Texas Attorney General
OAG - Child Support | Special Litigator (Assistant Attorney General V) |
Texas Attorney General, Houston, Texas, United States, 77246
Overview
Are you interested in mission-driven legal work? Do you enjoy helping others? Join the Office of the Attorney General's (OAG) Child Support Division (CSD) in our mission to encourage responsible parenting by promoting the involvement of both parents in their childrens lives and ensuring that children in Texas receive the support they need and deserve. Responsibilities
Represent the State of Texas at legal proceedings to locate, establish, enforce, modify, or terminate court orders for child support and medical support. Provide legal advice, consultation and technical assistance to the Child Support Program including researching and analyzing factual and legal issues; preparing and responding to discovery requests and pleadings; preparing trial briefs and memoranda on complex cases and issues; and assisting field office staff in handling complex cases in court, when available. Handle civil litigation of cases, such as probate, tax and foreclosure suits, as well as personal injury claims. Review and approve employer enforcement submissions from field offices; assist with case preparation and the legal pleadings production; and represent the Office of the Attorney General / CSD at employer enforcement hearings, when necessary. Review and approve administrative license suspension cases for filing, and represent the Office of the Attorney General / CSD in license suspension hearings. Review criminal non-support submissions and act as the District Attorney liaison, up to and including prosecution. Assist in the planning of the annual Statewide Assistant Attorneys General Conference. Work on special projects and participate in various workgroups / conferences / meetings as assigned by the Deputy Division Chief, Field Legal Practice, including speaking and delivering presentations on IV-D legal or practice issues. Develop and deliver training for Child Support staff pertinent to Special Litigation functions. Perform related work as assigned. Maintain relevant knowledge necessary to perform essential job functions. Attend work regularly in compliance with agreed-upon work schedule. Ensure security and confidentiality of sensitive and/or protected information. Comply with all agency policies and procedures, including those pertaining to ethics and integrity. Qualifications
MINIMUM QUALIFICATION Education: Graduation from an accredited law school with a Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree. Experience: Four years of full-time experience working in the following (or closely related) fields: Full-time legal experience as a licensed attorney, two of which must have been in Family Law. Licensed as an attorney by the State of Texas. Must be in good standing with the State Bar of Texas and eligible to practice law in Texas by start date. 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 tasks at designated OAG work space within OAG work location, and perform in-person work with coworkers 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%. Preferred Qualifications
Experience: Texas Child Support Program; Probate law; Jury Trial; Experience in handling a high-volume legal practice. Other Language: Ability to proficiently read, write, and speak Spanish. How to Apply
To apply for a job with the OAG, electronic applications can be submitted through either CAPPS Recruit or Work in Texas. 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 https://hr.sao.texas.gov/Compensation/MilitaryCrosswalk/MOSC_Legal.pdf THE OAG IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER Job Details
Seniority level: Mid-Senior level Employment type: Full-time Job function: Legal Industries: Law Practice
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Are you interested in mission-driven legal work? Do you enjoy helping others? Join the Office of the Attorney General's (OAG) Child Support Division (CSD) in our mission to encourage responsible parenting by promoting the involvement of both parents in their childrens lives and ensuring that children in Texas receive the support they need and deserve. Responsibilities
Represent the State of Texas at legal proceedings to locate, establish, enforce, modify, or terminate court orders for child support and medical support. Provide legal advice, consultation and technical assistance to the Child Support Program including researching and analyzing factual and legal issues; preparing and responding to discovery requests and pleadings; preparing trial briefs and memoranda on complex cases and issues; and assisting field office staff in handling complex cases in court, when available. Handle civil litigation of cases, such as probate, tax and foreclosure suits, as well as personal injury claims. Review and approve employer enforcement submissions from field offices; assist with case preparation and the legal pleadings production; and represent the Office of the Attorney General / CSD at employer enforcement hearings, when necessary. Review and approve administrative license suspension cases for filing, and represent the Office of the Attorney General / CSD in license suspension hearings. Review criminal non-support submissions and act as the District Attorney liaison, up to and including prosecution. Assist in the planning of the annual Statewide Assistant Attorneys General Conference. Work on special projects and participate in various workgroups / conferences / meetings as assigned by the Deputy Division Chief, Field Legal Practice, including speaking and delivering presentations on IV-D legal or practice issues. Develop and deliver training for Child Support staff pertinent to Special Litigation functions. Perform related work as assigned. Maintain relevant knowledge necessary to perform essential job functions. Attend work regularly in compliance with agreed-upon work schedule. Ensure security and confidentiality of sensitive and/or protected information. Comply with all agency policies and procedures, including those pertaining to ethics and integrity. Qualifications
MINIMUM QUALIFICATION Education: Graduation from an accredited law school with a Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree. Experience: Four years of full-time experience working in the following (or closely related) fields: Full-time legal experience as a licensed attorney, two of which must have been in Family Law. Licensed as an attorney by the State of Texas. Must be in good standing with the State Bar of Texas and eligible to practice law in Texas by start date. 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 tasks at designated OAG work space within OAG work location, and perform in-person work with coworkers 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%. Preferred Qualifications
Experience: Texas Child Support Program; Probate law; Jury Trial; Experience in handling a high-volume legal practice. Other Language: Ability to proficiently read, write, and speak Spanish. How to Apply
To apply for a job with the OAG, electronic applications can be submitted through either CAPPS Recruit or Work in Texas. 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 https://hr.sao.texas.gov/Compensation/MilitaryCrosswalk/MOSC_Legal.pdf THE OAG IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER Job Details
Seniority level: Mid-Senior level Employment type: Full-time Job function: Legal Industries: Law Practice
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