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    OAG - Child Support | Assistant Attorney General I-IV | 24-0278 - Abilene, United States - OFFICE OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL

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    OAG - Child Support | Assistant Attorney General I-IV |

    Organization

    :OFFICE OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL

    Primary Location

    :Texas-Abilene

    Work Locations

    :CS Abilene3444 N. 1st StSuite 300Abilene

    Job

    :Legal

    Employee Status

    :Regular

    Schedule

    :Full-timeStandard Hours Per Week:40.00State Job Code: , 3511, 3512Salary Admin Plan:BGrade:2822, 24, 26

    Salary (Pay Basis)

    :6, ,541.67(Monthly)

    Number of Openings

    :1

    Overtime Status

    :Exempt

    Job Posting

    :Jan 5, 2024, 11:25:34 AM Closing Date :Ongoing Description

    Are you interested in mission-driven legal work? Do you enjoy helping others? Join Child Support Division (CSD) of the Office of the Attorney General (OAG) in our mission to encourage responsible parenting by promoting the involvement of both parents in their children's lives and ensuring that children in Texas receive the support they need and deserve.

    Assistant Attorneys General (AAGs) represent the State of Texas in judicial and administrative family law proceedings to establish paternity, obtain court orders for financial support and health care coverage for children, and enforce and modify child support orders. CSD staff also strive to promote the involvement of both parents in their children's lives and the agency regularly collaborates with other state agencies and community organizations to serve the needs of Texas families. CSD AAGs have a robust legal practice that includes gaining significant trial court experience, developing skills in negotiating agreed court orders, and becoming subject-matter experts in many practice areas of family law. CSD AAGs are part of a collegial statewide team dedicated to supporting Texas children and families.

    AAGs experience the challenge and honor of public service while enjoying a healthy work-life balance, developing hands-on legal experience, and engaging in camaraderie with their colleagues across the state. 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 ( along with tremendous opportunities to do important work at a large state agency making a positive difference in the lives of Texans.

    Represent the State of Texas at legal proceedings to locate, establish, enforce, modify, or terminate court orders for child support and medical support.
    Represents the State of Texas in administrative hearings
    Provides legal advice, consultation, and technical assistance to the Child Support Program
    Develops and delivers training
    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

    Assistant Attorney General (AAG) I:
    Education: Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university
    Education: Graduation from an accredited law school with a Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree
    Licensed as an attorney by the State of Texas
    Member in good standing with the State Bar of Texas
    Experience: 0 years of full-time experience working in the following (or closely related) fields: Full-time legal experience as a licensed attorney
    Knowledge of Family Law and the Texas Family Code
    Skill in legal writing, mediation, and negotiation
    Skill in serving as a trial lawyer, preparing sound opinions, conducting investigations, and performing legal research
    Skill in using a personal computer for word-processing and data entry/retrieval
    Skill in handling multiple tasks, prioritizing, and meeting deadlines
    Skill in effective oral and written communication
    Skill in exercising sound judgment and effective decision making
    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 workspace 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 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.
    Ability to travel (including overnight travel) up to 25%
    Assistant Attorney General (AAG) II: All the above minimum qualifications for an AAG I, PLUS:
    Experience: One (1) year of full-time experience working in the following (or closely related) fields: Full-time legal experience as a licensed attorney
    Assistant Attorney General (AAG) III: All the above minimum qualifications for an AAG II, PLUS:
    Experience: Two (2) years of full-time experience working in the following (or closely related) fields: Full-time legal experience as a licensed attorney
    Assistant Attorney General (AAG) IV: All the above minimum qualifications for an AAG III, PLUS
    Experience: Three (3) years of full-time experience working in the following (or closely related) fields: Full-time legal experience as a licensed attorney
    PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
    Two years' experience in handling Family Law cases
    Jury Trial Experience
    Experience in handling a high-volume legal practice
    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 at

    THE OAG IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER



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