Assistant Attorney General IV-V | Law Enforcement Defense

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GENERAL DESCRIPTION

The Law Enforcement Defense Division’s (LEDD) diverse docket consists of highly complex and high-profile cases, with a heavy emphasis on constitutional law, including civil rights, employment litigation, tort litigation, religious liberties, and class actions. LEDD defends the state’s law enforcement agencies and their officials in civil proceedings in both federal and state court. LEDD has a robust litigation practice that includes motion and discovery practice, frequent courtroom appearances, jury trials and, in many cases, matters at the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals and state courts of appeals.

LEDD is seeking a licensed attorney with litigation experience in tort or employment law who demonstrates excellent legal research, writing, and advocacy skills. If you have a passion for fast-paced litigation and a proven track record in these practice areas, we encourage to you apply.

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.

ESSENTIAL POSITION FUNCTIONS

Assistant Attorney General (AAG) IV:

• Represents state law enforcement agencies, officials, and employees in defense of lawsuits involving but not limited to: civil rights, employment law, torts, constitutional law, religious liberties, and class actions in both state and federal court
• Handles all aspects of litigation, including: legal research and memoranda, witness preparation, client communications, case briefings, written discovery, depositions, pre-trial motions, dispositive motions (e.g., motions for summary judgment), hearings, mediations, trials (throughout Texas in both state and federal court as lead counsel and/or co-counsel), post-trial debriefings
• Provides excellent client service and functions well with other attorneys and staff within a dynamic office environment
• Provides legal advice, counsel, and assistance to client state agencies and law enforcement entities
• 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
• Manages a docket of complex level cases

Assistant Attorney General (AAG) V: all the above functions for an AAG IV. Plus:

• Manages a docket of highly complex level cases

Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Assistant Attorney General (AAG) IV:

• Education:
  
  Graduation from an accredited law school with a Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree
• Experience:
  
  Three years of full-time experience as a licensed attorney
• Licensed as an attorney by the State of Texas
• Member in good standing with the State Bar of Texas and eligible to practice law in Texas on or before agreed start date.
• Experience in civil litigation in both federal and state courts
• Knowledge of relevant law and legal principles and practices
• Excellent organization/administrative skills, including a strong, consistent…