About This Role
Representing the state's interest in judicial and administrative matters for the Child Support Division is the core of this temporary attorney position. The role involves providing legal advice, consultation, and technical assistance to the Child Support Program and staff, and is based remotely with some on-site training.
Responsibilities
- Represent the State of Texas at legal proceedings to locate, establish, enforce, modify, or terminate court orders for child support and medical support
- Represent the State of Texas in administrative hearings
- Provide legal advice, consultation, and technical assistance to the Child Support Program
- Develop and deliver training
- Perform related work as assigned
- Attend work regularly in compliance with the agreed-upon work schedule
- Ensure security and confidentiality of sensitive and/or protected information
- Comply with all agency policies and procedures, including those of ethics and integrity
Requirements
- Graduation from high school or equivalent
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university; experience in closely related fields may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis
- Graduation from an accredited law school with a Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree
- Licensed as an attorney by the State of Texas
- Member in good standing with the State Bar of Texas
- 1 year of full-time legal experience as a licensed attorney
- 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 arrange for personal transportation for business-related travel
Nice to have:
- Two years of experience in Family Law cases
- Experience in handling a high-volume legal practice
Important Details
- Work format: remote (some on-site training is required at the AG's office in Lubbock)
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