The State Bar of Texas is an agency of the judiciary under the administrative control of the Texas Supreme Court. The Texas Bar is responsible for assisting the Texas Supreme Court in overseeing all attorneys licensed to practice law in Texas. The State Bar is the second largest state bar association in terms of active attorney members in the United States. The State Bar Act, adopted by the Legislature in 1939, mandates that all attorneys licensed to practice law in Texas be members of the State Bar.
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State Bar employees are eligible for benefits as administered by the Employees Retirement System of Texas. The State Bar pays 100% of full-time employees’ premium cost and 50% of their dependent’s premium cost for health insurance.
General DescriptionRepresents the Chief Disciplinary Counsel and/or Commission for Lawyer Discipline during the attorney disciplinary process. May occasionally represent the State Bar of Texas in litigation. Involves frequent contact with State Bar departments, complainants, respondents, and other outside agencies and organizations. Primary Functions1. Evaluates grievances against attorneys filed with the Office of the Chief Disciplinary Counsel for proper classification and processing. 2...
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General DescriptionRepresents the Chief Disciplinary Counsel and/or Commission for Lawyer Discipline during the attorney disciplinary process. May occasionally represent the State Bar of Texas in litigation. Involves frequent contact with State Bar departments, complainants, respondents, and other outside agencies and organizations. Primary Functions1. Evaluates grievances against attorneys filed with the Office of the Chief Disciplinary Counsel for proper classification and processing. 2...
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General Description The Staff Attorney assists the Executive Director of the Texas Access to Justice Commission ( the Commission ) with recommendations for the development, coordination, and implementation of initiatives to improve access to justice for low-income Texans. Starting salary is commensurate with experience and qualifications.Primary Functions As directed by the Executive Director, the Staff Attorney: Assists in the development, coordination, and implementation of Commissio...
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General Description The Staff Attorney assists the Executive Director of the Texas Access to Justice Commission ( the Commission ) with recommendations for the development, coordination, and implementation of initiatives to improve access to justice for low-income Texans. Starting salary is commensurate with experience and qualifications.Primary Functions As directed by the Executive Director, the Staff Attorney: Assists in the development, coordination, and implementation of Commissio...
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