The Fifth Court of Appeals, Dallas, Texas, is accepting applications for a Central Staff Attorney. The attorney in this position will divide their time between assisting with original proceedings, conducting jurisdiction checks, and handling motions. The position provides opportunities to use initiative and mature judgment in assisting the justices in the disposition of appeals, motions, and original proceedings and involves legal research, analysis of legal issues, and assisting with the preparation of complex memoranda and opinions. Superior academic credentials and writing ability required. Excellent analytical and research skills also required. Prior experience with original proceedings is preferred. Applicant must be a licensed Texas Attorney with a minimum of six years of preferably appellate legal experience.
Flexible work schedule. Excellent benefits. Paid parking. Your application package must contain: a State of Texas job application, resume, academic transcript (you may submit an unofficial transcript while the official gets processed), writing sample, and references. Incomplete packages will not be considered.
Please submit application packet by regular mail or by email:
Via regular mail to the following address:
Fifth District Court of Appeals
Attn. Business Administrator
600 Commerce Street, Ste 200
Dallas, TX 75202
Via e-mail to:
More Information
- Date Posted September 23, 2024
- Recruiter Name Myrna Gasc - Court Business Administrator
- Company Name 5th Court of Appeals at Dallas
- Job Type Full-time
- Practice Areas Appellate
- Years of Experience 5-10
- Firm Size 51-100
- Workplace Type Hybrid
- Require Resume? Yes
- Require Cover Letter? Yes
- Position Summary The Central Staff Attorney position will divide their time between assisting with original proceedings, conducting jurisdiction checks, and handling motions. Prior experience with original proceedings is preferred. Salary up to $112,790.00.
- Apply By September 23, 2024
- Website txcourts.gov/5thCOA
