Assistant Attorney General III-IV | Healthcare Program Enforcement

Texas Attorney General; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The Office of the Texas Attorney General seeks attorneys licensed in Texas to join the Healthcare Program Enforcement Division to litigate whistleblower lawsuits under the Texas Health Care Program Fraud Prevention Act.

You will manage cases from inception to conclusion, including drafting motions and discovery, appearing at hearings, trying cases, negotiating settlements, and handling appeals in a dynamic state agency in Texas.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school.
• Licensed to practice law in Texas; in good standing.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks and deadlines; strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage Healthcare Program Enforcement cases from inception to conclusion.
• Draft motions, discovery requests, and briefs; appear at hearings.
• Litigate, depose witnesses, negotiate settlements, and handle appeals.
• Coordinate with client agencies and federal/state partners.
• Maintain case files and ensure adherence to ethics and procedures.

Skills

Oral communication

Written communication

Legal research

Trial preparation

Negotiation

Teamwork

Education

Juris Doctor (J.D.)

Tools

Summation

Concordance

Relativity

Clearwell

Job description

****PLEASE NOTE THIS APPLICATION IS EXPRESSING INTEREST IN THIS ROLE AND NOT A FORMAL APPLICATION*****

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

The Office of the Attorney General is seeking attorneys licensed in Texas to join the agency’s Healthcare Program Enforcement Division to engage in the exciting and fulfilling work of litigating whistleblower lawsuits filed under the Texas Health Care Program Fraud Prevention Act. Our cases involve lawsuits against a variety of defendants including pharmaceutical companies, drug manufacturers and medical providers. The litigation is complex, and the work is meaningful. The OAG seeks qualified, self‑motivated candidates to manage cases from inception to conclusion, including drafting motions and discovery, appearing at hearings, trying cases, negotiating settlements, and handling appeals.

The OAG is a dynamic state agency with over 4,000 employees throughout the State of Texas. As the State’s law firm, the OAG provides exemplary legal representation in diverse areas of law. OAG employees enjoy excellent benefits https://ers.texas.gov/Benefits-at-a-Glance along with tremendous opportunities to do important work at a large, dynamic state agency making a positive difference in the lives of Texans. Assistant Attorneys General (AAGs) experience the challenge and honor of public service while enjoying a healthy work‑life balance; hands‑on legal experience; and engaging camaraderie in Austin, the scenic and lively capital of Texas.

ESSENTIAL POSITION FUNCTIONS

• Initiates and conducts Healthcare Program Enforcement and related investigations. Analyzes factual and legal issues and develops evidence for pursuit of Healthcare Program Enforcement cases, including performing legal research, conducting interviews, and directing investigator activity. Reviews data and documentation from client agencies and other resources, coordinates with the federal government and other state governments to evaluate and potentially resolve pending whistle‑blower lawsuits, and reports findings and analysis to management and Executive Administration.
• Monitors pending cases in which the State has declined to intervene, preparing legal briefs independently and in coordination with other AAGs where needed to protect the State’s interests.
• Working on a team of attorneys in the Healthcare Program Enforcement Division, investigating and litigating complex cases and preparing cases for jury trial.
• Conducting all aspects of pre‑trial litigation, including discovery, motion practice, preparation for and/or conducting fact and expert witness depositions; analyzing factual and legal issues and evidence as a part of litigating healthcare program fraud cases; reviewing documentation from client agencies and produced from parties in discovery.
• Preparing legal briefs, pleadings, and other legal documents; drafting discovery requests and responses; representing the Office of the Attorney General before state or federal district courts.
• Overseeing the analysis of factual and legal issues and developing evidence through witness interviews, depositions, and other discovery.
• Performs related work as assigned.
• Maintains relevant knowledge necessary to perform essential job functions.
• Attends work regularly in compliance with agreed‑upon work schedule.
• Ensures security and confidentiality of sensitive and/or protected information.
• Complies with all agency policies and procedures, including those pertaining to ethics and integrity.

Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Assistant Attorney General (AAG) III:

• Education: Graduation from an accredited law school with a Juris Doctor degree (J.D.).
• Experience: Two years of full‑time experience as a licensed attorney.
• Licensed as an attorney by the State of Texas.
• Must be in good standing with the State Bar of Texas and eligible to practice law in Texas by start date.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Skill in handling multiple tasks, prioritizing, and meeting deadlines.
• Skill in exercising sound judgment and effective decision making.
• Ability to prepare legal documents, to conduct research, to interpret and apply laws, to summarize findings, to prepare cases and present at trial, to conduct hearings, to communicate effectively, and to train others.
• Ability to receive and respond positively to constructive feedback.
• Ability to work cooperatively with others in a professional office environment.
• Ability to provide excellent customer service.
• Ability to work in person at assigned OAG work location, perform all assigned tasks at designated OAG workspace within OAG work location, and perform in‑person work with coworkers (e.g., collaborating, training, mentoring) for the entirety of every work week (unless on approved leave).
• Ability to arrange for personal transportation for business‑related travel.
• Ability to work more than 40 hours as needed and in compliance with the FLSA.
• Ability to lift and relocate 30 lbs.
• Ability to travel (including overnight travel) up to 20%.

Assistant Attorney General (AAG) IV: All the above qualifications for AAG III PLUS:

• Experience: One additional year of full‑time experience as a licensed attorney.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience: Working on complex civil litigation in both state and federal courts.
• Experience: Summation, Concordance, Relativity or Clearwell legal review software.
• Conducting legal analysis involving complex statutory and regulatory schemes at the state and federal levels, including applying legal analysis to fact situations and making recommendations.
• Knowledge of law, legal principles, and practices relevant to the Texas Healthcare Program Fraud Prevention Act and False Claims Act.
• Knowledge of Texas Rules of Civil procedure, Texas Rules of Evidence, Federal Rules of Procedure, and Federal Rules of Evidence.
• Familiarity with Texas and Federal case law regarding discovery and pleading.