Job Description
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
The OAG’s Antitrust Division is seeking to hire an experienced, self-driven attorney capable of thriving in a collaborative work environment and independently overseeing cases with complex legal and factual issues. The Antitrust Division is charged with investigating and prosecuting violations of the Texas Free Enterprise and Antitrust Act and federal antitrust statutes. The Division’s caseload consists of highly complex and high-profile investigations and litigation which may involve antitrust violations such as monopolization, conspiracies among competitors, or anticompetitive mergers. Matters investigated or litigated can be local, regional, or national in scope and may be coordinated with other state attorneys general, the Federal Trade Commission, or the U.S. Department of Justice. Licensed attorneys with a demonstrable interest and/or experience in antitrust enforcement or litigation are encouraged to apply.
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. OAG employees enjoy excellent benefits ( along with tremendous opportunities to do important work and make a positive difference in the lives of Texans. Assistant Attorneys General (AAGs) 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.
ESSENTIAL POSITION FUNCTIONS
Assistant Attorney General I:
Conducts entry level to moderately complex antitrust and related litigation in both state and federal courts
Initiates and conducts antitrust and related law investigations, including directing investigator and economist activity
Provides antitrust and related information to state and local governments
Performs all phases of civil litigation of antitrust cases including the drafting of petitions, motions, pleadings, orders, briefs, discovery, and memorandum
Performs or directs legal research and report findings and conclusions
Assists in or coordinates others in preparing cases for trial
Provides antitrust and related information to state and local governments
Represents the Office of the Attorney General before state or federal district and appellate courts
Prepares or coordinates the preparation of legal briefs, pleadings, and other legal documents
Provides legal advice, counsel and assistance to client state agencies, local prosecutors or law enforcement entities
Communicates with representatives of state agencies and consumers
Analyzes entry level to moderately complex factual and legal issues and develops evidence for filing of antitrust cases
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
Assistant Attorney General II: All the above functions for an AAG I, PLUS:
Manages a docket of beginning and intermediate level litigation cases and investigations
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Assistant Attorney General I:
Education: Graduation from an accredited law school with a Juris Doctor (JD) degree
Licensed to practice law 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 antitrust law and legal principles and practices
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 travel (including overnight travel) up to 5%
Assistant Attorney General II – All of the above qualifications for an AAG I, plus:
Experience: One year of full-time experience working as a licensed attorney in the following (or closely related) fields: antitrust, complex civil litigation, commercial litigation
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Experience: Antitrust matters or other document-intensive complex civil litigation
Knowledge: Laws and legal principles and practices relevant to Texas and federal antitrust and trade regulations statutes
Abilities: Provide expertise in specific and relevant areas of law to Executive Administration, division management, and division attorneys; handles or directs high-profile and/or complex litigation affecting the Antitrust Division; and serves as a mentor to division attorneys
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
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Job Tags
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