Texas Commission on Environmental Quality

OAG - Administrative Law | Assistant Attorney General II | 26-0529

Texas Commission on Environmental Quality  •  $92k/yr  •  Austin, TX (Onsite)  •  3 days ago
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Job Description

OAG - Administrative Law | Assistant Attorney General II | 26-0529(00058653)

Organization

OFFICE OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL

Primary Location

Texas-Austin

Work Locations

Administrative Law
300 W. 15th St
Austin78701

Job

Legal

Employee Status

Regular

Schedule

Full-timeStandard Hours Per Week40.00
State Job Code3511
Salary Admin PlanB
Grade24

Salary (Pay Basis)

7,625.00-8,791.67(Monthly)

Number of Openings

1

Overtime Status

Exempt

Job Posting

May 26, 2026, 6:39:27 PM

Closing Date

Ongoing

GENERAL DESCRIPTION
The Office of the Attorney General (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. Lawyers in the Administrative Law Division (ALD) represent dozens of state agencies in court defending the interests of Texas on a variety of issues fundamental to people across the state. The work is exciting, and our lawyers manage their own dockets as first chair. If you want to go to court, work on important and diverse legal issues, make a difference, and serve the public, then we want you in ALD.

ALD is seeking an attorney who has experience in administrative law, or is willing to learn, and is willing to represent state agencies in state and federal district and appellate courts. This position involves handling administrative enforcement and defensive matters. This position may also involve defending the OAG in cases arising under the Public Information Act, assisting state agencies in responding to non-party subpoenas, and providing general counsel assistance to state agencies.

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. Assistant Attorneys General (AAGs) experience the challenge and honor of public service, flexible work schedules, a healthy work-life balance, hands-on legal experience, and camaraderie with other talented OAG staff.


ESSENTIAL POSITION FUNCTIONS

  • Represents state agencies in state and federal district and appellate courts in matters involving judicial review of agency orders, enforcement proceedings, actions challenging agency rules and statutes, and non-party subpoenas; may represent the Office of the Attorney General and state agencies in state district and appellate courts in open records litigation; may serve as general counsel to state agencies
  • Drafts pleadings, motions, briefs, and discovery; participates in trial and appellate advocacy
  • Analyzes routine factual and legal issues
  • Performs legal research
  • Coordinates, plans, and monitors legal activities
  • Provides legal advice, counsel, and assistance
  • Independently manages a diverse litigation docket with moderate supervision
  • Represents state agencies in administrative enforcement proceedings before the State Office of Administrative Hearings
  • 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

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

  • Education: Graduation from an accredited law school with a J.D.
  • Experience: One year of full-time experience working as a licensed attorney
  • Licensed as an attorney by the State Bar of Texas
  • Must be in good standing with the State Bar of Texas and eligible to practice law in Texas by start date.
  • Knowledge of legal principles, practices, and proceedings; and of state and federal laws, regulations, and rules relevant to administrative law
  • 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
  • Skill in handling multiple tasks, prioritizing, and meeting deadlines
  • Skill in effective oral and written communication
  • Skill in conducting effective research
  • Skill in exercising sound judgment and effective decision making
  • Skill in using a computer for word-processing and data entry/retrieval
  • Ability to prepare legal documents, to conduct research, to interpret and apply laws, to summarize findings, to prepare cases for trial, to conduct hearings, and to communicate effectively
  • 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 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 20%


PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

  • Experience or equivalent including appellate and brief writing experience
  • Experience in administrative law
  • Experience in interpreting and applying open records, open meetings and other open government legislation
  • Admitted to practice in Federal District Courts

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_Legal.pdf

THE OAG IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Texas Commission on Environmental Quality

About Texas Commission on Environmental Quality

The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality is the environmental agency for the state. We have approximately 2,800 employees, located in our central office in Austin and 16 regional offices around Texas.

The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality strives to protect our state's human and natural resources consistent with sustainable economic development. Our goal is clean air, clean water, and the safe management of waste.

To accomplish our mission, we will:

base decisions on the law, common sense, good science, and fiscal responsibility;

ensure that regulations are necessary, effective, and current;

apply regulations clearly and consistently;

ensure consistent, just, and timely enforcement when environmental laws are violated;

ensure meaningful public participation in the decision-making process;

promote and foster voluntary compliance with environmental laws and provide flexibility in achieving environmental goals; and

hire, develop, and retain a high-quality, diverse workforce.

View Agency Opportunities:

https://www.tceq.texas.gov/jobs

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EEO Commitment: The TCEQ is an equal opportunity employer. The agency does not allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation or veteran status.

Industry
Consulting & Advisory
Company Size
1,001-5,000 employees
Headquarters
Austin, TX
Year Founded
Unknown
Website
texas.gov
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