OAG - Tort Litigation | Assistant Attorney General

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=102257andPostingSeq=1Job DescriptionGENERAL DESCRIPTIONThe Office of the Attorney General (OAG) is a dynamic state agency with over 4000 employees throughout the State of Texas. As the State's law firm, the OAG provides exemplary legal representation in diverse areas of law. Assistant Attorneys General experience the challenge and honor of public service while enjoying a healthy work-life balance; hands-on legal experience; and engaging camaraderie in Austin, the scenic and lively capital of Texas. The Tort Litigation Division specializes in defending state agencies and employees throughout the state against claims involving personal injuries, including medical malpractice, premises liability, auto accidents and workers' compensation. We provide a highly collaborative work environment where lawyers help one another while managing their own dockets as first chair from the initial stages of a case through any appeal. The OAG seeks qualified, self-motivated candidates to manage cases from inception to conclusion, including drafting motions and discovery, appearing at hearings, trying cases, negotiating settlements, and handling appeals, as well as assisting other AAGs. 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 FUNCTIONSAssistant Attorney General IV:Evaluates and defends against claims made against state agencies under the Texas Tort Claims Act, Texas Medical Liability Act, and the Workers' Compensation Act at all stages of litigation, including pre-litigation claims, administrative hearings, jury trials in district and county courts, and appellate work; assesses and files claims and suits on behalf of state agencies to recover subrogation interests and property damage claimsReviews medical records, researches appellate decisions and related case law, and drafts summary reports and legal memorandumProvides legal advice, counsel and assistance to client state agenciesConducts jury trialsDrafts appellate briefsConducts jury trialsPrepares legal documents, including but not limited to briefs, pleadings, and memorandaPerforms legal research and investigations, and reports findings and conclusionsParticipates in administrative and evidentiary hearings and in the discovery processAnalyzes factual and legal issues and develops evidence through witness interviews, depositions, and other discoveryPerforms related work as assignedMaintains relevant knowledge necessary to perform essential job functionsAttends work regularly in compliance with agreed-upon work scheduleEnsures security and confidentiality of sensitive and/or protected informationComplies with all agency policies and procedures, including those pertaining to ethics and integrity Assistant Attorney General V - All of the above functions for an Assistant Attorney General IV, PLUS:May mentor and review work by less tenured staffMINIMUM QUALIFICATIONSAssistant Attorney General IV:Education: Graduated from an accredited law school with a J.D.Licensed as an attorney by the State of TexasMember in good standing with the State Bar of Texas and eligible to practice law in Texas by start date.Experience: Three years full-time experience as a licensed attorneyKnowledge of legal principles, practices, and proceedings; and of state and federal laws, regulations, and rulesSkill in legal research, writing, and analysis; in conduct ng investigations; in mediation and negotiations; in using reasoning and logic; in identifying and solving complex problems; in prioritizing workloads; and in using judgment to identify courses of actionSkill in effectively managing a moderately heavy caseload in all stages of developmentSkill in using a computer for word-processing and data entry/retrievalSkill in handling multiple tasks, prioritizing, and meeting deadlinesSkill in effective oral and written communication skills [Writing sample required at time of interview]Skill in exercising sound judgment and effective decision makingAbility to prepare legal documents, to conduct research, to interpret and apply laws, to summarize findings, to prepare cases and present at trial, to conduct hearings, and to communicate effectivelyAbility 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 overnight travel) up to 35% Assistant Attorney General V - All of the above qualifications for an Assistant Attorney General III, PLUS:Experience: One additional year of full-time legal experience as a licensed attorneyPREFERRED QUALIFICATIONSExperience handling health care liability claims under the Texas Medical Liability ActFirst Chair jury trial experienceExperience handling workers' compensation lawExperience handling personal injury casesExperience using MS Word, Adobe Acrobat, Excel, SharePoint, and L