Disciplinary Litigation Attorney

State Bar of Texas; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 106,000; Full time

Job summary

State Bar of Texas in Austin seeks a Trial Attorney I or II to represent the Chief Disciplinary Counsel and the Commission for Lawyer Discipline before district grievance committees and courts. Involves frequent contact with State Bar departments and outside agencies, handling pre-litigation investigations and presenting complaints.

Applicants must be licensed in Texas in good standing, with at least three years of litigation experience preferred; strong research, writing, and communication

Qualifications

• Licensed to practice law in Texas and in good standing.
• Minimum three years of litigation experience preferred.
• Knowledge of civil procedures, disciplinary rules, and professional conduct.
• Strong research, writing, and oral advocacy abilities.

Responsibilities

• Represents the Commission for Lawyer Discipline in attorney discipline matters.
• Represents the State Bar of Texas and related entities in state and federal courts.
• Performs pre-litigation investigations related to complaints against licensed Texas attorneys.
• Presents complaints to grievance committee panels and provides ethical direction.
• Interacts with State Bar departments and outside agencies; maintains professionalism.

Skills

Litigation

Legal research

Written communication

Tools

Microsoft Word

Adobe

Zoom

Microsoft Teams

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

State Bar of Texas in Austin seeks a Trial Attorney I or II to represent the Chief Disciplinary Counsel and the Commission for Lawyer Discipline before district grievance committees and courts. Involves frequent contact with State Bar departments and outside agencies, handling pre-litigation investigations and presenting complaints.

Applicants must be licensed in Texas in good standing, with at least three years of litigation experience preferred; strong research, writing, and communication