OAG - Child Support | Managing Attorney (Assistant Attorney General V) | 25-0511

(OAG) Child Support Division (CSD) in our mission to encourage responsible parenting by promoting the involvement of both parents in their children’s lives and ensuring that children in Texas receive the support they need and deserve. The Managing Attorney performs highly complex and/or supervisory (senior-level) legal work providing direction and guidance to management and legal staff of a Child Support Division field office. Work involves organizing employee work assignments, interpreting laws and regulations; and providing legal advice, counsel and assistance in representing the state’s interest in child support enforcement. CSD AAGs are part of a collegial statewide team dedicated to supporting Texas children and families. AAGs experience the challenge and honor of public service while enjoying a healthy work-life balance, developing hands-on legal experience, and engaging in camaraderie with their colleagues across the state. Will collaborate with other members of leadership, and external partners to serve Texas families. The Managing Attorney position shall report to an OAG work location at a CSD Region One Office (Lubbock, Amarillo, Abilene, San Angelo, Wichita Falls or Odessa). Regardless of primary duty point, the candidate must collaborate with relevant stakeholders throughout the region, and some travel to other worksites throughout the region for in-person meetings will be necessary. The San Angelo field office's legal functions will be supported by this position and work in coordination to oversee the management of the field office. This position will primarily be responsible for court functions in all assigned counties to the San Angelo field office, as well as assist in supporting administrative legal functions that will require in-person court or office coverage at least once per week. 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. Represent the State of Texas at legal proceedings. Plans, organizes, directs, and monitors office performance and takes corrective actions to achieve assigned goals and objectives Supervises all office personnel, including hiring, evaluating, counseling, and training under the direction of the Regional Director Supervises office legal processes under the direction of the Senior Regional Attorney Supervises and monitors the office budget Monitors and ensures compliance with federal and state regulations, policies, procedures, and standards while providing excellent customer service Responds to inquiries and resolves issues from agency management, government officials, attorneys, parents, advocacy and community groups and other customers Serves as primary office legal counsel Develops and delivers training 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 Qualifications Education: Graduation from an accredited law school with a Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree Experience: Four years of full-time experience working in the following (or closely related) fields: Full-time legal experience as a licensed attorney, two of which must have been in Family Law Licensed as an attorney by the State of Texas Must be in good standing with the State Bar of Texas and eligible to practice law in Texas by start date 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 work in person at assigned OAG work location, perform all assigned tasks at designated OAG work space within OAG work location, and perform in-person work with coworkers (e.g., collaborating, training, mentoring) for the entirety of every work week (unless on approved leave) Ability to arrange for personal transportation for business-related travel Ability to work more than 40 hours as needed and in compliance with the FLSA Ability to lift and relocate 30 lbs. Ability to travel (including overnight travel) up to 30% Preferred Qualifications Texas Child Support Program Experience in handling a high-volume legal practice Management experience Other Language: Ability to proficiently read, write, and speak Spanish To apply for a job with the OAG, electronic applications can be submitted through CAPPS Recruit. A State of Texas application must be completed to be considered, and paper applications are not accepted. Your application for this position may subject you to a criminal background check pursuant to the Texas Government Code. Military Crosswalk information can be accessed at https://hr.sao.texas.gov/Compensation/MilitaryCrosswalk/MOSC_Legal.pdf THE OAG IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER J-18808-Ljbffr

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Posted Date: 6/14/2025