Texas Attorney General
OAG - Tort Litigation | Legal Assistant I | 26-0182
Texas Attorney General, Austin, Texas, us, 78716
OAG - Tort Litigation | Legal Assistant I | 26-0182
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OAG - Tort Litigation | Legal Assistant I | 26-0182
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Texas Attorney General .
The Office of the Attorney General (OAG) is seeking a Legal Assistant whose work will involve legal assistant work for the Tort Litigation Division Claims Section. Work involves researching, analyzing, investigating, and drafting legal documents and assisting attorneys with case management.
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 at a large, dynamic state agency making a positive difference in the lives of Texans.
Essential Position Functions
Provides legal support for two or more attorneys
Maintains communication with client agencies, division attorneys, and the general public
Organizes, indexes, and saves legal and administrative documents
Reviews and processes mail for legal staff
Prepares, proofreads, and edits legal and administrative documents, which may include demand and denial letters, installment agreements, and settlement packages
Develops, coordinates, and maintains record‑keeping systems
Prepares statistical and administrative reports
May obtain, verify, and record evidence and documents for use in investigations
May evaluate and summarize investigative findings
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
Qualifications Minimum Qualifications
Education: Graduation from high school or equivalent
Education: Three years full‑time experience as a legal assistant, legal secretary, or general office experience in a legal environment; may substitute ninety credit hours from an accredited college or university with coursework in law or a related field on a year‑for‑year basis.
Knowledge of office procedures in a legal setting
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 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 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
Education: Graduation from a course of study for legal assistants [Copy of certificate required at time of interview.]
Experience: Experience in civil litigation with the Texas Attorney General or other state agency
Experience: MS Word 2013, Adobe Acrobat XI Pro, Excel 2013 and LCMS
Knowledge of the Texas Tort Claims Act
Knowledge of applicable legal terminology and principles concerning the State’s liability and defenses
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
Seniority level Mid‑Senior level
Employment type Full‑time
Job function Legal
Industries Law Practice
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OAG - Tort Litigation | Legal Assistant I | 26-0182
role at
Texas Attorney General .
The Office of the Attorney General (OAG) is seeking a Legal Assistant whose work will involve legal assistant work for the Tort Litigation Division Claims Section. Work involves researching, analyzing, investigating, and drafting legal documents and assisting attorneys with case management.
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 at a large, dynamic state agency making a positive difference in the lives of Texans.
Essential Position Functions
Provides legal support for two or more attorneys
Maintains communication with client agencies, division attorneys, and the general public
Organizes, indexes, and saves legal and administrative documents
Reviews and processes mail for legal staff
Prepares, proofreads, and edits legal and administrative documents, which may include demand and denial letters, installment agreements, and settlement packages
Develops, coordinates, and maintains record‑keeping systems
Prepares statistical and administrative reports
May obtain, verify, and record evidence and documents for use in investigations
May evaluate and summarize investigative findings
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
Qualifications Minimum Qualifications
Education: Graduation from high school or equivalent
Education: Three years full‑time experience as a legal assistant, legal secretary, or general office experience in a legal environment; may substitute ninety credit hours from an accredited college or university with coursework in law or a related field on a year‑for‑year basis.
Knowledge of office procedures in a legal setting
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 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 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
Education: Graduation from a course of study for legal assistants [Copy of certificate required at time of interview.]
Experience: Experience in civil litigation with the Texas Attorney General or other state agency
Experience: MS Word 2013, Adobe Acrobat XI Pro, Excel 2013 and LCMS
Knowledge of the Texas Tort Claims Act
Knowledge of applicable legal terminology and principles concerning the State’s liability and defenses
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
Seniority level Mid‑Senior level
Employment type Full‑time
Job function Legal
Industries Law Practice
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