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State of Texas

OAG - Transportation | Assistant Attorney General III | 25-0665 | REVISED 08/23/

State of Texas, Austin, Texas, us, 78716

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Overview Realize the dream of meaningful work in a collegial environment. Come join a vital team facilitating the roads, bridges, tunnels, and other infrastructure for the fastest-growing state: Texas! As Texas grows so does its need for transportation. You can be a part of the State’s tremendous growth while honing your litigation and courtroom skills. The Transportation Division represents TxDOT in acquiring needed property through eminent domain, and in lawsuits spanning numerous subject areas including torts, worker’s compensation, employment discrimination, contracts, and regulatory enforcement in both state and federal courts. The Transportation Division litigation docket includes administrative hearings, motion and discovery practice, jury trials, and appeals.

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 (https://ers.texas.gov/Benefits-at-a-Glance) along with tremendous opportunities to do important work making a positive difference in the lives of Texans. Assistant Attorneys General (AAGs) experience the challenge and honor of public service while enjoying a healthy work-life balance; hands-on legal experience; and engaging camaraderie in Austin, the scenic and lively capital of Texas.

Minimum Qualifications

Education: Graduation from an accredited law school with a Juris Doctor Degree (J.D.)

Experience: Two years of full-time experience as a licensed attorney

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.

Skill in using a computer for word-processing and data entry/retrieval

Skill in effective oral and written communication [writing sample required prior to interview, if selected]

Skill in exercising sound judgment and effective decision making

Skill in conducting effective research

Interest in handling eminent domain cases

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 work space 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 travel (including overnight travel) up to 30%

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.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience in civil litigation

Experience participating in remote proceedings using Zoom or other teleconference software

Knowledge of real estate valuation and appraisal

Knowledge of land use planning

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