Attorney I, II, III - Staff Attorney

Job Description - Attorney I, II, III - Staff Attorney (25002906) Job Description Attorney I, II, III - Staff Attorney Organization : STATE COUNSEL FOR OFF Primary Location : United States-Texas Job : Legal Employee Status : Regular Schedule : Full-time Travel Moderate Salary/Salary Range : $6,018.55-$7,508.85 Pay Basis : Monthly Hazardous duty/Longevity Pay : Longevity Pay Training Academy : No Work Site Visits : No Study Material : No Overtime Status : Exempt Job Posting : Oct 22, 2025, 8:30:52 PM Closing Date : Sep 1, 2026, 4:59:00 AM Apply once annually for multiple positions through this posting. Indicate your desired locations in the geographic preference box in the application. Once your application is received, you will be emailed a statement of availability to complete and upload to your application. Qualified applications are valid for one year (from the date of submission) and require yearly renewal if over a year old. We will contact qualified candidates for interviews as positions become available. Applicants not meeting the requirements will be notified by email. Position May Be Filled at I, II or III Pay Levels Attorney I Minimum Base Salary: GR.B22 ($6,018.55/month) **The salary for an ERS Retiree (or non-contributing member) may be reduced by 2.5%.** For full job description and minimum qualifications, please visit: http://www.tdcj.state.tx.us/divisions/hr/pd/015069.pdf Attorney II Minimum Base Salary: GR.B24 ($6,345.77/month) **The salary for an ERS Retiree (or non-contributing member) may be reduced by 2.5%.** For full job description and minimum qualifications, please visit: http://www.tdcj.state.tx.us/divisions/hr/pd/015066.pdf Attorney III Minimum Base Salary: GR.B26 ($6,702.21 - $7,508.85/month) **The salary for an ERS Retiree (or non-contributing member) may be reduced by 2.5%.** For full job description and minimum qualifications, please visit: http://www.tdcj.state.tx.us/divisions/hr/pd/015088.pdf **This is a career ladder position.** The following Military Occupational Specialty codes are generally applicable to this position. Applicants must fully complete the summary of experience to determine if minimum qualifications are met. 27, 250X, LGL10, 04, 44, 51, 921O, RI This position is listed as statewide due to the option for remote working. This vacancy is a position within the Independent Office of Inmate Counsel division which is governed by and reports directly to the Texas Board of Criminal Justice. Additional Information Please note that applications submitted via handwritten forms, email, mail, or fax will not be accepted. Your job application must be completely filled out and include all employment, do not limit employment to the past 10-15 years. Your application must contain complete job histories, which include job titles, name of employer, dates of employment, supervisor’s name and phone number, and a description of duties performed, and whether it was full-time or part-time and hours per week. If any of this information is not provided, your application may be rejected as incomplete Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. *Outside applicants will be required to submit to pre-employment drug testing as a condition of employment. * Questions regarding this posting may be directed to: [email protected] Military Occupation Specialty Code The following Military Occupational Specialty codes are generally applicable to this position. Applicants must fully complete the summary of experience to determine if minimum qualifications are met. Military Crosswalk Guide - Prepared by the State Auditor's Office EEO Statement The State of Texas is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age or disability in employment or the provision of services. You may make copies of this application and enter different position titles, but each copy must be signed. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of applications, unless specifically stated in the job vacancy notice.