Assistant Attorney General II | Transportation (Eminent Domain, Employment, Tort
Texas Attorney General, Austin, TX, United States
****PLEASE NOTE THIS APPLICATION IS EXPRESSING INTEREST IN THIS ROLE AND NOT A FORMAL APPLICATION*****
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
Realize the dream of meaningful work in a collegial environment. Come join a vital team facilitating the roads, bridges, tunnels, and other infrastructure for the fastest-growing state: Texas! As Texas grows so does its need for transportation. You can be a part of the State’s tremendous growth while honing your litigation and courtroom skills. The Transportation Division represents TxDOT in acquiring needed property through eminent domain, and in lawsuits spanning numerous subject areas including torts, worker’s compensation, employment discrimination, contracts, and regulatory enforcement in both state and federal courts. The Transportation Division litigation docket includes administrative hearings, motion and discovery practice, jury trials, and appeals.
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 (https://ers.texas.gov/Benefits-at-a-Glance) along with tremendous opportunities to do important work 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
Manages a docket of intermediate to advanced level cases
Prepares and handles lawsuits involving, but not limited to eminent domain, tort claims, workers’ compensation, employment discrimination, contract claims, etc., in both State and Federal Court
Provides legal advice and assistance to state agencies with regard to the above actions
Conducts investigations, performs research, and drafts petitions, motions, pleadings, orders, briefs, memoranda, and other legal documents
Analyzes factual and legal issues and develops evidence through witness interviews, depositions, and other discovery
Prepares cases for trial; performs all duties of lead counsel; conducts or leads administrative law hearings
Performs all necessary appellate work, including research, brief writing and oral argument before State and Federal Appellate Courts
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
Qualifications
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education: Graduation from an accredited law school with a Juris Doctor Degree (J.D.)
Experience: One-year 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 by start date.
Skill in using a computer for word-processing and data entry/retrieval
Skill in effective oral and written communication [writing sample required prior to interview, if selected]
Skill in exercising sound judgment and effective decision making
Skill in conducting effective research
Interest in handling eminent domain cases
Ability to receive and respond positively to constructive feedback
Ability to work cooperatively with others in a professional office environment
Ability to provide excellent customer service
Ability to work in person at assigned OAG work location, perform all assigned tasks at designated OAG work space within OAG work location, and perform in-person work with coworkers (e.g., collaborating, training, mentoring) for the entirety of every work week (unless on approved leave)
Ability to travel (including overnight travel) up to 30%
Ability to arrange for personal transportation for business-related travel
Ability to work more than 40 hours as needed and in compliance with the FLSA
Ability to lift and relocate 30 lbs.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Experience in civil litigation
Experience participating in remote proceedings using Zoom or other teleconference software
Knowledge of real estate valuation and appraisal
Knowledge of land use planning
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
Realize the dream of meaningful work in a collegial environment. Come join a vital team facilitating the roads, bridges, tunnels, and other infrastructure for the fastest-growing state: Texas! As Texas grows so does its need for transportation. You can be a part of the State’s tremendous growth while honing your litigation and courtroom skills. The Transportation Division represents TxDOT in acquiring needed property through eminent domain, and in lawsuits spanning numerous subject areas including torts, worker’s compensation, employment discrimination, contracts, and regulatory enforcement in both state and federal courts. The Transportation Division litigation docket includes administrative hearings, motion and discovery practice, jury trials, and appeals.
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 (https://ers.texas.gov/Benefits-at-a-Glance) along with tremendous opportunities to do important work 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
Manages a docket of intermediate to advanced level cases
Prepares and handles lawsuits involving, but not limited to eminent domain, tort claims, workers’ compensation, employment discrimination, contract claims, etc., in both State and Federal Court
Provides legal advice and assistance to state agencies with regard to the above actions
Conducts investigations, performs research, and drafts petitions, motions, pleadings, orders, briefs, memoranda, and other legal documents
Analyzes factual and legal issues and develops evidence through witness interviews, depositions, and other discovery
Prepares cases for trial; performs all duties of lead counsel; conducts or leads administrative law hearings
Performs all necessary appellate work, including research, brief writing and oral argument before State and Federal Appellate Courts
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
Qualifications
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education: Graduation from an accredited law school with a Juris Doctor Degree (J.D.)
Experience: One-year 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 by start date.
Skill in using a computer for word-processing and data entry/retrieval
Skill in effective oral and written communication [writing sample required prior to interview, if selected]
Skill in exercising sound judgment and effective decision making
Skill in conducting effective research
Interest in handling eminent domain cases
Ability to receive and respond positively to constructive feedback
Ability to work cooperatively with others in a professional office environment
Ability to provide excellent customer service
Ability to work in person at assigned OAG work location, perform all assigned tasks at designated OAG work space within OAG work location, and perform in-person work with coworkers (e.g., collaborating, training, mentoring) for the entirety of every work week (unless on approved leave)
Ability to travel (including overnight travel) up to 30%
Ability to arrange for personal transportation for business-related travel
Ability to work more than 40 hours as needed and in compliance with the FLSA
Ability to lift and relocate 30 lbs.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Experience in civil litigation
Experience participating in remote proceedings using Zoom or other teleconference software
Knowledge of real estate valuation and appraisal
Knowledge of land use planning