OAG - Antitrust | Investigator II-III | 26-0494

GENERAL DESCRIPTION
The OAG’s Antitrust Division is seeking an experienced, self-driven investigator 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 (https://ers.texas.gov/Benefits-at-a- Glance) along with tremendous opportunities to do important work and make a positive difference in the lives of Texans.

ESSENTIAL POSITION FUNCTIONS

• Obtains and analyzes information, data, and evidence from a variety of sources associated with antitrust cases and complaints
• Assists with conducting background investigations, which includes contacting and interviewing witnesses, taking thorough notes, and preparing interview summaries
• Organizes and maintains voluminous case files, in both hard-copy and electronic forms, and ensures adherence to confidentiality requirements
• Searches discovery databases, reviews documents, and identifies and codes relevant information
• Receives and acts upon phone complaints from referring agencies and the general public
• Coordinates investigations with other state and federal agencies and organizations involved in antitrust enforcement activities
• Assists with drafting Civil Investigative Demands and correspondence
• Provides technical guidance to less tenured staff
• 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