State Jobs In Texas – STAFF ATTORNEY

Job Description:

Assists the appellate court in resolving complex substantive and procedural issues, prepares pre-submission memoranda, proposed draft opinions, judgments, and orders, and ensures compliance with appellate rules and procedures to facilitate the flow of cases through the Court. This position requires exceptional management, legal research, writing, analytical, and oral communication skills. Duties include other assignments such as working with and assisting other attorneys or staff members, as necessary. Within the assigned judicial chambers, this attorney assists in providing supervision and training of law clerks and legal assistants to include reviewing proposed draft opinions, reports, papers or other court records for clarity, completeness, accuracy, and conformance with policies of the Court. This staff attorney works under the general supervision of the assigned justice with considerable latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.

Job Responsibilities:

• Reviews and screens original proceedings and motions for the purpose of making recommendations on their disposition, and prepares drafts of proposed opinions, judgments or orders, as appropriate.
• Interprets substantive and procedural law and rules.
• Reviews current developments in criminal and civil law.
• Prepares pre-submission memoranda, proposed draft opinions, judgments, and orders in civil and criminal appeals and/or original proceedings.
• Conducts initial screening of appeals for jurisdictional deficiencies and procedural compliance.
• Conducts manual and computer-assisted electronic legal research in analyzing sources such as statutes, judicial decisions, legal articles, treaties, constitutions, legal codes, and rules of procedure.
• Within the assigned judicial chambers, reviews and edits work of law clerks and other staff when requested.
• Participates in pre- and post-submission case conferences, presents analysis of issues and leads discussion.
• Attends and evaluates the presentation of oral argument.
• Reviews pre- and post-submission motions, makes recommendations on their disposition, and draft proposed opinions or orders, as appropriate.
• Provide general counsel to assigned justice, as requested.
• Reviews proposed draft opinions, reports, papers or other court records prepared by the legal staff for clarity, completeness, accuracy, and conformance with policies of the Court.
• Advises the assigned justice, the administrative staff and other legal staff members regarding appellate, procedural, and substantive legal issues upon request, or as necessary.

Job Requirements:

• Knowledge of legal principles in criminal/civil areas and appellate procedure.
• Exceptional management, legal research, writing, analytical, and decision-making skills.
• Proficient computer and typing skills. Knowledge in the interpretation and application of substantive and procedural law and rules.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing and to plan and organize work with a minimum supervision.
• Knowledge of appellate court policies and procedures and their implementation. Ability to direct and supervise the work of others.

Qualification & Experience:

• Three or more years practical legal experience with a strong background in appellate procedure, legal research and writing, is preferred.
• However, all qualified candidates are welcome to apply.
• Graduation from an accredited law school with an LL.B. or J.D. degree.
• Must possess license to practice law in the State of Texas.

Job Details:

Company: State Of Texas Jobs

Vacancy Type: Temporary

Job Location: Austin, TX, US

Application Deadline: N/A

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