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| Company: | Office of the Attorney General, TX | ||
| Job Title: | JDHuntr - Assistant Attorney General III–IV $9,166.67–$11,833.34 |
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| Job Category: | General Corporate [ View All General Corporate Jobs ] | ||
| Job Reference: | 87023 | ||
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| The General Counsel Division of a state Office of the Attorney General is seeking an experienced attorney to provide legal advice and support to the office and its client state agencies. Prior experience serving as general counsel or in-house counsel is preferred but not required. The selected attorney will work closely with agency leadership on high-impact matters affecting the state. The role is primarily transactional and broad in scope, with a focus on contracting and procurement, administrative law, legal research on complex or novel issues, legislative analysis, and support for policy development and implementation. Assistant Attorney General III–IV (General Counsel) 26-0573 (00058864) Location: Austin, TX; Dallas, TX Job Type: Full time ESSENTIAL POSITION FUNCTIONS Provides legal advice to the Office of the Attorney General, client state agencies, boards, and officials Prepares and reviews many types of contracts, purchase orders, amendments, memoranda, grants, invoices, and procurement documents for the Office of the Attorney General and client state agencies Assists the Division in ensuring the agency’s compliance with federal and state laws, regulations, court decisions, and legal opinions Participates or assists in the negotiation of agreements on behalf of the Office of the Attorney General and client state agencies Assists agency’s participation in the state and federal rulemaking process and provides related research, counsel, and document preparation Assists in the procurement phase of contracting for goods and services for the State of Texas Provides support and guidance and engages with issues that arise during management of a contract Performs legal research and reports findings and conclusions Assists in developing agency programs and establishing agency procedures Reviews laws, rules, and regulations affecting agency operations and administration Advises on the interpretation, application, and enforcement of agency laws and regulations Provides advice and counsel to the Office of the Attorney General on the preparation of legal opinions, briefs, pleadings, motions, petitions, and other legal documents Assists in developing appropriate legal solutions related to the implementation and monitoring of the agency’s internal business operations Assists in analyzing legislation and drafting proposals and amendments for legislative consideration Maintains effective working relationships with co-workers, attorneys, client agencies, vendors, and opposing counsel Assists in training less tenured staff 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 Assistant Attorney General III: 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 in the following (or closely related) fields: state or federal agency, local government, litigation, or in-house counsel Licensed as an attorney by the State Bar of Texas Must be in good standing with the State Bar of Texas and eligible to practice law in Texas by start date. Skill in handling multiple tasks, prioritizing, and meeting deadlines Skill in effective oral and written communication [Writing sample required at time of interview, if selected] Skill in exercising sound judgment and effective decision making Skill in conducting effective legal research Skill in working cooperatively with other attorneys, supervisors, investigators, and support staff 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 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 5% Assistant Attorney General IV: All of the above requirements for an AAG III, PLUS: Experience: One additional year of full-time experience as a licensed attorney PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS Experience: Eight to ten years of full-time experience as a licensed attorney in the following (or closely related) fields: state or federal agency, local government, litigation, or in-house counsel Previous experience in general counsel or in-house counsel is welcomed but not required. Judicial clerkship and/or journal experience Experience working in the Texas Legislature or familiarity with the Texas legislative process Knowledge of laws and legal principles and practices relevant to state government procurement, state contracting, public information, employment law, and transactional law. Excellent legal research and writing skills Assistant Attorney General III–IV (General Counsel) $9,166.67–$11,833.34 Office of the Attorney General 87023 |
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| Company: | Office of the Attorney General | ||
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| Employment type: | Full Time | ||
| Salary: | $9,166.67–$11,833.34 | ||
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| Degree: | JD | ||
| Experience (year): | Unspecified | ||
| Job Location: | Austin, TX USA | ||
| Address: | Austin, TX; Dallas, TX | ||
| Zip/Postal Code: | 73301 | ||
| Post Date: | 06/11/2026 | ||
| More Details: | Click here to read more about this job. | ||
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