Assistant Attorney General II (OAG)

This is a State Set Aside Contract which requires employees have a qualifying disability. This could include disabilities such as: arthritis, asthma, orthopedic disorders, blindness or other visual impairments, lupus, cosmetic disfigurements, HIV/AIDS, epilepsy, hepatitis, lung disease, diabetes, head injuries, cancer, substance abuse, heart conditions, mental illnesses, intellectual disabilities, visual or hearing impairments, physical disabilities, and a variety of other disabilities.

Must Be Able to Provide Documentation from A Third Party Such as A Health Care Provider.

Goodwill Staffing Services Is Looking for A Assistant Attorney General Ii (temporary-Position) in Pharr, Texas.

General Description:
Performs Routine (journey-Level) Legal Work. Work Involves Providing Legal Advice, Counsel, and Assistance; Representing the State's Interest in Civil and Criminal Matters; Reviewing, Evaluating, and Rendering Legal Opinions; Preparing Legal Documentation; and Assisting in Drafting Bills and Amendments for Legislative Consideration. Works Under Moderate Supervision, with Limited Latitude for The Use of Initiative and Independent Judgment.

Examples of Work Performed:

• Provides Legal Advice, Counsel, and Assistance.
• Represents the State's Interest in Civil and Criminal Matters.
• Prepares Legal Documents, Including but Not Limited to Briefs, Pleadings, and Memoranda.
• Prepares Cases for Trial.
• Performs Legal Research and Investigations, and Reports Findings and Conclusions.
• Participates in Administrative Hearings and Evidentiary Hearings and In the Discovery Process.
• Assists in Drafting Bills and Amendments for Legislative Consideration.
• May Represent the Office of The Attorney General Before State or Federal District and Appellate Courts.
• Performs Related Work as Assigned

General Qualification Guidelines

• Experience in Legal Work. Graduation from An Accredited Law School with A Juris Doctor (jd) Degree. Member in Good Standing with The State Bar of Texas.
• Knowledge of Legal Principles, Practices, and Proceedings; and Of State and Federal Laws, Regulations, and Rules.
• Skill in Legal Research, Writing, and Analysis; in Conducting Investigations; in Mediation and Negotiations; in Using Reasoning and Logic; in Identifying and Solving Complex Problems; in Prioritizing Workloads; in Using Judgment to Identify Courses of Action; and In the Use of A Computer and Applicable Software.
• Ability 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 Effectively.
• Must Be Licensed as An Attorney by The State of Texas.

Goodwill Industries of South Texas Inc. Is an Eo Employer-M/f/vets/disabled and Other Protected Categories.