OAG - Law Fellows | Research Specialist V | 27-003

Please paste the following URL into a browser to view the entire job posting on the CAPPS Careers page.https://erphcmprd.cpa.texas.gov/psp/candidateportal/EMPLOYEE/HRMS/c/HRS\_HRAM\_FL.HRS\_CG\_SEARCH\_FL.GBL?Page=HRS\_APP\_JBPST\_FLandAction=UandFOCUS=ApplicantandSiteId=1andJobOpeningId=105982andPostingSeq=1Job DescriptionGENERAL DESCRIPTIONThe Solicitor General Division of the Office of the Texas Attorney General offers up to four prestigious, one-year Coleman Fellowships, which are named after Gregory S. Coleman, Texas's first Solicitor General and one of the preeminent appellate advocates of his generation. Coleman was only 47 when his life was cut short by a tragic plane crash. His high standards of professionalism, integrity, and excellence in oral and written advocacy live on in the Office of the Solicitor General. Coleman Fellows work closely with Office of Solicitor General lawyers in representing Texas's interests before appellate courts. Duties include preparing briefs and petitions in cases on appeal in the United States Supreme Court, the Texas Supreme Court, and federal and state courts of appeals; preparing recommendations to the Solicitor General regarding authorization of appeals; and assisting attorneys in the Office in preparing for oral arguments. The Office also tries to ensure that Coleman Fellows who are licensed have an opportunity to lead the briefing and then present oral argument in at least one appeal.The OAG is a dynamic state agency with over 4,000 employees throughout the State of Texas. As the State's law firm, the OAG provides exemplary legal representation in diverse areas of law. OAG employees enjoy excellent benefits (https://ers.texas.gov/Benefits-at-a-Glance) along with tremendous opportunities to do important work at a large, dynamic state agency making a positive difference in the lives of Texans. ESSENTIAL POSITION FUNCTIONSAssists in representing the state's interests before state or federal appellate courts; assists in researching and drafting briefs; assists in preparing attorneys for oral argumentsAssists with the analysis of complex factual and legal issues related to appellate matters, such as dispositive pleadings, jury charges, moot-verdict and post-trial motions, and appellate briefs and motionsAssists other attorneys in providing legal advice, counsel and assistance to client state agenciesResearches and analyzes legal sources such as statutes, case law, administrative records, opinions, articles, treaties, property titles, and rules and regulationsPrepares, reviews, and edits pleadings, motions, briefs, abstracts, petitions, legal correspondence, and other legal documentsPerforms related work as assignedMaintains relevant knowledge necessary to perform essential job functionsAttends 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 MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONSEducation: Graduated from an accredited law school with a Juris Doctor degree (J.D.)Skill in handling multiple tasks, prioritizing, and meeting deadlinesSkill in effective oral and written communicationSkill in exercising sound judgment and effective decision makingAbility to receive and respond positively to constructive feedbackAbility to work cooperatively with others in a professional office environmentAbility to provide excellent customer serviceAbility 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 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 overn ght travel) up to 5% PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONSExperience: Judicial Clerkship TO APPLY To apply for a job with the OAG, electronic applications can be submitted through CAPPS Recruit. A State of Texas application must be completed to be considered, and paper applications are not accepted. Your application for this position may subject you to a criminal background check pursuant to the Texas Government Code. Military Crosswalk information can be accessed at https://hr.sao.texas.gov/Compensation/MilitaryCrosswalk/MOSC\_PlanningResearchandStatistics.pdfTHE OAG IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER