OAG - Transportation | Assistant Attorney General III

The Transportation Division of the Texas Attorney General’s Office defends the Texas Department of Transportation throughout the State against claims involving personal injuries including premises liability, auto accident, and workers’ compensation. Assistant attorneys general in the Transportation Division that handle tort matters have a spirited docket that includes jury trials, as well as motion and discovery practice. There is an opportunity to handle appeals, including briefing and oral argument.

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 ((Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).) 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

• Graduation from an accredited law school with a Juris Doctor Degree (J.D.)
• Licensed as an attorney by the State of Texas
• Member in good standing with the State Bar of Texas
• 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 personal injury and property damage 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 workspace 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.
• Experience:
  
  Two years full-time experience as a licensed attorney

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience in civil litigation
• Knowledge of Texas Tort Claims Act
• Experience participating in remote proceedings using Zoom or other teleconference software