Trial Attorney II
Company: State Bar of Texas
Location: Dallas
Posted on: March 17, 2025
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Job Description:
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JOB NUMBER: 25-044-3545 CLOSING DATE: February 21, 2025 - 1:00 p.m.
CSTSTARTING SALARY RANGE: $88,492 - 99,554 annually, plus excellent
benefits
POSITION TITLE: Trial Attorney II
DEPARTMENT: Chief Disciplinary Counsel - Dallas
GENERAL DESCRIPTION:
Represents the Texas 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.
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 five 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 occasional
travel.
HOW TO APPLY: https://careers-texasbar.icims.com
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