STATE BAR OF TEXAS - JOB VACANCY NOTICE
JOB NUMBER: 27-003-3390 CLOSING DATE: Open Until Filled
STARTING SALARY RANGE: $85,153 – $95,797 annually, plus excellent benefits
POSITION TITLE: Trial Attorney I
DEPARTMENT: Chief Disciplinary Counsel - Houston
GENERAL DESCRIPTION:
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 FUNCTIONS:
1. Negotiates and evaluates settlement offers on behalf of the Commission for Lawyer Discipline in attorney discipline matters.
2. 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.
3. Performs pre-litigation investigations related to the processing of grievances against licensed Texas attorneys.
4. Presents Complaints against licensed Texas Attorneys to grievance committee panels.
5. Acts as liaison with Special Counsel as assigned.
6. Mentors less experienced lawyers in the office.
7. Provides ethical direction to State Bar members and Staff.
8. Performs other responsibilities as required.
| Location | Houston, TX |
| Job Type | Full-time |
| Salary | $85,153–$95,797 Per Year |
| Company Size | 201 - 500 |
| Headquarters | Austin, TX, US |
| Website | https://www.texasbar.com/ |
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.
The State Bar of Texas is a public corporation and an administrative agency of the judicial department of the Texas government. The phrase “member of the Bar” means a person licensed to practice law in Texas. The State Bar does not purport to speak on behalf of all persons licensed to practice law in Texas.
The mission of the State Bar of Texas is to support the administration of the legal system, assure all citizens equal access to justice, foster high standards of ethical conduct for lawyers, enable its members to better serve their clients and the public, educate the public about the rule of law and promote diversity in the administration of justice and the practice of law.
With more than 100,000 active members, we are one of the largest state bars in the United States. The State Bar Act, adopted by the Legislature in 1939, provides that the State Bar is composed of all attorneys licensed to practice law in Texas.
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