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GENERAL DESCRIPTIONCome join an exciting and vital team helping provide the roads, bridges, tunnels, and other infrastructure for the fastest-growing state: Texas! As Texas grows so does its need for transportation infrastructure. To assist the Texas Department of Transportation in protecting its transportation projects, the Transportation Division of the Attorney Generaland#8217;s Office is adding a new Investigator position. One of the ways the Transportation Division represents TxDOT is by collecting reimbursement for damages to the Stateand#8217;s property caused by accidents on the highways built and maintained by TxDOT. Our investigators manage a large docket of collection cases, starting with a demand letter, through litigation, and ending in collection of funds for damage to State property.The OAG is a dynamic state agency with over 4,000 employees throughout the State of Texas. As the Stateand#8217;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 FUNCTIONSReview property damage claims files to identify and locate parties responsible for damaging state property in order to obtain compensation for damages
Communicate orally or in writing with insurance companies, claims adjusters, attorneys, and individuals regarding responsibility/compensation for damages to state property
Conduct background and personal history investigation re: driverand#8217;s license information and verification of address using legal research tools
Conduct asset research using available legal research tools
Draft correspondence for demand letters
Draft petitions for suits to recover damages to state property
Participate In managing attorneysand#8217; caseloads, including scheduling, prioritizing, and organizing files
Communicate with agency personnel, client agencies, court personnel, and opposing counsel
Negotiate settlement terms (within guidelines)
Draft release documents and pleadings to dismiss suit
Draft documents to close file
Enters and retrieves information using a computer to update case/calendar records on master file
Provides administrative and clerical support to divisionand#8217;s attorneys and staff
Files pleadings and documents with court clerks
Conducts investigations, performs research, and drafts petitions, motions, pleadings, orders, briefs, memoranda, and other legal documents
Works over 40 hours per week as needed
Provides excellent customer service
Uses personal vehicle for business-related travel
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
Qualifications: MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONSEducation: Graduation from high school or equivalent
Education: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university; experience in the following (or closely related) fields may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis:
Experience: One year of full-time experience working in the following (or closely related) fields: legal or collections
Knowledge of legal terminology and processes
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
Skill in conducting effective research
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 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 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 5%PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONSEducation: Graduation from high school or equivalent
Experience: One year of full-time experience as an administrative assistant or investigator
Demonstrated ability to work independently with minimum supervision
Experience participating in remote proceedings using Teams, Zoom, or other teleconference software.
Other Language: Ability to proficiently read, write, and speak SpanishTO APPLYTo 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_ComplianceInspectionandInvestigation.pdfTHE OAG IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
