Classification Attorney

State Bar of Texas; Austin (TX); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

The State Bar of Texas is seeking an attorney to support the Chief Disciplinary Counsel during the attorney disciplinary process. You will coordinate with complainants, respondents, and outside agencies while maintaining confidentiality.

The role requires knowledge of Texas disciplinary rules, strong legal research and writing, and the ability to manage a large caseload. A hybrid work schedule is available, with in-office presence as needed.

Qualifications

• Active Texas law license required.
• Minimum of two years of legal experience preferred.
• Knowledge of the Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct and related procedures.
• Ability to perform effective and efficient legal research, analysis and writing.
• Ability to communicate effectively, coordinate workflow, work with others, and meet deadlines while handling a large caseload.

Responsibilities

• Represents the Chief Disciplinary Counsel during the attorney disciplinary process.
• May represent the State Bar of Texas in litigation.
• Contact with State Bar departments, complainants, respondents and outside agencies.
• Evaluate grievances for proper classification and processing.
• Ensure timely transmission of complaints to regional offices.
• Notify parties of classification outcomes and advise on appeals.
• Transmit appealed classifications to the Board of Disciplinary Appeals.
• Perform duties with confidentiality and professional conduct.

Skills

Legal research

Legal writing

Communication

Team collaboration

Deadline management

Tools

Microsoft Word

Adobe

Zoom

Microsoft Teams

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

General Description

Represents the Chief Disciplinary Counsel and/or Commission for Lawyer Discipline during the attorney disciplinary process. May occasionally represent the State Bar of Texas in litigation. Involves frequent contact with State Bar departments, complainants, respondents, and other outside agencies and organizations.

Primary Functions

• 1. Evaluates grievances against attorneys filed with the Office of the Chief Disciplinary Counsel for proper classification and processing.
• 2. Assures timely transmission of complaints to appropriate regional office.
• 3. Notifies parties in writing of classification outcomes and advises complainants and respondents of their right to appeal an “Inquiry” classification to the Board of Disciplinary Appeals.
• 4. Assures accurate and timely transmission of appealed “Inquiry” classifications to the Board of Disciplinary Appeals.
• 5. Assures accurate data entry of each written grievance for tracking and record-keeping purposes.
• 6. Responds to communications from complainants, respondents, witnesses, and the public while maintaining confidentiality.
• 7. May present cases for summary dismissal to panels of district grievance committees.
• 8. Performs other responsibilities as required.

Position Requirements

Must have an active Texas law license. A minimum of two years of legal experience preferred. Should have knowledge of the Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct, the Texas Rules of Disciplinary Procedure, the State Bar Act [Chapter 81 of the Texas Government Code], the Texas Rules of Civil Procedure, the Texas Rules of Evidence, and the State Bar Rules. Position also requires technological competency, including experience using Microsoft Word, Adobe, Zoom, Microsoft Teams, Microsoft Outlook, etc. Must be able to perform effective and efficient legal research, analysis, and writing. Must be able to communicate effectively, coordinate workflow, work well with others, and meet deadlines, while managing a large and fluctuating caseload. Must perform duties in a professional and respectful manner. Must abide by confidentiality rules and other rules that apply to the attorney disciplinary system in Texas. Occasional travel required.

This position is eligible for a hybrid work schedule of remote work and in office at the discretion of employer.