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Texas Health and Human Services · 5 days ago

Enforcement Attorney

Austin, TX

Contract

Hybrid

Mid, Senior Level

$7,716.66/mo - $13,051/mo

Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) is committed to creating a positive impact in the lives of fellow Texans. The Enforcement Attorney will provide legal representation, consultation, and support to program areas, handling a busy docket of cases and advising on legal sufficiency of proposed sanctions.

Health Care

No H1B

Responsibilities

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

Represent HHSC at hearings

Independently represent clients at hearings governed by the Administrative Procedures Act from docketing to completion

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

Representing the agency at hearing

Qualification

Legal researchLitigation experienceAdministrative Procedures ActJDLLB degreeTexas Bar admissionLegal writingSound judgmentAnalysis of legal issuesComputer applicationsProblem-solvingCollaborationTime managementEffective communication

Required

Currently licensed to practice law in Texas

Must have a JD or LLB degree from an accredited law school and admission to the State Bar of Texas

Skilled in legal research, writing and analysis

Skilled in handling multiple projects and meeting tight deadlines

Skilled in demonstrating sound judgment

Knowledge of Administrative Procedures Act as well as civil trial practice

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