Texas Health and Human Services · 6 hours ago
Attorney IV
Austin, TX
Contract
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$7,716.66/mo - $10,750/mo
2+ years expTexas 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 representation, consultation, and support related to childcare regulation enforcement actions, while independently managing a busy docket of cases and advising program staff on legal matters.
Health Care
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, 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
Manage assigned cases, prepare cases for hearing, and resolve cases either through administrative hearing or settlement
Provide legal consultations to HHSC staff
Work closely with the Office of the Attorney General and/or HHSC attorneys who handle legal proceedings related to enforcement actions on behalf of HHSC
Participate in special projects, update case management systems, provide HHSC staff legal trainings and perform other duties as assigned
Qualification
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
Preferred
Administrative law experience preferred
Experience in civil trials and administrative hearings under the Administrative Procedure Act is preferred
Benefits
100% paid employee health insurance for full-time eligible employees
Defined benefit pension plan
Generous time off benefits
Numerous opportunities for career advancement
Company
Texas Health and Human Services
Texas Health and Human Services is an agency that focuses on improving health, safety and well-being.
10001+ employees
Funding
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