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at Texas Department of Information Resources (DIR)
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
The Transportation Division of the Office of the Attorney General (OAG) is
seeking a Research Specialist. Work will involve coordinating legal
activities; researching, analyzing, investigating, and drafting legal
documents; and assisting Assistant Attorneys General in the Transportation
Division in representing the State’s interests in litigation. This position
will be reclassified to an Assistant Attorney General I position upon the
employee obtaining a law license with the State Bar of Texas. Upon obtaining a
law license, work involves entry-level attorney work for the Transportation
Division such as preparing and handling lawsuits involving, but not limited
to, eminent domain, tort claims, workers’ compensation, employment
discrimination, contract claims, etc., in both State and Federal Court.
The 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 (https://ers.texas.gov/Benefits-at-a-Glance) along with tremendous opportunities to do important work making a positive difference in the lives of Texans. OAG employees experience the challenge and honor of public service while enjoying a healthy work-life balance and gaining hands-on legal experience.
ESSENTIAL POSITION FUNCTIONS
- Researches and analyzes legal sources such as statutes, case law, administrative records, opinions, articles, treaties, property titles, and rules and regulations
- Prepares, reviews, and edits pleadings, motions, briefs, abstracts, petitions, legal correspondence, and other legal documents
- Assists other attorneys in providing legal advice, counsel, and assistance to clients
- 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