Attorney Jobs in Austin, TX

An Attorney, also known as a Lawyer, plays a crucial role in the legal industry by providing professional legal advice, interpreting and applying laws, and representing individuals, corporations, and government agencies in court disputes and negotiations. They draft and file legal documents such as lawsuits, appeals, contracts, deeds, and wills. Attorneys might also specialize in certain areas of law such as criminal law, family law, civil rights law, environmental law, or tax law. They must have a comprehensive understanding of legal theories and be able to effectively use laws and precedents to assist their clients.

Attorneys must have a Juris Doctor (JD) degree from a law school accredited by the American Bar Association (ABA), and they must pass their state's bar exam to be certified to practice law. Their work requires excellent analytical, problem-solving, communication, research, and public speaking skills. Prior to becoming an attorney, individuals may have roles such as a Law Clerk, Paralegal, or Legal Intern, to gain practical experience in the legal field. These roles often involve conducting legal research, drafting legal documents, and assisting attorneys in preparing for trials and hearings.

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Government Contracts Attorney

  • Austin, TX (15 miles from Austin, TX)
  • 14 hours ago
  • Austin, TX (15 miles from Austin, TX)
  • 14 hours ago

The Attorney should have significant experience in the government marketplace managing government contracting....

Direct Customer Advocate

  • Austin, TX
  • 18 hours ago
  • Austin, TX
  • 18 hours ago

Overview Working at Atlassian Atlassians can choose where they work whether in an office, from home, or a combination of the two. That way, Atlassians have more control over supporting their...

Dept Banking - Attorney III - V

  • Austin, TX
  • 2 days ago
  • Austin, TX
  • 2 days ago

Experience in administrative and civil litigation. Knowledge of the Texas Administrative Procedure Act and the Texas Public Information Act. Experience in drafting legislation and regulations....

Technician-Pharmacy Advocate

  • Kyle, TX (16 miles from Austin, TX)
  • 3 days ago
  • Kyle, TX (16 miles from Austin, TX)
  • 3 days ago

Details Department: Pharmacy Services Schedule: PRN - Rotating Hospital: Seton Medical Center Hays Location: Kyle, TX Benefits Paid time off (PTO) Various health insurance options & wellness plans...

Bilingual Sales Advocate

  • Cedar Park, TX (19 miles from Austin, TX)
  • 4 days ago
  • Cedar Park, TX (19 miles from Austin, TX)
  • 4 days ago

Job Details Job Location : Cedar Park, TX Position Type : Full-Time/Part-Time Salary Range : $25000.00 - $50000.00 Base+Commission/year Job Category : Store Sales Description Mobilelink-Bilingual...

In-House Counsel

  • Austin, TX
  • 4 days ago
  • Austin, TX
  • 4 days ago

Compensation and Benefits Competitive salary starting at $195,000 annually Competitive benefits package with partial employer paid medical, dental & vision insurance, employer paid life insurance,...

Real Estate Counsel

  • Austin, TX
  • 4 days ago
  • Austin, TX
  • 4 days ago

Alternatively, we would also consider a 3-6 year staff attorney with experience in this area....

Insurance Recovery Practice Attorney - Senior

  • Austin, TX
  • 4 days ago
  • Austin, TX
  • 4 days ago

Perkins Coie LLP is seeking a practice attorney with at least five years of insurance policyholder at an AmLaw 200 law firm or policyholder boutique to join its Insurance Coverage Litigation practice...

Pharmacy Technician Advocate

  • Kyle, TX (16 miles from Austin, TX)
  • 5 days ago
  • Kyle, TX (16 miles from Austin, TX)
  • 5 days ago

Details Department: Pharmacy Services Schedule: PRN - Rotating Hospital: Seton Medical Center Hays Location: Kyle, TX Benefits Paid time off (PTO) Various health insurance options & wellness plans...

Medicaid Eligibility Advocate

  • Pflugerville, TX (17 miles from Austin, TX)
  • 5 days ago
  • Pflugerville, TX (17 miles from Austin, TX)
  • 5 days ago

Description Schedule: Monday - Friday; 8:00am - 4:30pm CST Introduction Last year our HCA Healthcare colleagues invested over 156,000 hours volunteering in our communities. As a Medicaid...

Conflicts Attorney

  • Austin, TX
  • 5 days ago
  • Austin, TX
  • 5 days ago

Description: We are seeking a Conflicts Attorney within the conflicts clearing team....

Senior Conflicts Attorney

  • Austin, TX
  • 5 days ago
  • Austin, TX
  • 5 days ago

General Description: We are seeking a Senior Conflict Attorney to assist our attorneys with clearing conflicts related to new business intake, while protecting the firm and its clients from adversity...

Medicaid Eligibility Advocate

  • Austin, TX
  • 6 days ago
  • Austin, TX
  • 6 days ago

Description Schedule: Monday - Friday; 8:00am - 4:30pm CST Introduction Last year our HCA Healthcare colleagues invested over 156,000 hours volunteering in our communities. As a Medicaid...

As an Associate Attorney, you will be responsible for handling humanitarian-based and defensive asylum cases in our office....

Attorney III - VII - (Plaintiff Civil Litigation)

  • Austin, TX
  • 7 days ago
  • Austin, TX
  • 7 days ago

Preferred: Experience in civil litigation. Experience in representing governmental entities....

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Salary for Attorney Jobs in Austin, TX

Estimated salary range based on data from US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and iHireLegal research efforts.

Highest Education Level

Attorneys in Austin, TX offer the following education background
Doctorate Degree
73.2%
Bachelor's Degree
12.8%
Master's Degree
7.2%
Associate's Degree
3.2%
Vocational Degree or Certification
1.7%
High School or GED
1.6%
Some College
0.3%
Some High School
0.1%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Attorneys in Austin, TX
2-4 years
50.8%
None
15.4%
10+ years
11.8%
Less than 1 year
5.9%
1-2 years
5.8%
6-8 years
5.4%
4-6 years
4.8%


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