Assistant Attorney General I

24 hours ago

Austin, Texas, United States CAPPS, Inc. Full time
Job Summary

The Open Records Division of the Office of the Attorney General is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Assistant Attorney General to perform work involving interpretation of laws governing public access to government information and drafting of informal open records letter rulings and formal open records decisions.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Research and draft informal opinions and rulings, memoranda, correspondence, and publications
  • Perform related work as assigned
  • Maintain relevant knowledge necessary to perform essential job functions
  • Ensure security and confidentiality of sensitive and/or protected information
  • Comply with all agency policies and procedures, including those pertaining to ethics and integrity
Requirements:

  • Graduation from an accredited law school with a J.D.
  • Licensed as an attorney by the State of Texas
  • Must be in good standing with the State Bar of Texas and eligible to practice law in Texas by start date
  • Knowledge of laws and legal principles and practices
  • Skill in using a computer for word-processing and data entry/retrieval
  • Skill in effective oral and written communication
  • Skill in working cooperatively with attorneys, supervisors, and support staff
  • Ability to handle stressful situations
  • Ability to work with others in a professional office environment
  • Ability to receive and respond positively to constructive feedback
  • Ability to provide excellent customer service
  • Ability to work more than 40 hours as needed and in compliance with the FLSA
  • Ability to arrange for personal transportation for business-related travel
  • Ability to lift and relocate 30 lbs.
  • Skill in handling multiple tasks, prioritizing, and meeting deadlines
  • Skill in exercising sound judgment and effective decision making
  • Ability 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 lift and relocate 30 lbs.
  • Ability to travel (including overnight travel) up to 5%
Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience in interpreting and applying the Public Information Act
  • Experience in administrative law
  • One to two years of experience in public service or government law
  • Experience in peer review environment
  • Other Language: Ability to proficiently read, write, and speak Spanish

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