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Position Announcement 21-05 RESEARCH AND WRITING SPECIALIST – CAPITAL HABEAS UNIT Office of the Federal Public Defender Western District of Texas (Austin)                                                                                                           The Federal Public Defender for the Western District of Texas is accepting applications for a research and writing specialist for its Capital Habeas Unit in Austin, Texas.  The Capital Habeas Unit (CHU) is responsible for representing death-sentenced prisoners in federal habeas corpus proceedings in the United States District Courts in Texas, the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit, and the United States Supreme Court.  The CHU represents indigent, death-sentenced prisoners in all four federal districts in Texas. Requirements.  The research and writing specialist position is an attorney position.  Applicants must be: (1) a graduate of an accredited law school; and (2) admitted to practice in...

FLSA Status: Exempt Earliest Start Date: 04/01/2021 Salary: $130,000/year+ negotiable depending on qualifications. Hours per Week: 40.00, flexible between 6:00 AM to 7:00 PM. Hiring Department: Office of General Counsel   Required Application Materials: A resume and letter of interest is required in order to apply. Candidates under final consideration will be required to submit references and college degree information through an online third-party vendor.    Purpose of Position: The University of Texas System Office of General Counsel, which advises the UT System’s 14 academic and health-related institutions, seeks a versatile attorney with particular experience in tax law to provide legal advice, counsel, and representation on tax matters. The ideal candidate will also be eager to collaborate and problem-solve with clients and team members on other legal issues.   Essential Functions: Independently and, as necessary and appropriate, in...