Serves as a staff attorney supporting the Committee on Disciplinary Rules and Referenda and the Office of Legal Counsel. Provides legal support to the Committee and coordinates all aspects of the disciplinary rule proposal process. Works under the supervision of the Chief Legal Counsel with considerable latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment. The position involves frequent communication with Committee members, State Bar staff, State Bar members, members and staff of the Texas Supreme Court, and members of the public. Assists the Office of Legal Counsel in  ensuring State Bar compliance with federal and state laws,reviews and approves State Bar communications and contracts,, and assists legal counsel on special projects as assigned. Reports directly to the Chief Legal Counsel.  

1. Serves as a staff attorney supporting the Committee on Disciplinary Rules and Referenda and Office of Legal Counsel.
2. Provides legal support to the Committee, including research, writing and drafting related to proposed revisions to the Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct and Texas Rules of Disciplinary Procedure. Provides counsel to the Committee on rule proposals and the rule proposal process.
3. Coordinates all aspects of the disciplinary rule proposal process, including timelines, meetings, publications, public comments, public hearings, Committee website content, and reports to the Texas Supreme Court and State Bar Board of Directors. Prepares public meeting agendas and materials. Submits proposed rules for publication in the Texas Bar Journal and Texas Register. Prepares a substantial amount of written materials that are posted on the Committee website. Participates in planning, outreach, public forums, and communications related to a referendum vote, including preparing and coordinating a substantial amount of written materials. Prepares emails for distribution to Committee email subscribers and general Bar membership.
4. Attends and actively participates in regular Committee meetings, responds to requests for information from Committee members and others, and communicates with State Bar staff, Texas Supreme Court Staff, State Bar members and members of the public. Attends State Bar Board of Directors meetings and Board subcommittee meetings as requested and responds to questions from Board members and others.
5. Prepares, submits, and manages the Committee’s annual budget.
6. Prepares and submits the Committee’s annual report.
7. Reviews and approves State Bar communications for compliance with applicable law.
8. Reviews and approves State Bar contracts for compliance with state and federal law, and State Bar policies.
9. Performs other special legal projects and duties as assigned.

Must be a member of the State Bar of Texas in good standing. Willingness to work in depth with Texas Rules of Professional Conduct/Texas Rules of Disciplinary Procedure, and other rules and applicable law. Effective legal research and writing skills required. Requires professional demeanor, good diplomacy and communication skills, and strong organizational, planning, strong teamwork and interpersonal skills. Requires experience in research and analysis, as well as reviewing and editing documents using redline in Word and PDF formats. Position requires technological competency, including experience using Microsoft Word, Adobe, Zoom, Microsoft Teams, Microsoft Outlook, etc. Effective legal research and writing skills required. Occasional travel may be required.