Assistant Attorney General IV | Administrative Law

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The Office of the Attorney General (OAG) is a dynamic state agency with over 4000 employees throughout the State of Texas. As the State’s law firm, the OAG provides exemplary legal representation in diverse areas of law. Lawyers in the Administrative Law Division (ALD) represent dozens of state agencies in court defending the interests of Texas on a variety of issues fundamental to people across the state.

The work is exciting, and our lawyers manage their own dockets as first chair. If you want to go to court, work on important and diverse legal issues, make a difference, and serve the public, then we want you in ALD.

ALD is seeking an attorney who has, or is willing to develop, expertise in administrative law. The ideal candidate will have litigation experience and will be prepared to handle agency enforcement proceedings and defend agencies in suits for judicial review, rule challenges under the Administrative Procedure Act, and ultra vires claims under the Uniform Declaratory Judgments Act. The candidate should have experience interpreting and applying the Texas Administrative Procedure Act, including familiarity with rule making and the contested case process.

Additionally, attorneys in the Administrative Law Division may defend the OAG in cases arising under the Public Information Act, assist state agencies in responding to non-party subpoenas, and provide general counsel assistance to state agencies. The division provides the opportunity for extensive first-chair experience in bench trials and as lead counsel in Texas courts of appeals.

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.

• Represents state agencies in state and federal district and appellate courts in matters involving judicial review of agency orders, enforcement proceedings, actions challenging agency rules and statutes, and non-party subpoenas; may represent the Office of the Attorney General and state agencies in state district and appellate courts in enforcement matters and in open records litigation; may serve as general counsel to state agencies
• Drafts pleadings, motions, briefs, and discovery; participates in trial and appellate advocacy
• Analyzes complex factual and legal issues
• Performs legal research
• Coordinates, plans, and monitors legal activities
• Provides legal advice, counsel, and assistance
• Advises clients and management on factual and legal issues
• Independently manages a diverse litigation docket with general supervision
• Represents state agencies in administrative enforcement proceedings before the State Office of Administrative Hearings
• 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

• Education:
  
  Graduation from an accredited law school with a J.D.
• Experience:
  
  Three years of full-time experience working as a licensed attorney
• 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 federal and state laws, regulations, and rules affecting state agencies, including rule making requirements
• Knowledge of legal principles, practices, and proceedings
• Skill in legal research, writing, and analysis; in conducting investigations; in mediation and negotiations; in using reasoning and logic; in identifying and solving complex problems; in…