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Get Access To All JobsOAG - Special Litigation | Assistant Attorney General III - IV | 26-0575 (00058921)
Organization: OFFICE OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL
Primary Location: Texas-Austin
Work Locations: Special Litigation 209 W. 14th St Austin 78701
Job: Legal
Employee Status: Regular
Schedule: Full-time
Standard Hours Per Week: 40.00
State Job Code: 3512 3513
Salary Admin Plan: B
Grade: 26 28
Salary (Pay Basis): 7,991.67 - 9,843.75 (Monthly)
Number of Openings: 1
Overtime Status: Exempt
Job Posting: Jun 11, 2026, 2:43:56 PM
Closing Date: Jun 26, 2026, 11:59:00 PM
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
The Office of the Attorney General (OAG) is seeking experienced civil litigators to join its Special Litigation Division (SLD). SLD, created in 2015 by Attorney General Ken Paxton, handles and coordinates high-profile, high-impact litigation for the State of Texas. Its primary focus is affirmative litigation to enforce the limits of government authority. Assistant Attorneys General in SLD are typically also appointed as Special Counsel and are responsible for litigating complex cases on a variety of subjects, from pre-filing research to appeal, in both state and federal court. SLD personnel collaborate frequently with other OAG divisions and advise, counsel, and assist client state agencies and OAG’s executive leadership.
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 along with tremendous opportunities to do important work at a large, dynamic state agency making a positive difference in the lives of Texans. Assistant Attorneys General (AAGs) experience the challenge and honor of public service while enjoying a healthy work-life balance; hands-on legal experience; and engaging camaraderie in Austin, the scenic and lively capital of Texas.
ESSENTIAL POSITION FUNCTIONS
Assistant Attorney General III:
- Represents the state’s interest as counsel in all stages of significant, high-profile, and complex multi-divisional 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
- Provides legal advice, counsel, and assistance to client state agencies and the agency’s Executive Administration on significant, multi-divisional litigation matters
- Oversees the preparation of cases for trial
- Oversees the analysis of factual and legal issues and develops evidence through witness interviews, depositions, and other discovery
- Represents the State’s interest in litigation matters
- Advises clients and management on factual and legal issues
- 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
Assistant Attorney General IV – All of the above functions for an Assistant Attorney General III, PLUS:
- With approval from Executive Administration and Agency Press Office, may represent the agency publicly at designated events (e.g., press conferences, meetings, public announcements) regarding significant, high-profile, and complex multi-divisional litigation matters
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Assistant Attorney General III
- Education: Graduation from an accredited law school with a Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree.
- Member in good standing with the State Bar of Texas and eligible to practice law in Texas by start date.
- Experience: Two years of full-time litigation experience as a licensed attorney
- Knowledge of legal principles, practices, and proceedings; and of state and federal laws, regulations, and rules
- Skill in legal research, writing, and analysis; in conducting investigations; in mediation and negotiations; in using reasoning and logic; in identifying and solving complex problems; in prioritizing workloads; in using judgment to identify courses of action; and in the use of a computer and applicable software
- Ability to prepare legal documents, to conduct research, to interpret and apply laws, to summarize findings, to prepare cases and present at trial, to conduct hearings, to communicate effectively, and to supervise the work of others
- Skill in exercising sound judgment and effective decision making
- Ability to work under pressure and respond to deadlines
- Ability to work cooperatively with others in a professional office environment
- 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 5%
Assistant Attorney General IV – All of the above functions for an Assistant Attorney General III, PLUS:
- Experience: One additional year of full-time litigation experience
- Skill in handling multiple tasks, prioritizing, and meeting deadlines
- Skill in effective oral and written communication
- Ability to work in person at assigned OAG work location, perform all assigned tasks at designated OAG workspace within OAG work location, and perform in-person work with coworkers (e.g., collaborating, training, mentoring) for the entirety of every work week (unless otherwise approved)
- Ability to arrange for personal transportation for business-related travel
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience with the Federal Administrative Procedure Act
- Experience analyzing issues of Federal and State Constitutional Law
- Federal or State Court Clerkship
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
THE OAG IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
OAG - Special Litigation | Assistant Attorney General III - IV | 26-0575 (00058921)
Organization: OFFICE OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL
Primary Location: Texas-Austin
Work Locations: Special Litigation 209 W. 14th St Austin 78701
Job: Legal
Employee Status: Regular
Schedule: Full-time
Standard Hours Per Week: 40.00
State Job Code: 3512 3513
Salary Admin Plan: B
Grade: 26 28
Salary (Pay Basis): 7,991.67 - 9,843.75 (Monthly)
Number of Openings: 1
Overtime Status: Exempt
Job Posting: Jun 11, 2026, 2:43:56 PM
Closing Date: Jun 26, 2026, 11:59:00 PM
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
The Office of the Attorney General (OAG) is seeking experienced civil litigators to join its Special Litigation Division (SLD). SLD, created in 2015 by Attorney General Ken Paxton, handles and coordinates high-profile, high-impact litigation for the State of Texas. Its primary focus is affirmative litigation to enforce the limits of government authority. Assistant Attorneys General in SLD are typically also appointed as Special Counsel and are responsible for litigating complex cases on a variety of subjects, from pre-filing research to appeal, in both state and federal court. SLD personnel collaborate frequently with other OAG divisions and advise, counsel, and assist client state agencies and OAG’s executive leadership.
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 along with tremendous opportunities to do important work at a large, dynamic state agency making a positive difference in the lives of Texans. Assistant Attorneys General (AAGs) experience the challenge and honor of public service while enjoying a healthy work-life balance; hands-on legal experience; and engaging camaraderie in Austin, the scenic and lively capital of Texas.
