Job Specifications
Dallas, Texas
Hybrid
$43.00-$52.00
14 days ago
Full Time
Mid Level
Professional Degree
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Assistant Attorney General (SourceAmerica on behalf of our nonprofit network)
At SourceAmerica, we are committed to serving as a connector for people with disabilities and veterans. We are currently recruiting talent on behalf of our nonprofit network for an Assistant Attorney General position in Dallas, Texas. This position is part of the AbilityOne Program and is disability friendly, including for individuals with physical, mental, and psychological disabilities. Candidates selected to be an AbilityOne participating employee must provide documentation verifying a qualifying significant disability, as required by U.S. AbilityOne Commission policies.
WHY THIS ROLE STANDS OUT
As an
Assistant Attorney General, you will represent the State’s interest in judicial
and administrative matters for the Child Support Division. You will provide
legal advice, consultation, and technical assistance to Child Support Program
staff while helping families navigate important legal matters.
WORK
SCHEDULE & LOCATION
Monday - Friday, 8:00
am - 5:00 pm. This is a full-time, first-shift position located in the
Dallas, Texas area.
WHAT YOU WILL DO
· Review and approve
pleadings.
· Review and approve
proposed orders.
· Answer legal questions
from Child Support Officers.
· Represent the State’s
interest in judicial and administrative matters.
· Provide legal advice,
consultation, and technical assistance to Child Support Program staff.
Requirements
WHAT YOU BRING
· Juris
Doctor degree from an accredited law school.
· Licensed
as an attorney by the State of Texas.
· Member
in good standing with the State Bar of Texas.
· Knowledge
of Family Law and the Texas Family Code.
· Skill
in legal writing, mediation, negotiation, legal research, and trial
preparation.
· Ability
to use a personal computer for word processing, data entry, and information
retrieval.
· Ability
to build effective working relationships with employees and the public.
· Ability
to work under pressure, meet deadlines, and provide excellent customer service.
· Flexibility
to work between 8:00 am and 5:00 pm, Monday through Friday.
· Must
not own a family law practice due to conflict-of-interest requirements.
ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS
· Two
years of experience handling Family Law cases is a plus but not required.
· Jury
trial experience is a plus but not required.
· Experience
working in a fast-paced environment is preferred.
· Ability
to read, write, and speak Spanish is a plus but not required.
· Applicants
may apply before taking the bar exam but may not start until a Bar Number is
issued.
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
· Must
pass a drug test.
· Must
pass a driver’s license check.
· Must
pass a Department of Justice criminal history background check.
· Must
provide a valid Social Security card.
COMPENSATION
This
is an hourly position. Assistant Attorney General I pays $43.00+ per hour for
candidates with 0-1 years of experience or recent law school graduates who have
passed the bar exam. Assistant Attorney General II pays $50.00 +per hour for
candidates with other accepted experience.
READYTO APPLY?
If you are a licensed Texas attorney seeking meaningful
public service work, a mission-driven environment, and the
opportunity to support children and families through the Child
Support Program, we encourage you to apply.