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
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)
Skills Required
- Licensed to practice law in Texas and in good standing with the State Bar of Texas
- Knowledge of the Texas Rules of Civil Procedure
- Knowledge of the Texas Rules of Evidence
- Knowledge of the Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct
- Knowledge of the Texas Rules of Disciplinary Procedure
- Effective legal research and writing skills
- Ability to communicate effectively and coordinate workflow to meet mandatory deadlines
- Ability to manage a large caseload
- Professional demeanor and appearance
- Experience using Microsoft Word, Adobe, Zoom, Microsoft Teams, and Microsoft Outlook
- At least three years of litigation experience
What We Do
The State Bar of Texas is a public corporation and administrative agency of Texas’s judicial department. It supports the administration of the legal system, promotes equal access to justice and ethical conduct, helps attorneys serve clients and the public, and educates the public about the rule of law. It also administers continuing legal education and manages the attorney grievance process statewide.