ESSENTIAL POSITION FUNCTIONS
Assistant Attorney General III:
- Represents the state’s interest as counsel in all stages of significant, high-profile, and complex multi-divisional 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
- Provides legal advice, counsel, and assistance to client state agencies and the agency’s Executive Administration on significant, multi-divisional litigation matters
- Oversees the preparation of cases for trial
- Oversees the analysis of factual and legal issues and develops evidence through witness interviews, depositions, and other discovery
- Represents the State’s interest in litigation matters
- Advises clients and management on factual and legal issues
- 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
Assistant Attorney General IV – All of the above functions for an Assistant Attorney General III, PLUS:
- With approval from Executive Administration and Agency Press Office, may represent the agency publicly at designated events (e.g., press conferences, meetings, public announcements) regarding significant, high-profile, and complex multi-divisional litigation matters
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Assistant Attorney General III
- Education: Graduation from an accredited law school with a Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree.
- Member in good standing with the State Bar of Texas and eligible to practice law in Texas by start date.
- Experience: Two years of full-time litigation experience as a licensed attorney
- Knowledge of legal principles, practices, and proceedings; and of state and federal laws, regulations, and rules
- Skill in legal research, writing, and analysis; in conducting investigations; in mediation and negotiations; in using reasoning and logic; in identifying and solving complex problems; in prioritizing workloads; in using judgment to identify courses of action; and in the use of a computer and applicable software
- Ability to prepare legal documents, to conduct research, to interpret and apply laws, to summarize findings, to prepare cases and present at trial, to conduct hearings, to communicate effectively, and to supervise the work of others
- Skill in exercising sound judgment and effective decision making
- Ability to work under pressure and respond to deadlines
- Ability to work cooperatively with others in a professional office environment
- 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 5%
Assistant Attorney General IV – All of the above functions for an Assistant Attorney General III, PLUS:
- Experience: One additional year of full-time litigation experience
- Skill in handling multiple tasks, prioritizing, and meeting deadlines
- Skill in effective oral and written communication
- Ability to work in person at assigned OAG work location, perform all assigned tasks at designated OAG workspace within OAG work location, and perform in-person work with coworkers (e.g., collaborating, training, mentoring) for the entirety of every work week (unless otherwise approved)
- Ability to arrange for personal transportation for business-related travel
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience with the Federal Administrative Procedure Act
- Experience analyzing issues of Federal and State Constitutional Law
- Federal or State Court Clerkship
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
THE OAG IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding TN Visa Sponsorship in Attorney General
Target government agencies with legal hiring authority
State attorneys general offices, federal agencies, and public legal aid organizations regularly hire foreign-credentialed lawyers under TN status. Focus applications on roles explicitly requiring licensed legal counsel, not general policy or administrative positions.
Clarify sponsorship scope before accepting an offer
Attorney General roles in government settings sometimes distinguish between employment and appointment. Confirm with HR whether your position constitutes a qualifying employment relationship for TN filing purposes before signing any offer letter.
Search TN-eligible legal roles through Migrate Mate
Use Migrate Mate to filter Attorney General and legal counsel positions by TN visa sponsorship history. This narrows your search to employers who already understand the USMCA lawyer category and won't require internal education during the offer stage.
Prepare a credential package that covers USMCA lawyer criteria
Assemble your law degree, bar admission certificate, and a letter from your employer describing the legal duties of the role. USCIS and CBP officers assess whether the job duties constitute the practice of law, not just legal-adjacent work.
Understand how Mexican nationals file differently than Canadians
Mexican citizens cannot obtain TN status at the border and must schedule a consular interview in Mexico. Build consulate appointment lead time into your offer negotiation, since wait times vary and your start date depends on visa issuance.
Attorney General TN Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Does an Attorney General role qualify for TN visa status?
Yes, provided the position requires you to practice law as a licensed attorney. The USMCA lawyer category covers legal counsel, government legal advisory roles, and prosecutorial positions tied to a law degree and bar admission. Purely administrative or policy roles that don't require active legal practice typically don't qualify, so the offer letter's job description matters significantly.
How does TN visa sponsorship for Attorney General roles compare to H-1B?
TN has no annual lottery or numerical cap for Canadians, which means you can obtain status at a port of entry the same day you have a qualifying offer. H-1B visa requires lottery selection, USCIS petition approval, and a wait that can span years. For licensed lawyers from Canada or Mexico, TN is a faster and more predictable path to U.S. legal employment than H-1B.
Where can I find Attorney General jobs that offer TN visa sponsorship?
Migrate Mate is the recommended starting point. It filters legal roles by TN visa sponsorship eligibility, so you're targeting employers who already understand the USMCA lawyer category. Government agencies and public sector legal offices are the most common sponsors for Attorney General titles, and searching by those employer types narrows results to roles most likely to support TN status.
Do Canadian lawyers need to hold a U.S. bar license to qualify for TN status?
Not necessarily. The USMCA lawyer category accepts bar membership in a Canadian province as a qualifying credential when the role involves practicing Canadian or cross-border law. However, if the position requires advising on U.S. state law or representing clients in U.S. courts, a U.S. bar license will likely be required both by the employer and by CBP officers reviewing your TN application.
Can a Mexican Attorney General candidate apply for TN status at the U.S. border?
No. Mexican nationals must apply for TN status through a U.S. consulate in Mexico, not at a land border crossing or airport. This process requires scheduling a consular interview, submitting supporting documents, and waiting for visa issuance before traveling to begin work. Build at least four to eight weeks of lead time into your start date negotiation to account for appointment availability.