Represents the Texas Commission for Lawyer Discipline in attorney discipline proceedings before District Grievance Committees, District Courts, and the Board of Disciplinary Appeals. This position involves frequent contact with State Bar departments, as well as with outside agencies and organizations.
Primary FunctionsPosition 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 of litigation experience is preferred. Some experience in civil and/or criminal investigative work preferred. The position requires knowledge of the 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 occasional travel.
Skills Required
- Active license to practice law in Texas
- Good standing with the State Bar of Texas
- Minimum of three years of litigation experience
- Experience in civil and/or criminal investigative work
- 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
- Experience using Microsoft Word, Adobe, Zoom, Microsoft Teams, and Microsoft Outlook
- Ability to communicate effectively and coordinate workflow to meet mandatory deadlines
- Ability to manage a large caseload
- Professional demeanor and appearance
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.
