The First Court of Appeals, Houston, Texas, is accepting applications for an Attorney IV to work on a temporary full-time basis for up to ten weeks or perhaps longer. This position will be expected to perform highly advanced work with in-depth analysis and presentment of legal and procedural issues involving appeals of civil and criminal cases and also original proceedings. This position provides an opportunity to use initiative and mature judgment in assisting the justices in the disposition of primarily original proceedings, but also on other matters as needed. This attorney will review appellate records and briefs, conduct legal research, prepare written memoranda and initial drafts of some court opinions, and make recommendations to the justices. Working with direction from the Court’s Chief Justice and Chief Staff Attorney, and also other members of the Court, this job requires a strong command of Texas appellate law and procedure, and a strict adherence to rules of confidentiality and judicial ethics. This position may be performed on a largely remote basis. Prior experience at an appellate court or a clerkship is certainly preferred.
