OAG - Child Support | Managing Attorney | (Assistant Attorney General V) | 24-0528 | Revised 9/12/24
Corpus Christi, Texas
Employer: CAPPS
Industry: Legal
Salary: Competitive
Job type: Full-Time
Job Description
Are you interested in mission-driven work? Do you enjoy helping others? Join the Office of the Attorney General's Child Support Division (CSD) in our mission to encourage responsible parenting by promoting the involvement of both parents and ensuring children receive the support they need and deserve.
Assistant Attorneys General (AAGs) represent the State of Texas in judicial and administrative family law proceedings to establish paternity, obtain court orders for financial support and health care coverage for children, and enforce and modify child support orders. CSD staff also strive to promote the involvement of both parents in their children's lives and the agency regularly collaborates with other state agencies and community organizations to serve the needs of Texas families. CSD AAGs have a robust legal practice that includes gaining significant trial court experience, developing skills in negotiating agreed court orders, and becoming subject-matter experts in many practice areas of family law. CSD AAGs are part of a collegial statewide team dedicated to supporting Texas children and families.
Performs highly complex and/or managerial/attorney work. Work involves organizing employee work assignments; interpreting laws and regulations; and providing legal advice, counsel, and assistance in representing the state's interest in child support enforcement. 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.
Function Description
Represent the State of Texas at legal proceedings.
Plans, organizes, directs, and monitors office performance and takes corrective actions to achieve assigned goals and objectives
Supervises all office personnel, including hiring, evaluating, counseling, and training under the direction of the Regional Director
Supervises office legal processes under the direction of the Senior Regional Attorney
Supervises and monitors the office budget
Monitors and ensures compliance with federal and state regulations, policies, procedures, and standards while providing excellent customer service
Responds to inquiries and resolves issues from agency management, government officials, attorneys, parents, advocacy and community groups and other customers
Serves as primary office legal counsel
Develops and delivers training
Performs related work as assigned
Maintains relevant knowledge necessary to perform essential job functions
Attends 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
Qualifications:
Education: Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university
Education: Graduation from an accredited law school with a Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree
Must be in good standing with the State Bar of Texas and eligible to practice law in Texas by the start date
Experience: Four (4) years of full-time experience working in the following (or closely related) fields: Full-time legal experience as a licensed attorney, two of which must have been in Family Law
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, perform all assigned tasks at designated OAG workspace 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 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%
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Texas Child Support Program
Experience in handling a high-volume legal practice
Management experience
Other Language: Ability to proficiently read, write, and speak Spanish
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_Legal.pdf
THE OAG IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Are you interested in mission-driven work? Do you enjoy helping others? Join the Office of the Attorney General's Child Support Division (CSD) in our mission to encourage responsible parenting by promoting the involvement of both parents and ensuring children receive the support they need and deserve.
Assistant Attorneys General (AAGs) represent the State of Texas in judicial and administrative family law proceedings to establish paternity, obtain court orders for financial support and health care coverage for children, and enforce and modify child support orders. CSD staff also strive to promote the involvement of both parents in their children's lives and the agency regularly collaborates with other state agencies and community organizations to serve the needs of Texas families. CSD AAGs have a robust legal practice that includes gaining significant trial court experience, developing skills in negotiating agreed court orders, and becoming subject-matter experts in many practice areas of family law. CSD AAGs are part of a collegial statewide team dedicated to supporting Texas children and families.
Performs highly complex and/or managerial/attorney work. Work involves organizing employee work assignments; interpreting laws and regulations; and providing legal advice, counsel, and assistance in representing the state's interest in child support enforcement. 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.
Function Description
Represent the State of Texas at legal proceedings.
Plans, organizes, directs, and monitors office performance and takes corrective actions to achieve assigned goals and objectives
Supervises all office personnel, including hiring, evaluating, counseling, and training under the direction of the Regional Director
Supervises office legal processes under the direction of the Senior Regional Attorney
Supervises and monitors the office budget
Monitors and ensures compliance with federal and state regulations, policies, procedures, and standards while providing excellent customer service
Responds to inquiries and resolves issues from agency management, government officials, attorneys, parents, advocacy and community groups and other customers
Serves as primary office legal counsel
Develops and delivers training
Performs related work as assigned
Maintains relevant knowledge necessary to perform essential job functions
Attends 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
Qualifications:
Education: Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university
Education: Graduation from an accredited law school with a Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree
Must be in good standing with the State Bar of Texas and eligible to practice law in Texas by the start date
Experience: Four (4) years of full-time experience working in the following (or closely related) fields: Full-time legal experience as a licensed attorney, two of which must have been in Family Law
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, perform all assigned tasks at designated OAG workspace 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 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%
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Texas Child Support Program
Experience in handling a high-volume legal practice
Management experience
Other Language: Ability to proficiently read, write, and speak Spanish
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_Legal.pdf
THE OAG IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Created: 2024-09-13
Reference: 00045178
Country: United States
State: Texas
City: Corpus Christi
ZIP: 78373
Similar jobs:
-
OAG - Law Fellows | Research Specialist V | 25-0004
CAPPS in Austin, Texas -
OAG - Child Support | Managing Attorney (Assistant Attorney General V) | 24-0719 | REVISED
CAPPS in El Paso, Texas -
OAG - Information Governance | Program Supervisor III | 24-0884
CAPPS in Austin, Texas -
OAG - Child Support | Assistant Attorney General I-IV | 24-0259 | Revised 9/12/24
CAPPS in Temple, Texas -
OAG - Enviromental Protection | Research Specialist III | 25-0054
CAPPS in Austin, Texas -
OAG - Child Support | Assistant Attorney General I-IV | 24-0569 REVISED 9/12/24
CAPPS in Corpus Christi, Texas -
OAG - Child Support | Child Support Officer II | 25-0031
CAPPS in Abilene, Texas -
OAG - Criminal Appeals | Assistant Attorney General I | 24-0917
CAPPS in Austin, Texas -
OAG - Child Support | Child Support Officer II | 25-0036
CAPPS in Amarillo, Texas -
OAG - Healthcare Program Enforcement - Investigations | Assistant Attorney General IV-V | 25-0065
CAPPS in Austin, Texas -
OAG - Child Support | Child Support Officer II | 25-0017
CAPPS in Brownsville, Texas -
OAG - Election Integrity (CRP) | Legal Assistant II - III| 25-0007
CAPPS in Austin, Texas -
OAG - Crime Victim Services | Executive Assistant II | 25-0038
CAPPS in Austin, Texas -
OAG - Antitrust | Assistant Attorney General I-II | 24-0406
CAPPS in Austin, Texas -
OAG - Criminal Investigations | Program Specialist II | 24-0887
CAPPS in Austin, Texas -
OAG - Antitrust | Assistant Attorney General III-IV| 24-0774
CAPPS in Austin, Texas -
OAG - Healthcare Program Enforcement | Research Specialist III | 24-0920
CAPPS in Austin, Texas -
OAG - General Litigation | Assistant Attorney General III-IV | 25-0026
CAPPS in Austin, Texas -
OAG - Tax Litigation | Assistant Attorney General III-IV | 24-0902
CAPPS in Austin, Texas -
INTERNAL OAG Child Support | Child Support Officer III-IV | 25-0042 | CURRENT OAG EMPLOYEES ONLY
CAPPS in Desoto, Texas