Litigation - Appellate Attorney in Corpus Christi, TX

Government

Corpus Christi, TX

Litigation - Appellate Attorney in Corpus Christi, TX

Attorney

No

Job Title: Staff Attorney

Job Responsibilities: The primary responsibilities of the Staff Attorney include assisting their assigned Justice with legal research, analysis, and writing. The role involves performing highly complex legal research, analysis, and writing tasks. Staff Attorneys may also supervise the work of others and are expected to work under limited supervision, with considerable latitude for using initiative and independent judgment. Key duties include researching and writing memoranda on appeals and/or original proceedings and participating in case conferences. Additional responsibilities may involve making recommendations on motions and performing routine administrative duties as required. The position also entails performing related work as assigned.

Education and Experience Information: Candidates must have graduated from an accredited law school with a Juris Doctor (.) degree. They must be licensed to practice law in the State of Texas and must be active members in good standing with the State Bar of Texas. Preferred qualifications include a strong academic record, demonstrated writing ability, experience with law review or a journal, moot court or mock trial experience, and prior work experience with an appellate court or other appellate-related experience.

Salary Information: The salary range for the Staff Attorney position is between $110,000 and $131,460 per year, depending on the qualifications of the candidate.

Additional Information: The Thirteenth Court of Appeals is an at-will employer, meaning that nothing in the job posting creates a right that alters the at-will employment relationship. The organization is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, genetic information, or disability. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, applicants requiring reasonable accommodations during the application process should communicate their needs to the Clerk of the Court.

Application Process: Applicants are required to submit a single electronic PDF file containing the following documents: a cover letter, resume, law school transcript (including proof of class rank), two references or letters of recommendation, a writing sample, and a completed State of Texas Application for Employment form. Applications should be directed to the Clerk of the Court. Incomplete applications may not be considered unless supplemented by the applicant in a timely manner or at the discretion of the Court. Interviews will be conducted by invitation only.

The organization participates in E-Verify and will provide relevant information from each new employee’s Form I-9 to the Social Security Administration and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security to confirm work authorization.