OAG - Child Support | Assistant Attorney General I-IV | 25-0224

United States Department of Justice • Fort Worth, TX

383d • $81,375 - $95,025

About The Position

The Assistant Attorney General I-IV position within the Child Support Division of the Office of the Attorney General focuses on representing the State of Texas in family law proceedings related to child support. The role involves establishing paternity, obtaining court orders for financial and medical support, and enforcing child support orders. AAGs work collaboratively with other agencies and organizations to support Texas families, while also gaining significant trial experience and developing expertise in family law.

Requirements

• Graduation from high school or equivalent.
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
• 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 and eligible to practice law in Texas by start date.
• 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 work in person at assigned OAG work location and perform all assigned tasks at designated OAG work space.
• 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 25%.

Nice To Haves

• Two years' experience in handling Family Law cases.
• Jury Trial Experience.
• Experience in handling a high-volume legal practice.
• Ability to proficiently read, write, and speak Spanish.

Responsibilities

• Represent the State of Texas at legal proceedings to locate, establish, enforce, modify, or terminate court orders for child support and medical support.
• Represent the State of Texas in administrative hearings.
• Provide legal advice, consultation, and technical assistance to the Child Support Program.
• Develop and deliver training.
• Maintain relevant knowledge necessary to perform essential job functions.
• Attend work regularly in compliance with agreed-upon work schedule.
• Ensure security and confidentiality of sensitive and/or protected information.
• Comply with all agency policies and procedures, including those pertaining to ethics and integrity.

Benefits

• Excellent benefits including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Justice, Public Order, and Safety Activities
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees