Trial 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

JOB VACANCY NOTICE

JOB NUMBER: 27-010-3390 CLOSING DATE: Open until filled

STARTING SALARY RANGE:

• Trial Attorney I - $85,153 - $95,797 annually, plus excellent benefits


• Trial Attorney II - $93,881 - $105,616 annually, plus excellent benefits

Position Title

Trial Attorney I or II

Department

Chief Disciplinary Counsel - Austin

General Description

Represents the Chief Disciplinary Counsel and the Commission for Lawyer Discipline in attorney disciplinary proceedings before District Grievance Committees, District Courts, and/or the Board of Disciplinary Appeals. Involves frequent contact with State Bar departments, as well as with outside agencies and organizations.

Primary Functions

• Represents the Commission for Lawyer Discipline in attorney discipline matters.


• Represents the State Bar of Texas, Commission for Lawyer Discipline, and/or Chief Disciplinary Counsel in civil actions pending in Texas state and federal courts.


• Performs pre-litigation investigations related to the processing of complaints against licensed Texas attorneys.


• Presents complaints against licensed Texas Attorneys to grievance committee panels.


• Provides ethical direction to State Bar members and Staff.

Position Requirements

• Applicants must be licensed to practice law in Texas and be in good standing with the State Bar of Texas.


• A minimum of three years litigation experience is preferred.


• The position requires knowledge of the Texas Rules of Civil Procedure, Rules of Evidence, Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct, and Texas Rules of Disciplinary Procedure.


• Effective legal research and writing skills.


• Experience using Microsoft Word, Adobe, Zoom, Microsoft Teams, Microsoft Outlook, etc.


• Applicants must be able to communicate effectively, coordinate workflow to meet mandatory deadlines, manage a large caseload and maintain a professional demeanor and appearance.


• This position requires minimal travel.


• Performs other responsibilities as required.

Note: Factors that may distinguish between Trial Attorney levels I and II include the degree of independence in performing the work, the scope of responsibility, the type of program/cases the employee supports, and the employees related experience, education, and certifications.