Attorney

Job Description

Job Description

This is a temporary position for an Attorney at the Office of Attorney General.

Performs attorney work for the Child Support Division. Work involves representing the state’s interest in judicial and administrative matters, and providing legal advice, consultation, and technical assistance to the Child Support Program and staff.

Function Description

Represent the State of Texas at legal proceedings to locate, establish, enforce, modify, or terminate court orders for child support and medical support.

Represents the State of Texas in administrative hearings.

Provides legal advice, consultation, and technical assistance to the Child Support Program.

Develops and delivers training.

Performs related work as assigned.

Maintains relevant knowledge necessary to perform essential job functions.

Attends work regularly in compliance with the agreed-upon work schedule.

Ensures security and confidentiality of sensitive and / or protected information.

Comply with all agency policies and procedures, including ethics and integrity.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education : Graduation from high school or equivalent

Education : Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university; experience in the following (or closely related) fields may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis :

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

Licensed as an attorney by the State of Texas

Member in good standing with the State Bar of Texas

Experience : 1 year of full-time experience working in the following (or closely related) fields : Full-time legal experience as a licensed attorney

Knowledge of Family Law and the Texas Family Code

Skill in legal writing, mediation, and negotiation

Skill in serving as a trial lawyer, preparing sound opinions, conducting investigations and performing legal research

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

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 arrange for personal transportation for business-related travel

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS :

Two years of experience in Family Law cases.

Experience in handling a high-volume legal practice.

Our State Set-Asides requires us to maintain a ratio of 75%-25%

This means 75% of our employees must have either a disability or a barrier to employment