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Step Into a Career That Counts at the Texas Attorney General’s Office About the Office

The Office of the Attorney General (OAG) is the State of Texas’s law firm, providing exemplary legal representation and enforcement across diverse subject areas. Assistant Attorneys General (AAGs) serve the public with high-impact work, collaboration, courtroom experience, rigorous research and writing, and competitive state benefits.

Position Summary

AAGs independently and collaboratively investigate, litigate, and advise on complex civil matters in state and federal courts. Duties vary by division and may include affirmative enforcement, defense of state agencies and officials, formal opinion drafting, healthcare fraud enforcement, consumer protection litigation, and appellate practice.

AAGs manage cases end-to-end—from pre-filing investigations through trial and appeal—while coordinating with OAG divisions, client agencies, and external government partners. Senior levels (AAG V–VI) serve as lead counsel on high-profile, multi-divisional matters and may be appointed as Special Counsel.

Key Responsibilities Litigation & Case Management

Lead or co-lead complex civil cases in state and federal courts at the pretrial, trial, and appellate stages.
Draft and argue motions, pleadings, briefs, and orders.
Prepare witnesses, conduct depositions, manage discovery, and try cases to verdict.
Defend state agencies and officials in civil rights, constitutional, employment, ADA, and general litigation matters.
Senior levels (AAG V–VI) direct case preparation and coordinate multi-divisional litigation efforts.

Investigations & Enforcement

Initiate and conduct investigations including Civil Investigative Demands (CIDs).
Interview witnesses, analyze documents, review data, and coordinate investigative staff.
Develop evidence through examinations under oath, depositions, and review platforms such as Relativity or Concordance.

Client Advisory & Cross-Agency Collaboration

Advise OAG Executive Administration and client agencies on multi-divisional matters.
Coordinate with OAG divisions and external governmental bodies on litigation and policy issues.

Public Representation, Training & Legislative Support

Represent the agency publicly at approved events including press conferences and public meetings.
Prepare and present training materials.
Assist with drafting bills and amendments for legislative consideration.

Leadership & Supervision

Provide guidance to legal assistants and less tenured staff.
Serve as a subject-matter resource within the division.
Senior levels (AAG V–VI) plan, organize, and monitor complex litigation portfolios.

Minimum Qualifications Assistant Attorney General III

JD from an accredited law school; licensed and in good standing with the State Bar of Texas.
Two years of full-time experience as a licensed attorney.
Strong legal research, writing, analysis, and case management skills.

Assistant Attorney General IV

All AAG III qualifications.
Three years of full-time experience as a licensed attorney.
Proven first-chair or significant trial experience.

Assistant Attorney General V

All AAG IV qualifications.
Four years of full-time litigation experience.
Experience in high-profile, complex, multi-divisional litigation; ability to serve as lead counsel.

Preferred Qualifications

Judicial clerkship or staff attorney experience.
Extensive trial experience including multiple jury or bench trials.
Expertise in constitutional, civil rights, employment, healthcare fraud, consumer protection, or related areas.
Experience with Federal and State Rules of Civil Procedure and Evidence.
Familiarity with e-discovery tools such as Relativity, Concordance, Summation, or Clearwell.
Exceptional academic credentials or Law Review experience.