OAG - Human Resources | Legal Assistant I | 25-0732

Temporary, part-time position for a current law student primarily conducting research and writing on a variety of employment law issues, human resources, and legal ethics. Position ends by 12/31/2025.

The Office of the Attorney General (OAG), a dynamic state agency with over 4000 employees throughout the State of Texas, is seeking a qualified individual with an interest in employment law to serve as a temporary Legal Assistant for the Human Resources Division. Work involves examining and preparing legal documents, conducting legal research, providing assistance to attorneys and other division staff, and making recommendations to attorneys. OAG employees experience the challenge and honor of public service while enjoying a healthy work-life balance in Austin, the scenic and lively capital of Texas. OAG employees enjoy excellent health and retirement benefits and a positive workplace culture where employees make a difference in the lives of Texans.

Duties

• Conducts legal research on employment law and legal ethics, including Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 as amended, and the Texas Whistleblower Act
• Prepares and edits research memoranda, legal documents, policies, and other Human Resources (HR) related documents
• Assists with subpoenas and unemployment benefits
• Assists the Human Resources Director with special projects and tasks, as necessary
• 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

Salary

• $2,297.25/month

Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Education: Enrolled in an accredited law school
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, PowerPoint
• Superior customer service and listening skills
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Skill and ability to communicate well with people of all levels
• Skill and ability to quickly handle multiple tasks, prioritize, and meet deadlines
• Skill and ability to receive and respond positively to constructive feedback
• Skill and ability to tolerate stress
• Skill and ability to compose error-free emails
• Skill and ability to work cooperatively with others in a professional office environment
• Skill and ability to be honest, reliable, trustworthy, respectful, and professional at all times
• Skill in effective oral and written communication
• Skill in exercising sound judgment and effective decision making
• 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 to get to work and for business-related travel
• Ability to work more than 20 hours as needed and in compliance with the FLSA
• Ability to lift and relocate 30 lbs.
• Ability to travel (including overnight travel) up to 5%

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Education: Currently pursuing a degree in pre-law, business, psychology, political science, history, English, or a related field
• General knowledge of employment law (e.g., Title VII of Civil Rights Act of 1964, Family and Medical Leave Act)
• Excellent writing skills with a continued interest in improving such skills
• Professional maturity and engaging personality
• Ability to begin employment on or before 9/1/2025

How to Apply

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