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About the Role

The Office of Inspector General (OIG) combats fraud, waste, and abuse in publicly funded state Health and Human Services programs. The OIG’s Chief Counsel Division seeks a motivated, talented attorney to join the Litigation section.

Responsibilities

Litigate matters before the State Office of Administrative Hearings (SOAH) or the Health and Human Services Commission Appeals Division, including drafting pleadings and written discovery, taking and defending depositions, witness preparation, and hearings.
Case evaluation, preparation, research, and evidence gathering for litigation while keeping the options open to explore settlement.
Resolving matters by agreement via Informal Resolution Meetings (IRMs) or mediation.
Liaise with the Medicaid Fraud Control Unit (MFCU) and Healthcare Program Enforcement Division (HPED) at the Office of the Attorney General (OAG) and various state and federal prosecutors.
General legal research.
Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Licensed in good standing with the State Bar of Texas
Graduation from law school approved by the Supreme Court of Texas with a Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree.
Requires a minimum of three (3) years of experience as a licensed attorney.
Requires a minimum of two (2) years of litigation, healthcare law, and/or administrative law experience.
Experience in planning and developing investigations and/or litigation related to health care fraud involving Medicaid or Medicare.
Experience in performing legal research and analysis and drafting legal opinions, briefs, pleadings or other legal memoranda.
Experience in coordinating with multi-state, federal and state administrative and law enforcement agencies.
Familiarity with state and federal healthcare law criminal prosecutions and/or state and federal civil qui tam lawsuits, including litigation and resolution/settlement phases.
Familiarity with fraud, waste and abuse investigations.
All applicants selected to interview will be required to submit a legal writing sample and references.
Potential employees of OIG are subject to criminal background checks in accordance with the HHSC Human Resources policy.
Selected applicants must complete a national fingerprint-based criminal background check through the Texas Department of Public Safety (TDPS) and Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI) to determine if they have criminal history record information that constitutes a bar to employment.
Any employment offer is contingent upon available budgeted funds.
The offered salary will be determined in accordance with budgetary limits and the requirements of HHSC Human Resources Manual.
Applicants selected for hire may be required to pass background and other due diligence checks.

Skills

Knowledge of trial and/or administrative hearings procedures.
Knowledge of discovery rules and procedures.
Knowledge of evidentiary and procedural issues.
Skill in planning, organizing, and managing litigation.
Skill in legal research, writing, and analysis.
Skill in handling multiple projects and meeting tight deadlines.
Skill in demonstrating sound judgment.
Skill in identifying problems, evaluating alternatives, and implementing solutions.
Skill in working collaboratively and cooperatively with client representatives, government employees, and stakeholder groups.
Skill in performing research using resources including, but not limited to Westlaw, LexisNexis, PACER, administrative agency and court case management systems, and legislative reference sources.
Skill in use of computer software applications including, but not limited to Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Teams), Adobe Acrobat Pro, and database programs.
Ability to analyze complex factual and legal issues related to a wide variety of federal and state laws.
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 orally and in writing.
Ability to maintain effective and collegial relations with all levels of management, staff, and the public.

Location

AUSTIN

Work Type

Full time
Eligible for Telework

Experience Level

Minimum of three (3) years of experience as a licensed attorney
Minimum of two (2) years of litigation, healthcare law, and/or administrative law experience

Education Level

Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree

Salary/Compensations

$7,500.00 - $9,500.00 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.
The Office of Inspector General (OIG) combats fraud, waste, and abuse in the provision of services in Medicaid and other HHS programs.

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.
HHSC uses E-Verify.