Fifth District Court of Appeals – Dallas, TXJob Title: Staff AttorneyClosing Date: When FilledPosting Number: 225-526-PL11Salary Range: up to $127,926.05Location: Dallas, TXPosition Available: June 1, 2026Fifth Court of Appeals in Dallas is accepting applications for a full‑time staff attorney position in Place 11 Chambers. The Fifth District Court of Appeals has intermediate appellate jurisdiction of both civil and criminal cases appealed from the district and county courts in the counties that make up the Court's District (Collin, Dallas, Grayson, Hunt, Kaufman, and Rockwall).Position SummaryIn this role, you will perform advanced appellate legal work. You will provide the Justice with critical support in both civil and criminal matters by conducting legal research, providing legal analysis, preparing draft legal opinions, judgments, orders, and memoranda, and reviewing appellate briefs and records. At the Justice's discretion, a staff attorney may attend oral arguments and judicial panel conferences relating to the disposition of a case, review original proceedings and motions, track current developments in the law, and assist with administrative duties. Successful candidates for this position should possess good judgment and strong analytical skills, the ability to work independently and collaborate with colleagues, and the capability to handle confidential and sensitive matters in adherence with the Texas Code of Judicial Conduct and other rules of confidentiality and ethics. This position is primarily in‑person; limited remote work flexibility may be considered based on operational needs.Required QualificationsGraduate of an accredited law school with a Juris Doctorate (JD)Licensed to practice law in TexasMember in good standing with the State Bar of TexasKnowledge of legal principles, practices, and proceedingsKnowledge of state laws, rules, and regulationsExcellent legal research, writing, and analysis skillsThe ability to interpret and apply statutory and case lawsKnowledge of the Texas Rules of Appellate Procedure, the Texas Rules of Civil Procedure, the Texas Rules of Criminal Procedure, The Bluebook, A Uniform System of Citation, Texas Rules of Form: The Greenbook, and Texas Law Review: Manual on Usage & StylePreferred QualificationsAt least six years of experience as a practicing attorneyStrong background in legal research, writing, and appellate procedurePrior experience as an appellate staff attorney or appellate practitionerLaw review or law journal experience, judicial clerkships, or similar experienceBenefitsState‑paid health with prescription drug coverage and life insurance plans for youOptional health, dental, and vision insurance for family membersOptional life insurance for you and your dependentsTax‑advantaged flexible spending/savings accounts for health and dependent careOptional short‑ and long‑term disability insurance for youVoluntary AD&D insuranceState retirement plan (ERS)Texa$aver 401k/457 plansLongevity payPaid Federal and State holidaysPaid covered parkingEmployment Assistance ProgramDiscount Purchase ProgramMilitary Occupational Specialty Codes 27A & 250X.EOE/AAThe Fifth Court of Appeals is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, religion or disability in employment or in the provision of services. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, any request for reasonable accommodations needed during the application process should be communicated to Human Resources. For hearing impaired, please contact 1-800-RELAY TX. Please call for reasonable workplace accommodations. 214-712-3417#J-18808-Ljbffr