Judicial Research Attorney — District Court

bexar; Hudson (WI); On-site; USD 93,000 - 117,000; Full time

Job summary

Bexar County District Court seeks a Staff Attorney to review and respond to orders and legal correspondence, prepare writs and legal documents for District Court Judges, and perform in-depth statutory and case law research.

The role requires JD, Texas bar license, and four years of practice in administrative, litigation, or appellate law, with strong research and communication skills to support judicial decisions.

Qualifications

• JD from an accredited college or university; four years practice in administrative, litigation or appellate law.
• Licensed to practice law in Texas; favorable background check and clearance.
• Strong research methods and legal research skills; ability to coordinate multiple tasks.

Responsibilities

• Review and respond to orders and correspondence to District Court Judges and operations personnel.
• Prepare orders on Post-Conviction, Pre-Conviction, and Writs of Habeas Corpus; gather affidavits and transcripts.
• Research statutory and case law across multiple codes; draft legal memoranda for Judges.

Skills

Legal research

Communication

multitask coordination

PC usage

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Texas Bar License

Tools

Internet research

Job description

Bexar County District Court seeks a Staff Attorney to review and respond to orders and legal correspondence, prepare writs and legal documents for District Court Judges, and perform in-depth statutory and case law research.

The role requires JD, Texas bar license, and four years of practice in administrative, litigation, or appellate law, with strong research and communication skills to support judicial decisions.