Trial Attorney I or II - Austin, TX

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

Job summary

The State Bar of Texas is seeking a Trial Attorney to support the Chief Disciplinary Counsel and the Commission for Lawyer Discipline in attorney disciplinary matters before District Grievance Committees, District Courts, and the Board of Disciplinary Appeals.

The role involves frequent contact with State Bar departments and outside agencies, handling investigations, presenting complaints, and providing ethical guidance to members and staff.

Qualifications

• Must be licensed to practice law in Texas and in good standing.
• Minimum of three years of litigation experience preferred.
• Knowledge of Texas Rules of Civil Procedure, Rules of Evidence, and Disciplinary Rules.
• Excellent legal research and writing skills required.
• Experience using MS Word, Adobe, Zoom, Teams, and Outlook.

Responsibilities

• Represents the Commission for Lawyer Discipline in attorney discipline matters.
• Represents State Bar of Texas, Commission for Lawyer Discipline, and Chief Disciplinary Counsel in civil actions in state and federal courts.
• Performs pre-litigation investigations related to complaints against licensed Texas attorneys.
• Presents complaints against licensed Texas Attorneys to grievance committee panels.
• Provides ethical direction to State Bar members and staff.
• Performs other responsibilities as required.

Skills

Legal research

Legal writing

Communication skills

Caseload management

Deadline coordination

Education

Licensed to practice law in Texas

Tools

Microsoft Word

Adobe

Zoom

Microsoft Teams

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

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.
• Performs other responsibilities as required.

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.

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 employee’s related experience, education, and certifications.

Starting Salary Range: Trial Attorney I ($85,153-$95,797)

Trial Attorney II ($93,881-$105,616)