Trial Attorney I
Share
Job Location:
Houston, MS - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
6 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Department:
Job Summary
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
- Negotiates and evaluates settlement offers on behalf of 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 grievances against licensed Texas attorneys.
- Presents Complaints against licensed Texas Attorneys to grievance committee panels.
- Acts as liaison with Special Counsel as assigned.
- Mentors less experienced lawyers in the office.
- 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 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.
Required Experience:
IC
Key Skills
- Clerical
- Diploma
- Foreclosure Paralegal
- Flight Operations
- Construction Equipment
About Company
The State Bar of Texas Blog, offering news and information for TX lawyers & attorneys on Rule of Law, justice, law-related education, MCLE, CLE, law licenses, the Supreme Court of Texas, the Texas Bar Journal & bar exams.
