Office of the Attorney General Job Announcement GENERAL DESCRIPTION Performs attorney work for the Child Support Division. Work involves representing the states interest in judicial and administrative matters, and providing legal advice, consultation and technical assistance to the Child Support Program and staff. OAG employees enjoy excellent benefits along with tremendous opportunities to do important work and make a positive difference in the lives of all Texans. OAG employees enjoy excellent benefits along with tremendous opportunities to do important work and make a positive difference in the lives of all Texans. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS Represent the State of Texas at legal proceedings to locate, establish, enforce, modify or terminate court orders for child support and medical support. Provides legal advice, consultation and technical assistance to the Child Support Program Represents the State of Texas in administrative hearings 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 MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AAG I: Education: Graduation from high school or equivalent Education: Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university; experience in the following (or closely related) fields may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis: 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 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 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% AAG II: All the above minimum qualifications for an AAG I, PLUS: Experience: One year of full-time experience working in the following (or closely related) fields: Full-time legal experience as a licensed attorney AAG III: All the above minimum qualifications for an AAG II, PLUS: Experience: One additional year 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 All applications for employment with the Office of the Attorney General must be submitted electronically through www.WorkInTexas.com. A State of Texas application in WorkInTexas (WIT) must be completed to be considered. Your application for this position may subject you to a criminal background check pursuant to the Texas Government Code. WIT JOB MATCH: Occupational Category: Legal; Occupation: Lawyers; Industry: Public Administration. Military Crosswalk information can be accessed at http://www.hr.sao.state.tx.us/Compensation/MilitaryCrosswalk/MOSC_Legal.pdf. THE OAG IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER DIVISION: Child Support - Pharr Metro 316 POSTING NUMBER: 18-0876 JOB TITLE: Assistant Attorney General I-III MONTHLY SALARY: $5,175.00-$5,563.00 DEPENDING ON QUALIFICATIONS POSTING DATE: June 7, 2018 DURATION: Until Filled LOCATION: 3508 N. Jackson Road, Suite 600, Pharr, TX 78577 ------------