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About the Role
The Attorney IV position is within the Litigation Department on the Medicaid Litigation Team, providing legal advice and support for pending or threatened litigation against HHS or HHS employees. This role involves complex legal work, interpreting laws, drafting documents, advising management, and collaborating with the Office of Attorney General to defend and prosecute cases.
Responsibilities
- Draft summaries of new litigation identifying parties and claims, evaluating potential risks.
- Draft timely, accurate, and concise updates on the status of agency lawsuits.
- Research legal issues related to litigation and provide analysis and advice.
- Draft letters to the OAG requesting representation in litigation.
- Work with the assigned Assistant Attorney General (AAG) and agency staff to respond to complaints and petitions.
- Research claims and defenses and ensure appropriate motions are filed timely by the OAG.
- Draft and review briefs and motions as needed.
- Review discovery requests and work with agency staff to identify responsive information and documents.
- Draft or review discovery responses and objections.
- Use e-discovery software to review documents and other information for production.
- Draft or review discovery requests as needed.
- Ensure the OAG pursues offensive discovery as needed.
- Review settlement recommendations from OAG and draft settlement recommendations.
- Participate in settlement negotiations and ensure settlement documents protect the agency's interests.
- Work with OAG and agency staff to ensure appropriate compliance with and implementation of court orders.
- Draft recommendations on whether to appeal court rulings.
- Draft or review appellate briefs and arguments.
- Work with OAG to ensure appeals are filed timely.
Requirements
- Must be licensed as an attorney by the State of Texas and a member in good standing with the State Bar of Texas.
- Graduation from an accredited law school with a Bachelor of Laws (LLB) or a Juris Doctor (JD) degree.
- A minimum of 3 years of litigation experience.
Skills
- Knowledge of the federal and state rules of civil evidence and procedure.
- Skill in researching, reviewing, analyzing, interpreting and applying federal and state laws, rules, and other regulations affecting the agency.
- Skill in writing, communicating, and solving complex problems using reasoning and logic.
- Skill in hearing, deposition, and trial preparation.
- Ability to use agency computers and software platforms.
- Ability to conduct legal research.
- Ability to summarize findings and advice.
- Ability to communicate effectively and professionally.
- Ability to prioritize workloads.
- Ability to use good judgment to identify appropriate courses of action and legal strategy in lawsuits and other matters as assigned.
Location
- AUSTIN
Work Type
- Eligible for Telework
- Full time
Experience Level
- Attorney IV
- 3 years of litigation experience
Education Level
- Graduation from an accredited law school with a Bachelor of Laws (LLB) or a Juris Doctor (JD) degree.
Salary/Compensations
- $10,383.83 - $10,676.70 Monthly
Benefits
- 100% paid employee health insurance for full-time eligible employees
- A defined benefit pension plan
- Generous time off benefits
- Numerous opportunities for career advancement
About the Company
- Join the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) and be part of a team committed to creating a positive impact in the lives of fellow Texans.
- At HHSC, your contributions matter, and we support you at each stage of your life and work journey.
Equal Opportunity
- In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), HHSC and DSHS agencies will provide reasonable accommodation during the hiring and selection process for qualified individuals with a disability.
- All active-duty military, reservists, guardsmen, and veterans are encouraged to apply if qualified to fill this position.