Texas Attorney General
OAG - Child Support | Assistant Attorney General I-IV | 25-0538 | REVISED 8/23/2
Texas Attorney General, Pharr, Texas, United States, 78577
OAG - Child Support | Assistant Attorney General I-IV | 25-0538 | REVISED 8/23/25
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 children’s lives and ensuring that children in Texas receive the support they need and deserve. Responsibilities
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. Represent the State of Texas in administrative hearings. Provide legal advice, consultation, and technical assistance to the Child Support Program. Develop and deliver training. Perform related work as assigned. Maintain knowledge necessary to perform essential job functions; attend work regularly in compliance with the schedule; ensure security and confidentiality of sensitive information; comply with agency policies and procedures, including ethics and integrity. Qualifications
AAG I: Education — Graduation from an accredited law school with a Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree; Licensed as an attorney by the State of Texas; 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 assigned tasks at designated OAG workspace, and collaborate with coworkers for the entirety of the 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%. AAG II: All of the above minimum qualifications for AAG I, PLUS one year of full-time experience as a licensed attorney. AAG III: All of the above minimum qualifications for AAG II, PLUS one additional year of full-time experience as a licensed attorney. AAG IV: All of the above minimum qualifications for AAG III, PLUS one additional year of full-time 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 How to apply
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 https://hr.sao.texas.gov/Compensation/MilitaryCrosswalk/MOSC_Legal.pdf THE OAG IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER Job Details
Seniority level: Entry level Employment type: Full-time Job function: Other 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 children’s lives and ensuring that children in Texas receive the support they need and deserve. Responsibilities
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. Represent the State of Texas in administrative hearings. Provide legal advice, consultation, and technical assistance to the Child Support Program. Develop and deliver training. Perform related work as assigned. Maintain knowledge necessary to perform essential job functions; attend work regularly in compliance with the schedule; ensure security and confidentiality of sensitive information; comply with agency policies and procedures, including ethics and integrity. Qualifications
AAG I: Education — Graduation from an accredited law school with a Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree; Licensed as an attorney by the State of Texas; 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 assigned tasks at designated OAG workspace, and collaborate with coworkers for the entirety of the 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%. AAG II: All of the above minimum qualifications for AAG I, PLUS one year of full-time experience as a licensed attorney. AAG III: All of the above minimum qualifications for AAG II, PLUS one additional year of full-time experience as a licensed attorney. AAG IV: All of the above minimum qualifications for AAG III, PLUS one additional year of full-time 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 How to apply
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 https://hr.sao.texas.gov/Compensation/MilitaryCrosswalk/MOSC_Legal.pdf THE OAG IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER Job Details
Seniority level: Entry level Employment type: Full-time Job function: Other Industries: Law Practice
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