Senior Appellate Attorney

7 days ago


Austin, Texas, United States Texas Department of Aging & Disability Services Full time
Job Summary:
As a Senior Appellate Attorney with the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services, you will represent the department in original proceedings and appeals before the fourteen Courts of Appeals and the Texas Supreme Court. Your expertise will be sought after for complex research, extensive legal writing, and oral argument in matters related to child protection cases, including parental termination cases. You will provide highly sophisticated guidance, advice, and instruction in family law, civil litigation, appellate law, and agency policy to various stakeholders, including the Office of General Counsel, Regional legal staff, and judges. This role requires strong communication and interpersonal skills to interact with private and pro bono attorneys, community professionals, and expert witnesses. Key Responsibilities:
1. Researches, drafts, files, and argues appellate briefs in all Texas Courts of Appeal and Texas Supreme Court. (70%)
2. Provides legal advice to the Office of General Counsel on an as-needed basis. (5%)
3. Provides consultation on trial issues for CPS and APS matters to county and district attorneys, DFPS attorneys, and program staff. (15%)
4. Researches, analyzes, drafts, and presents case law updates for CLE instruction to DFPS legal staff and outside legal community. (10%)Requirements:
1. Knowledge of trial and appellate procedure.
2. Knowledge of case law relating to family law, probate and guardianship law, Child Protective Services matters, and Adult Protective Services matters.
3. Ability to synthesize law, administrative rules, agency policies, and goals to advise the client agency.
4. Ability to convey complex legal issues clearly in writing and oral presentations.

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