Overview
The Public Finance Division of the Office of the Attorney General (OAG) is seeking an Assistant Attorney General whose work will involve reviewing and approving entry-level to moderately complex bonds and similar obligations by state agencies, cities, counties, school districts, and other governmental entities or instrumentalities of the state, which may include certain non-profit corporations created to act on behalf of some of these political subdivisions.
PLEASE NOTE THIS APPLICATION IS EXPRESSING INTEREST IN THIS ROLE AND NOT A FORMAL APPLICATION
Essential responsibilities
- Reviews bond transcripts submitted by a wide variety of governmental entities
- Drafts preliminary and final approval letters regarding bond transcripts and discusses approval requirements with bond counsel
- Conducts legal research in the area of Public Finance, reporting findings and conclusions
- Responds to inquiries relating to Public Finance from governmental officials and bond counsel
- Represents the Attorney General in bond validation litigation, as necessary
- Provides legal advice, counsel, and assistance to client state agency, as necessary
- Works over 40 hours per week as needed
Qualifications
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
AAG III :
Education : Graduation from an accredited law school with Juris Doctor degree (J.D.)Experience : Two years of full-time legal experience as a licensed attorneyLicensed as an attorney by the State Bar of TexasMust be in good standing with the State Bar of Texas and eligible to practice law in Texas by start dateKnowledge of federal and state laws affecting state agencies and their rulesKnowledge of laws and legal principles and practices relevant to the Public Finance Division within the Office of the Attorney GeneralSkill in handling multiple tasks, prioritizing, and meeting deadlinesSkill in effective oral and written communicationSkill in exercising sound judgment and effective decision makingSkill in using a computer for word-processing and data entry / retrievalAbility 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 receive and respond positively to constructive feedbackAbility to work cooperatively with others in a professional office environmentAbility to provide excellent customer serviceAbility to arrange for personal transportation for business-related travelAbility to work more than 40 hours as needed and in compliance with the FLSAAbility to lift and relocate 30 lbs.Ability to travel (including overnight travel) up to 5%AAG IV : All of the above qualifications for an AAG III, PLUS :
Experience : One additional year of full-time legal experience as a licensed attorneySkill in legal research, writing, and analysis; in conducting investigations; in mediation and negotiations; in using reasoning and logic; in identifying and solving complex problems; in prioritizing workloads; in using judgment to identify courses of action; and in the use of a computer and applicable software.Preferred qualifications
Experience : Legal experience in public finance law or closely related areaSeniority level
Mid-Senior levelEmployment type
Full-timeJob function
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