OFFICE OF COURT ADMINISTRATION
Carl Reynolds
Administrative Director

JOB VACANCY NOTICE

Posting Date: July 1, 2010
Closing Date: Until Filled

Job Listing Identification Number: OCA-212-10-21
State Classification Number and Step: 3501/B20

State Job Title: Attorney
FLSA Status: Exempt

Agency Job Title: Staff Attorney I
Location: Austin, TX

Monthly Salary Range: $3,750 – $5,417
Type of Job: Full Time

Remarks: see below
Travel Required: Yes 10%

Job Description: Performs entry-level attorney work involving examining and preparing legal documents, rendering legal advice and counsel, and assisting in preparing cases for post-conviction litigation. Works under the close supervision of a senior attorney.

Essential Job Functions:
• Assists in drafting legal documents including post-conviction pleadings, hearing briefs, and
affidavits.
• Researches points of law involved in state post-conviction proceedings.
• Assists in conducting post-conviction habeas corpus proceedings
Minimum Qualifications:
• Graduation from an accredited law school with a LL.B or J.D. degree
• Membership or eligibility for admission to the Texas Bar

Preferred Qualifications:
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Superior research, analysis and writing skills
• Proficiency in standard word processing software
• Commitment to a team-based litigation approach
• Commitment to the defense of death-sentenced individuals
Employment Conditions:
• Operates standard office equipment and software.
• Must sit for extended periods of time.
• May operate personal vehicle to conduct agency business.
Remarks: The Office of Capital Writs (“OCW”) is a newly created state agency which will begin operation on September 1, 2010. The OCW is a capital post-conviction office, charged with representing death sentenced persons in state post-conviction habeas corpus and related proceedings.