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OAG - Special Litigation | Research Specialist V | 26-0097

Special Litigation209 W. 14th St

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

$0/mo - $6,250/mo

The Office of the Attorney General (OAG) is seeking a law fellow to join its Special Litigation Division, which handles high-profile litigation for the State of Texas. The role involves performing complex legal tasks, including representing the state in civil litigation and providing legal advice while working collaboratively with other attorneys and client agencies.

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Responsibilities

Represents the state’s interest as associate counsel in all stages of significant, high-profile, and complex multi-divisional civil litigation matters involving a variety of legal areas at the pretrial, trial, and appellate level in both state and federal court by performing tasks that include: conducting discovery; preparing legal documents (e.g., pleadings, briefs, memoranda); attending and participating actively in hearings and trials; and coordinating with other governmental bodies

Performs legal research, and prepares complex motions, including pleadings, briefs, memoranda, and other legal documents

Provides legal advice, counsel, and assistance to clients and management as assigned, performs analyses of complex factual and legal issues and develops evidence through witness interviews, depositions, and other discovery

Provides excellent client service and functions well with other attorneys and staff within a dynamic office environment

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

Qualification

Legal researchLegal writingCivil procedureConstitutional lawSound judgmentClient serviceOral communicationWritten communicationMulti-taskingPrioritizingConstructive feedbackDecision makingTeam collaboration

Required

Currently in an accredited law school with an anticipated graduation date between May 2026 and July 2026

Registration for July 2026 Texas Bar Exam

Strong knowledge of legal principles and proceedings, especially civil procedure and constitutional law

Skill in legal research, writing, and analysis

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 20%