OAG - Open Records | Assistant Attorney General I | 26-0453

Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts
Austin, TX
Category Legal
Job Description
The Open Records Division of the Office of the Attorney General (OAG) is seeking an Assistant Attorney General whose work will involve interpretation of laws governing public access to government information and drafting of informal open records letter rulings and formal open records decisions; educating citizens and public servants regarding their rights and obligations under the Public Information Act; reviewing and analyzing requests for rulings and researching and rendering legal opinions involving requests for public information; participating in public speaking at open government conferences; assisting in drafting bills for legislative consideration and analyzing proposed legislation.

Requirements

  • Research, draft, edit and revise informal opinions and rulings, memoranda, correspondence, and publications
  • Maintains relevant knowledge necessary to perform essential job functions
  • Ensures security and confidentiality of sensitive and/or protected information
  • Complies with all agency policies and procedures, including those pertaining to ethics and integrity
  • Skill in using a computer for word-processing and data entry/retrieval
  • Skill in effective oral and written communication
  • Ability to handle stressful situations
  • Ability to work with others in a professional office environment
  • Ability to provide excellent customer service
  • Ability to work more than 40 hours as needed and in compliance with the FLSA

Benefits

  • Generous Paid Time Off
  • 401k Matching
  • Retirement Plan
  • Health Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
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