Associate Counsel - Healthcare Litigation (Remote Eligible)

Texas Health & Human Services Commission; Oregon; Hybrid; USD 84,000 - 106,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Pension plan

Time off benefits

Career advancement

Job summary

Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) seeks an Associate Counsel (Attorney III) to handle a mixed caseload of civil administrative matters in Texas. You will manage 25–35 moderately complex cases, draft pleadings, conduct discovery, take depositions, and lead first-chair trial responsibilities as needed.

The role requires Jam-Degree from a Texas-approved law school, minimum three years as a licensed attorney, and two years in litigation, healthcare, or administrative law.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Background checks and pre-employment screenings are required.

Responsibilities

• Litigate matters before SOAH or HHSC Appeals Division, including pleadings, discovery, depositions, and hearings.
• Case evaluation, preparation, research, and evidence gathering for litigation; explore settlement options.
• Resolve matters by informal resolution meetings or mediation.
• Coordinate with MFCU and HPED at OAG and other prosecutors.
• Conduct general legal research and support trial teams.
• Assist in coordinating the trial team and potential mediation or settlement conferences.

Skills

Litigation management

Legal research

Writing and analysis

Oral communication

Case coordination

Education

J.D. from Texas-approved law school

Tools

Westlaw

LexisNexis

PACER

Microsoft Office

Job description

Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) seeks an Associate Counsel (Attorney III) to handle a mixed caseload of civil administrative matters in Texas. You will manage 25–35 moderately complex cases, draft pleadings, conduct discovery, take depositions, and lead first-chair trial responsibilities as needed.

The role requires Jam-Degree from a Texas-approved law school, minimum three years as a licensed attorney, and two years in litigation, healthcare, or administrative law.