Certification from an accredited paralegal program, or a minimum of three years of legal assistant experience in civil litigation. Requires technological competency, including proficiency in Microsoft Word, Adobe Pro, Zoom, Teams, and Outlook Express. Experience using case management software preferred. Requires knowledge of legal research, legal drafting, legal terminology, and legal concepts; advanced skills in writing; and knowledge of civil court procedure. Requires proven written and oral communication skills. Minimal travel required.
1. Assists attorneys in the preparation of pleadings, petitions, discovery requests, interviewing witnesses, judgments, and other documents.
2. Assists investigators and attorneys with legal research and in gathering pertinent data, documents, and records; and with case management and preparation for hearings and trials.
3. Assists in contacting court personnel, complainants, and witnesses, both verbally and in written form.
4. Attends trials and appellate arguments, takes notes, maintains exhibits, and summarizes trial testimony and depositions.
5. Organizes and maintains documents for presentation and filing.
6. Responds to inquiries from complainants, respondents, witnesses, and the public while maintaining confidentiality.
7. Prepares and organizes trial notebooks.
8. Maintains a docket control system via case-tracking software and external tracking system.
9. Assists Statewide Compliance Monitor with respondents’ compliance with disciplinary judgments entered.
10. Performs other duties as required.
JOB NUMBER: 27-006-2215 CLOSING DATE: Open Until Filled
STARTING SALARY RANGE: $49,787 – $56,011 annually, plus excellent benefits
POSITION TITLE: Legal Assistant
DEPARTMENT: Chief Disciplinary Counsel – Austin
GENERAL DESCRIPTION:
Provides litigation support for the investigators and attorneys of the office of Chief Disciplinary Counsel related to their handling of attorney disciplinary cases. This position involves frequent contact with State Bar staff, committees, and departments, attorneys, and other individuals and organizations outside the State Bar.
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.