Attorney Iv

3 weeks ago


Houston, United States First Court of Appeals Full time

**FIRST COURT OF APPEALS**

**JOB VACANCY NOTICE**

State Job Title: Attorney IV Posting #: 01-24-04-AT

Closing Date: Until Filled

Staring Date: As soon as possible

Location: Houston, Texas

Annual Salary Range: $7,500 to $10,000 per month (depending on experience)

**GENERAL JOB DESCRIPTION**:
**ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS**:
Applicants must have the ability to work independently. Essential job functions for the position include:

- reviewing appellate records and filings to assist justices in resolving issues presented in civil and criminal appeals and original proceedings;
- conducting electronic legal research and, when necessary, manual research;
- analyzing statutes, judicial decisions, and other legal sources;
- assessing cases for jurisdictional issues and attending to special problems and administrative matters;
- consulting with members of the court in connection with the court’s disposition of substantive and procedural issues, formulating recommendations to panel members, and preparing memoranda and initial drafts of proposed opinions and judgments;
- assisting with review of motions and preparation of separate writings and related work, as assigned;
- assisting panel members in preparation for oral argument, including making oral presentations addressing appellate points, attending oral argument and participating in pre-submission and post-submission conferences among justices, and attending to follow-up research and record review.
- reviewing motions for rehearing and making recommendations to panel members; and
- generally helping to process the work of the chambers, observing court rules, following court processes and procedures, and maintaining confidences of the court.

**MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS**:
Applicants must have the following qualifications:

- license to practice law in the State of Texas;
- minimum of five years’ experience as a practicing attorney;
- knowledge of legal principles in civil areas;
- knowledge of the Texas Rules of Appellate Procedure, Uniform System of Citation, and Texas Rules of Form;
- ability to identify, analyze, and resolve legal and procedural issues and to present findings and conclusions, both orally and in writing;
- excellent legal-research skills, including a proficiency in computer research and cite checking;
- excellent legal writing, editing, and proofing skills;
- word processing skills; and
- ability to prepare, plan, and organize work, and to communicate clearly and effectively.

**PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS**:

- Previous appellate court or clerkship experience;
- Top 25% of law school graduating class;
- Experience on a law review, law journal, or other publication and trial, moot court and/or mock trial; and
- Knowledge of legal principles in criminal areas.

**RELATED MILITARY OCCUPATIONAL SPECIALTY CODES**:
The following Military Occupation Specialty (MOS) codes are generally applicable to this position: 27A, 250X, 4402, 4405, 4406, 4407, 4408, 4409, 4410, 4411, 4417, LGL10, LGL11, 51JX, 92J0.

Other related fields pertaining to the minimum experience requirement may meet the minimum qualifications for this position and are encouraged to apply.

Additional Military Crosswalk information can be accessed at:
Military Crosswalk for Occupational Category - Legal (texas.gov)

**E-VERIFY**:
This employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), with information from each new employee’s

Form I-9 to confirm work authorization.

**APPLICATION PROCEDURES**:
11. resume or curriculum vitae;
2. electronically-signed State of Texas Job Application for employment; available on the First Court’s website career page: TJB | 1st COA | Careers (txcourts.gov);
3. writing sample;
4. three references familiar with the applicant’s work product and work habits; and

5. cover letter.

**Personal interviews will be conducted by invitation only.**

**Job Type**: Temporary

Pay: $7,500.00 - $10,000.00 per month

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift

License/Certification:

- Bar (required)

Work Location: In person


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