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About the Role
This position is an Attorney IV in the Litigation Department on the General Litigation Team, primarily supporting the Department of State Health Services (DSHS). The Litigation Department provides legal advice and support for pending or threatened litigation against HHS or HHS employees. The role involves managing litigation, coordinating with the Office of the Attorney General (OAG), and defending and prosecuting lawsuits and administrative actions.
Responsibilities
- Draft summaries of new litigation identifying parties and claims, identify defenses, evaluate potential risks, and develop litigation strategy.
- Oversee and coordinate legal and administrative activities.
- Formulate and establish policies and procedures.
- Draft timely, accurate, and concise updates on the status of agency lawsuits for management.
- 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, review, and edit briefs and motions as needed.
- Review discovery requests and work with agency staff to identify responsive information and documents.
- Draft, review, and edit discovery responses and objections.
- Use e-discovery software to review documents and other information for production.
- Draft and review discovery requests as needed.
- Ensure the OAG pursues offensive discovery as needed.
- Review settlement recommendations from OAG and draft settlement recommendations for management.
- Participate in settlement negotiations and ensure settlement documents adequately 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, review, and edit appellate briefs and arguments and work with OAG to ensure appeals are filed timely.
- Attend work on a regular and predictable schedule.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- Must be licensed as an attorney by the State of Texas and a member in good standing with the State Bar of Texas.
- Must have graduated from an accredited law school with a Bachelor of Laws (LLB) or a Juris Doctor (JD) degree.
- Must have at least five years of experience in litigation.
Skills
- Legal research, writing, and analysis.
- Handling multiple projects and meeting tight deadlines.
- Demonstrating sound judgment.
- Effectively multi-tasking.
- Identifying and analyzing complex problems, evaluating alternatives, and implementing solutions using sound reasoning and logic.
- Working collaboratively and cooperatively with client representatives, other government employees, and stakeholder groups.
- Organizing and managing multiple tasks of varying priorities and making efficient use of time and resources.
- Communicating effectively and professionally with a wide range of audiences both verbally and in writing.
- Maintaining effective and collegial relations with all levels of management, staff, and the public.
- Analyzing complex factual and legal issues related to a wide variety of federal and state laws.
- Using computer applications and databases related to essential functions of the job, including computer-assisted legal research, word processing software, and Microsoft Office including Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, and Teams.
- Effectively representing the agency at hearings and depositions, preparing motions and briefs, and preparing cases for trial.
- Planning and organizing workloads and supervising the work of others as necessary.
Location
- AUSTIN
Work Type
- Eligible for Telework
- Regular
- Full time
Experience Level
- Attorney IV
- At least five years of experience in litigation
Education Level
- Graduated from an accredited law school with a Bachelor of Laws (LLB) or a Juris Doctor (JD) degree.
Salary/Compensations
- $10,383.83 - $10,680.00 Monthly
Benefits
- 100% paid employee health insurance for full-time eligible employees
- 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.
- Depending on the program area and position requirements, applicants selected for hire may be required to pass background and other due diligence checks.
- HHSC uses E-Verify. You must bring your I-9 documentation with you on your first day of work.