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Texas Health and Human Services · 2 days ago

Attorney IV

Austin, TX

Contract

Hybrid

Entry, Mid Level

$7,716.66/mo - $10,750/mo

2+ years exp

Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) is committed to creating a positive impact in the lives of fellow Texans. The Attorney IV position provides legal support related to childcare regulation and represents HHSC in contested cases governed by the Administrative Procedure Act, while also offering consultation and training to staff.

Health Care

No H1B

Responsibilities

This attorney position provides legal representation, consultation, and support to program areas across the Health and Human Services system

Attorneys are required to: consult with program staff on complex issues of law; review, develop, and conduct training; research and brief relevant legal issues; review policies, rules, regulations, and forms for compliance with legal standards; manage caseloads; prepare cases for trial; and represent HHSC at hearings

Attorneys are required to independently represent clients at hearings governed by the Administrative Procedures Act from docketing to completion, including: analyzing evidence and preparing case strategies; preparing and serving discovery requests; responding to discovery; preparing and responding to motions; identifying and preparing witnesses; conducting depositions; and representing the agency at hearing

Manages assigned cases, prepares cases for hearing, and resolves cases either through administrative hearing or settlement. 70%

Provides legal consultations to HHSC staff. 15%

Works closely with the Office of the Attorney General and/or HHSC attorneys who handle legal proceedings related to enforcement actions on behalf of HHSC. 5%

Participates in special projects, updates case management systems, provides HHSC staff legal trainings and performs other duties as assigned. 10%

Qualification

Administrative Procedures ActLegal researchLegal writingJDLLB degreeCivil trial practiceAdministrative hearingsProblem-solvingTime managementEffective communicationCollaboration

Required

Applicants must be licensed and in good standing to practice law in Texas

Must have a JD or LLB degree from an accredited law school and at least two years of experience in the practice of law

Knowledge of Administrative Procedures Act as well as civil trial practice

Skilled in legal research, writing and analysis

Skilled in handling multiple projects and meeting tight deadlines

Skilled in demonstrating sound judgment

Skilled in identifying problems, evaluating alternatives, and implementing solutions

Skilled in working collaboratively and cooperatively with client representatives, other government employees, and stakeholder groups

Ability to organize and manage multiple tasks of varying priorities and to make efficient use of time and resources

Ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of audiences both verbally and in writing

Ability to maintain effective and collegial relations with all levels of management, staff and the public

Ability to analyze complex factual and legal issues related to a wide variety of federal and state laws

Ability to use computer applications and databases related to essential functions of the job, including computer assisted legal research, and word processing software