeking an Assistant Attorney General who interprets laws governing public access to government information and drafts informal open records letter rulings and formal open records decisions. The role includes educating citizens and public servants regarding rights and obligations under the Public Information Act; reviewing and analyzing requests for rulings;

researching and rendering legal opinions involving requests for public information; and participating in public speaking at open government conferences. The position may involve assisting in drafting bills for legislative consideration and analyzing proposed legislation.

The OAG is a dynamic state agency with thousands of employees. As the State’s law firm, the OAG provides exemplary legal representation across diverse areas of law. Assistant Attorneys General (AAGs) enjoy opportunities to perform important public service with a healthy work-life balance and professional camaraderie in Austin, Texas.

• Research, draft, edit and revise informal opinions and rulings, memoranda, correspondence, and publications
• 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

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Education:
  
  Graduation from an accredited law school with a J.D.
• Licensed as an attorney by the State 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 laws and legal principles and practices
• Skill in using a computer for word-processing and data entry/retrieval
• Skill in effective oral and written communication (Writing sample required at time of interview, if selected)
• Skill in working cooperatively with attorneys, supervisors, and support staff
• Skill in handling multiple tasks, prioritizing, and meeting deadlines
• Skill in exercising sound judgement and effective decision making
• Ability to handle stressful situations
• Ability to work with others in a professional office environment
• Ability to receive and respond positively to constructive feedback
• Ability to provide excellent customer service
• Ability to work more than 40 hours as needed and in compliance with the FLSA
• Ability to arrange for personal transportation for business-related travel
• Ability to lift and relocate 30 lbs.
• Ability to work in person at assigned OAG work location, perform all assigned tasks at designated OAG workspace within the work location, and perform in-person work with coworkers for the entirety of every work week (unless on approved leave)

• Experience in interpreting and applying the Public Information Act
• Experience in administrative law
• One year of experience in public service or government law
• Experience in peer review environment
• Other 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 in the Military Crosswalk for Legal roles.

THE OAG IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER