Senior Attorney - Civil Rights & Trial Preparation

Travis County; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 92,000 - 106,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation

Sick leave

Health insurance

On-site clinic

Parental leave

Retirement plan

Job summary

Travis County in Austin, TX, seeks attorneys at multiple levels (Ill, IV, V) to handle moderately complex matters with supervision. JD/LLB required and Texas license; salary ranges start at $92,000 for early levels up to $105,892.80 for senior positions.

Positions reside in the County Attorney department with standard hours. Roles demand legal research, drafting, depositions, and court representation in state and federal courts.

Qualifications

• J.D./LL.B. from an accredited law school and Texas bar admission.
• Licensed attorney in the State of Texas with ongoing practice.
• Strong research, writing, and advocacy abilities.

Responsibilities

• Performs legal research and analyzes records for case work.
• Drafts briefs, motions, orders, subpoenas, contracts, and other legal documents.
• Takes depositions and handles discovery responses.
• Prepares cases for trial and assists in trial readiness.
• Represents Travis County in state and federal court on various matters.
• Provides legal analysis to clients and supports civil rights defense litigation.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Legal research

Legal analysis

Oral & written communication

Time management

Education

J.D./LL.B.

Licensed attorney in Texas

Job description

Travis County in Austin, TX, seeks attorneys at multiple levels (Ill, IV, V) to handle moderately complex matters with supervision. JD/LLB required and Texas license; salary ranges start at $92,000 for early levels up to $105,892.80 for senior positions.

Positions reside in the County Attorney department with standard hours. Roles demand legal research, drafting, depositions, and court representation in state and federal courts.