Hybrid Classification Attorney: Disciplinary Proceedings

Nacba; Austin (TX); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work schedule

Job summary

State Bar of Texas is seeking the Chief Disciplinary Counsel representative to oversee the attorney disciplinary process. You will engage with complainants, respondents, and agencies while coordinating classification decisions and related communications.

The role requires a Texas law license, strong legal writing and research, and the ability to manage a fluctuating caseload with discretion and professionalism. Hybrid work arrangements are available at the employer's discretion.

Qualifications

• Active Texas law license is required.
• Minimum of two years of legal experience preferred.
• Familiarity with the Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct and related statutes.
• Technological competency with commonly used software and video conferencing tools.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates grievances against attorneys for proper classification and processing.
• Ensures timely transmission of complaints to the appropriate regional office.
• Notifies parties in writing of classification outcomes and advises on appeal rights.
• Transmits appealed classifications to the Board of Disciplinary Appeals.
• Ensures accurate data entry of each written grievance for tracking.
• Responds to communications while maintaining confidentiality.
• May present cases for summary dismissal to panels of district grievance committees.
• Performs other responsibilities as required.

Skills

Legal research

Legal writing

Communication

Confidentiality

Deadline management

Legal analysis

Tools

Microsoft Word

Adobe

Zoom

Microsoft Teams

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

State Bar of Texas is seeking the Chief Disciplinary Counsel representative to oversee the attorney disciplinary process. You will engage with complainants, respondents, and agencies while coordinating classification decisions and related communications.

The role requires a Texas law license, strong legal writing and research, and the ability to manage a fluctuating caseload with discretion and professionalism. Hybrid work arrangements are available at the employer's discretion.