OAG - General Litigation | Research Specialist V | 26-0485

GENERAL DESCRIPTION
The General Litigation Division (GLD) of the Office of the Attorney General (OAG) represents the state’s law enforcement agencies and their officials & employees in civil proceedings in both federal and state court. All legal staff in GLD actively participate in a robust litigation practice that includes motion and discovery practice, jury trials, and, in many cases, appellate matters at both the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit and state courts of appeals. GLD is seeking an eager research specialist with experience in GLD work and enthusiasm to join this exciting litigation division. OAG employees enjoy excellent benefits while engaging in the honor of public service at a large, dynamic state agency that makes a positive difference in the lives of Texans.

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 at a large, dynamic state agency making a positive difference in the lives of Texans.

ESSENTIAL POSITION FUNCTIONS

• Performs highly advanced legal work, including preparing, reviewing, and editing motions, briefs, and other legal documents; researching complex legal issues; assessing case strategies and developments; and preparing cases for trial and/or appellate proceedings.
• Collects, compiles, and analyzes data of specialized research projects; plans, develops, coordinates, and administers research projects.
• Analyzes and evaluates current case law and its impact on case strategies.
• Oversees the preparation and development, implementation, and of research projects.
• Coordinates, assembles, and prepares evidence, exhibits, affidavits and documents for use in legal proceedings; determines the scope and methodologies of research projects and areas to be evaluated.
• Conducts statistical, documentary and investigatory research; analyze complex data and documents; create support material for investigations and evidentiary product.
• Coordinates the preparation of reports of research findings, research data sets and documents data structure and definitions.
• Prepares attorneys for meetings with witnesses, expert witnesses and defense counsel.
• Participates in data-gathering interviews as needed; assists in formulating research objectives and programs.
• Prepares and conducts presentations, as needed.
• Analyzes and evaluates the impact of legislation, regulations, and policies affecting current research.
• Collects, compiles, and analyzes research data.
• Assists in designing and creating computer programs for research applications; may supervise the work of others.
• 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.