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ATTORNEY GENERAL OF TEXAS
OAG - Criminal Investigations | Administrative Ass
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A Legal Support Specialist works for a law firm, government, or a company subject to litigation, such as an insurance company. May assist with inmate processing and porale coordination. May assist with preparing and prosecuting cases, as part of a legal team or under the direction of a litigation attorney. May collect evidence, reviews files and assist with other litigation work.
$57,920 / year median in Texas
+5% projected growth
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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 (https://ers.texas.gov/Benefits-at-a-Glance) along with tremendous opportunities to do important work at a large, dynamic state agency making a positive difference in the lives of Texans.
Prepares mailouts for unit employeesCoordinates meeting and prepares related materials.
Compiles and edits data for charts, graphs, and databases and prepares summaries or reports. Manages and maintains schedules and travel arrangements for unit staffPrepare and compile presentation and statistical materialsCase management ¿ open and closing unit casesAssist with unit monthly inventory reporting. Verifies location of equipment, tracks inventory information, prepares forms, completes spreadsheets, submits monthly/annual paperwork, and maintains files within the unit.
Prepares Public information Act (PIA) responses for the unitPrepares detailed reports to The National Center for Missing & Exploited Children (NCMEC), Criminal Investigations Division (CID) management, Grants Administrations and State and Federal Agencies.
Assist division management as needed with special projects Performs related work as assignedMaintains relevant knowledge necessary to perform essential job functionsAttends work regularly in compliance with agreed-upon work scheduleEnsures security and confidentiality of sensitive and/or protected informationComplies with all agency policies and procedures, including those pertaining to ethics and integrity
Knowledge of office practices and administrative procedures and criminal justice systemSkill in using Microsoft Office Skill in handling multiple tasks, prioritizing, and meeting deadlinesSkill in effective oral and written communicationSkill in exercising sound judgment and effective decision makingAbility to receive and respond positively to constructive feedbackAbility to work cooperatively with others in a professional office environmentAbility to provide excellent customer serviceAbility 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 on approved leave)Ability to arrange for personal transportation for business-related travelAbility to work more than 40 hours as needed and in compliance with the FLSAAbility to lift and relocate 30 lbs.
Ability to pass an extensive background checkAbility to travel (including overnight travel) up to 5% Must possess a valid driver¿s license
ATTORNEY GENERAL OF TEXAS
Occupation:
Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and ExecutiveLocation:
Austin, TX•78701Job Type:
Regular, Full Time (30 Hours or More), Permanent Employment, Day ShiftPosted:
08/13/2026 Positions available: 1Source:
WorkInTexasWeb Site:
WorkInTexas Onsite /Remote:
Selection RequiredUpdated:
08/13/2026Expires:
08/13/2027Agency Job ID:
103148 Job #: 17055246 Job Requirements and Properties Help for Job Requirements and Properties. Work Onsite Full Time Schedule Full Time Job Type Regular Duration Permanent Employment Shift Day Shift Help for . Please paste the following URL into a browser to view the entire job posting on the CAPPS Careers page.https:
//erphcmprd.cpa.texas.gov/psp/candidateportal/EMPLOYEE/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM_FL.HRS_CG_SEARCH_FL.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_JBPST_FL&Action=U&FOCUS=Applicant&SiteId=1&JobOpeningId=103148&PostingSeq=1 GENERAL DESCRIPTIONThe Criminal Investigations Division is seeking an administrative assistant whose work will involve performing complex administrative support or technical program assistance work for the Child Exploitation Unit, Law Enforcement Division. Work involves dissemination of information, maintain filing systems, data entry and administrative support work. Works under limited supervision with moderate latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.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 (https://ers.texas.gov/Benefits-at-a-Glance) along with tremendous opportunities to do important work at a large, dynamic state agency making a positive difference in the lives of Texans.
ESSENTIAL POSITION
FUNCTIONSPrepares, edits, and distributes correspondence, reports statistical data, calls for service, spreadsheets, and documents. Performs general office duties such as filing and maintaining a filing system, answering, and routing phone/emails, answers and routes calls, greets guests, routing and sorting unit mail and ordering and maintaining office supplies.Prepares mailouts for unit employeesCoordinates meeting and prepares related materials.
Compiles and edits data for charts, graphs, and databases and prepares summaries or reports. Manages and maintains schedules and travel arrangements for unit staffPrepare and compile presentation and statistical materialsCase management ¿ open and closing unit casesAssist with unit monthly inventory reporting. Verifies location of equipment, tracks inventory information, prepares forms, completes spreadsheets, submits monthly/annual paperwork, and maintains files within the unit.
Prepares Public information Act (PIA) responses for the unitPrepares detailed reports to The National Center for Missing & Exploited Children (NCMEC), Criminal Investigations Division (CID) management, Grants Administrations and State and Federal Agencies.
Assist division management as needed with special projects Performs related work as assignedMaintains relevant knowledge necessary to perform essential job functionsAttends work regularly in compliance with agreed-upon work scheduleEnsures security and confidentiality of sensitive and/or protected informationComplies with all agency policies and procedures, including those pertaining to ethics and integrity
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education:
Graduation from high school or equivalentExperience:
Three years of full-time experience working in the following (or closely related) fields: administrative support, clerical work, customer service, general office, secretarial work, or legal support; may substitute a bachelor¿s degree from an accredited college or university for the required experience on a year-for-year basis.Knowledge of office practices and administrative procedures and criminal justice systemSkill in using Microsoft Office Skill in handling multiple tasks, prioritizing, and meeting deadlinesSkill in effective oral and written communicationSkill in exercising sound judgment and effective decision makingAbility to receive and respond positively to constructive feedbackAbility to work cooperatively with others in a professional office environmentAbility to provide excellent customer serviceAbility 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 on approved leave)Ability to arrange for personal transportation for business-related travelAbility to work more than 40 hours as needed and in compliance with the FLSAAbility to lift and relocate 30 lbs.
Ability to pass an extensive background checkAbility to travel (including overnight travel) up to 5% Must possess a valid driver¿s license