GENERAL DESCRIPTION
The Office of the Attorney General is a dynamic state agency with over 4,000 employees throughout the State of Texas. As the State’s law firm, the Office of the Attorney General provides exemplary legal representation in diverse areas of law. Assistant Attorneys General experience the challenge and honor of public service while enjoying a healthy work-life balance; and hands-on legal experience. This Assistant Attorney General position is assigned to the Bankruptcy &Collections Division. The Bankruptcy and Collections Division is the centralized collection authority for the State, charged with the responsibility to recover all debts, judgments, taxes, fees, fines, penalties, loans, and other obligations referred to the agency for collection. The Collection Section employs investigators to locate and identify parties responsible for the debt and its attorneys pursue collection in state court. The Bankruptcy Section represents state agencies in federal court around the country, as well as in Texas, to protect the State's monetary, regulatory and policy interests in bankruptcy cases. The Office of Attorney General seeks a highly qualified bankruptcy attorney to be the Managing Attorney for the Bankruptcy Regulatory Team. The Bankruptcy Regulatory Team represents state regulatory agencies including the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, the General Land Office, the Texas Railroad Commission, the Texas Health and Human Services Commission, and the Public Utility Commission as well as other OAG divisions including Consumer Protection, Civil Medicaid Fraud, and Environmental Protection in complex, high profile
bankruptcy cases across the country. The Bankruptcy Regulatory Team routinely works with other state attorney general offices in national bankruptcy cases. This Assistant Attorney General position may be based in Austin, Dallas, or Houston depending on the candidate’s preference and the needs of the Bankruptcy Regulatory Team. An Assistant Attorney General based in Dallas or Houston will work remotely with the Austin-based Bankruptcy Regulatory Team from an OAG satellite office and occasional trips to Austin for in-person meetings will be necessary. Qualified candidates will have substantial experience in all aspects of Chapter 7 and 11 bankruptcy practice including: bankruptcy litigation, negotiating and drafting complex
settlement agreements, asset analysis and recovery efforts, automatic stay issues, business operations and affairs, first day motions, recovery and defense of preferential transfers, and plan/disclosure statement formulation. Qualified candidates will also have in-court litigation experience as well as experience supervising and managing attorneys and support staff. Essential position functions are described below. 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 JOB FUNCTIONS
Drafts pleadings, motions, discovery, and other legal documents in connection with representing state regulatory authorities and other agencies in bankruptcy court in varied litigation of
primarily environmental, consumer protection, oil &gas, healthcare, insurance, banking, and student loans.
Directs or provides legal advice, counsel, and assistance to client state agencies; communicates and coordinates with client agencies.
Participates in evidentiary hearings as lead counsel and conducts discovery as needed.
Manages and mentors’ legal staff, reviews their pleadings, ensures attorney deadlines are met, assigns cases, and assists with personnel actions.
Oversees evidentiary hearings of other attorneys on the team.
Performs routine to highly complex legal research.
Analyzes routine to moderately highly complex factual legal issues; develops evidence through witness interviews, depositions, and other discovery.
Testifies at hearings, trials, or legislative meetings.
Reviews bills and amendments for legislative consideration.
Serves as designee for Division Chief when requested and assists with staff corrective and disciplinary actions as needed.
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

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education: Graduation from an accredited law school with a Juris Doctor (JD) degree
Licensed as an attorney by the State of Texas
Member is in good standing with the State Bar of Texas
Experience: Minimum Five years of full-time experience as a licensed attorney
Experience in the law and legal principles and practice relevant to bankruptcy law
Extensive knowledge of laws and legal principles and practices relevant to bankruptcy law
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 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 10%

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
At least eight years full-time experience as a licensed attorney practicing in the area of bankruptcy law
Experience in managerial capacity in a legal environment
Experience in leading complex litigation cases
Board Certified in Business Bankruptcy Law

TO APPLY
To apply for a job with the OAG, submit a completed State of Texas job application through the OAG Job Postings Page. In addition, electronic applications can be submitted through either CAPPS Recruit or Work in Texas. A State of Texas application must be completed to be considered, and paper applications are not accepted. For further instructions on how to apply through the OAG Job Postings Page, see our How to Apply page. 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 http://www.hr.sao.state.tx.us/Compensation/MilitaryCrosswalk/MOSC_Legal.pdf.

THE OAG IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER