Trial Attorney

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.

Pay

Trial Attorney I - $85,153 - $95,797 annually, plus excellent benefits
Trial Attorney II - $93,881 - $105,616 annually, plus excellent benefits