Texas Attorney General
Assistant Attorney General V | Consumer Protection (Special Enforcement)
Texas Attorney General, San Antonio, Texas, United States, 78208
Assistant Attorney General V | Consumer Protection (Special Enforcement)
The Consumer Protection Division seeks a licensed attorney for a highly competitive position on its Special Enforcement Team and will be based in Austin or San Antonio. Work involves planning and coordinating investigations into high‑profile matters, including issuing Civil Investigative Demands, taking pre‑suit depositions of well‑represented opponents, and navigating privilege and other defenses asserted as part of these investigations. This candidate will also be comfortable driving fast‑paced investigations and litigations with news‑worthy implications, handling court appearances, engaging in motion practice, and zealous litigating issues on behalf of the State.
The Consumer Protection Division of the Office of the Attorney General of Texas, an agency of the State of Texas, works to protect Texas consumers and the legitimate business community by investigating breaches of fiduciary duties, fraud and deceptive advertising, filing civil lawsuits to enforce state and federal consumer protection and charitable trust laws, and educating Texans on how to spot and avoid possible scams. The Division has regional offices in Austin, Dallas, El Paso, Houston, and San Antonio.
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. Employees enjoy excellent benefits along with tremendous opportunities to do important work at a large dynamic state agency making a positive difference in the lives of Texans.
Essential Position Functions
Provides legal advice, counsel and assistance to clients and management on factual and legal issues.
Participates in administrative and evidentiary hearings and in the discovery process.
Performs legal research and investigations; reports findings and conclusions.
Performs all phases of civil litigation of consumer protection cases including the drafting of petitions, motions, pleadings, orders, briefs, discovery and memoranda; prepares cases for trial.
Represents the Office of the Attorney General in civil matters before state or federal district and appellate courts.
Prepares legal documents, including but not limited to briefs, pleadings, and memoranda; prepares cases for trial.
Analyzes complex factual and legal issues and develops evidence through witness interviews, depositions, and other discovery for filing of consumer protection cases.
Coordinates, plans, and monitors legal and/or administrative activities.
Advises management on factual and legal issues.
Assists in drafting bills and amendments for legislative consideration.
Provides technical guidance to less tenured staff and may help train others.
Maintains knowledge of legal principles and practices relevant to Consumer Protection.
Testifies at hearings, trials, and legislative meetings.
Maintains a high volume of litigation cases and investigations.
Performs related work as assigned.
Maintains relevant knowledge necessary to perform essential job functions.
Attends work regularly in compliance with the 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
Graduation from an accredited law school with a J.D.
Four years of full‑time experience working as a licensed attorney in Consumer Protection, Commercial Litigation, or Consumer Law.
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.
Knowledge of the Texas Deceptive Trade Practices Act and other relevant Consumer Protection statutes and regulations.
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.
Skill in legal research, writing, and analysis; conducting investigations; mediation and negotiations; reasoning and logic; solving complex problems; and using applicable software.
Ability to prepare legal documents, conduct research, interpret and apply laws, summarize findings, prepare cases for trial, conduct hearings, and train others.
Ability to work under pressure and respond to deadlines.
Ability to supervise the work of others.
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 the assigned OAG work location, performing all tasks within the designated workspace.
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 up to 30 lbs.
Ability to travel (including overnight travel) up to 20 % of the time.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience as the First Chair in jury trials involving consumer law.
Seniority Level Associate
Employment Type Full‑time
Job Function Legal
Industry Law Practice
Benefits
Medical insurance
Vision insurance
401(k)
Paid paternity leave
Paid maternity leave
Student loan assistance
Disability insurance
Pension plan
Tuition assistance
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The Consumer Protection Division of the Office of the Attorney General of Texas, an agency of the State of Texas, works to protect Texas consumers and the legitimate business community by investigating breaches of fiduciary duties, fraud and deceptive advertising, filing civil lawsuits to enforce state and federal consumer protection and charitable trust laws, and educating Texans on how to spot and avoid possible scams. The Division has regional offices in Austin, Dallas, El Paso, Houston, and San Antonio.
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. Employees enjoy excellent benefits along with tremendous opportunities to do important work at a large dynamic state agency making a positive difference in the lives of Texans.
Essential Position Functions
Provides legal advice, counsel and assistance to clients and management on factual and legal issues.
Participates in administrative and evidentiary hearings and in the discovery process.
Performs legal research and investigations; reports findings and conclusions.
Performs all phases of civil litigation of consumer protection cases including the drafting of petitions, motions, pleadings, orders, briefs, discovery and memoranda; prepares cases for trial.
Represents the Office of the Attorney General in civil matters before state or federal district and appellate courts.
Prepares legal documents, including but not limited to briefs, pleadings, and memoranda; prepares cases for trial.
Analyzes complex factual and legal issues and develops evidence through witness interviews, depositions, and other discovery for filing of consumer protection cases.
Coordinates, plans, and monitors legal and/or administrative activities.
Advises management on factual and legal issues.
Assists in drafting bills and amendments for legislative consideration.
Provides technical guidance to less tenured staff and may help train others.
Maintains knowledge of legal principles and practices relevant to Consumer Protection.
Testifies at hearings, trials, and legislative meetings.
Maintains a high volume of litigation cases and investigations.
Performs related work as assigned.
Maintains relevant knowledge necessary to perform essential job functions.
Attends work regularly in compliance with the 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
Graduation from an accredited law school with a J.D.
Four years of full‑time experience working as a licensed attorney in Consumer Protection, Commercial Litigation, or Consumer Law.
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.
Knowledge of the Texas Deceptive Trade Practices Act and other relevant Consumer Protection statutes and regulations.
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.
Skill in legal research, writing, and analysis; conducting investigations; mediation and negotiations; reasoning and logic; solving complex problems; and using applicable software.
Ability to prepare legal documents, conduct research, interpret and apply laws, summarize findings, prepare cases for trial, conduct hearings, and train others.
Ability to work under pressure and respond to deadlines.
Ability to supervise the work of others.
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 the assigned OAG work location, performing all tasks within the designated workspace.
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 up to 30 lbs.
Ability to travel (including overnight travel) up to 20 % of the time.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience as the First Chair in jury trials involving consumer law.
Seniority Level Associate
Employment Type Full‑time
Job Function Legal
Industry Law Practice
Benefits
Medical insurance
Vision insurance
401(k)
Paid paternity leave
Paid maternity leave
Student loan assistance
Disability insurance
Pension plan
Tuition assistance
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