OAG - Special Litigation | Research Specialist V |

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=106852andPostingSeq=1Job DescriptionGENERAL DESCRIPTIONThe Office of the Attorney General, a dynamic state agency with over 4000 employees throughout the State of Texas, offers highly competitive one-year paid fellowships and is seeking a qualified individual for the Special Litigation Unit. The Special Litigation Unit is the division within the Office of the Attorney General tasked with litigating certain constitutional and politically sensitive cases. Among other things, the division handles matters relating to the First Amendment, abortion, redistricting, elections, and immigration. It represents State clients, including the Governor, Secretary of State, and state legislators, and provides legal counsel to the agency's executive administration on significant, multi-divisional litigation matters.The fellowship is a demanding, one-year position designed for recent law graduates seeking advanced trial experience. Many fellows arrive after having completed a judicial clerkship or obtain one for the following term. They assist the division with legal responsibilities, including appearing in court, writing briefs, taking depositions, conducting written discovery, and interacting with clients and opposing counsel.OAG employees enjoy excellent benefits 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 FUNCTIONSRepresents the State's interest in all stages of significant, high-profile, and complex multi-divisional litigation matters involving a variety of legal areas at the pretrial, trial, and appellate level in both state and federal courtPerforms legal research, and prepares complex motions, including pleadings, briefs, memoranda, and other legal documentsProvides legal advice, counsel, and assistance to clients and management as assigned, performs analyses of complex factual and legal issues and develops evidence through witness interviews, depositions, and other discoveryProvides excellent client service and functions well with other attorneys and staff within a dynamic office environmentPerforms 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 integrityMINIMUM QUALIFICATIONSEducation: Currently in an accredited law school with an anticipated graduation date between May 2027 and July 2027Registration for July 2027 Texas Bar ExamPrevious clerkship is preferred but not requiredStrong knowledge of legal principles and proceedings, especially civil procedure and constitutional lawSkill in legal research, writing, and analysisSkill 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 trave (including overnight travel) up to 20% 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