Associate Counsel – Litigation & Investigations

Health & Human Services Comm; Austin (TX); Hybrid; USD 61,000 - 99,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance (100% paid for full‑t

Defined benefit pension

Generous time off

Career advancement opportunities

Telework eligibility

Job summary

Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) seeks an Associate Counsel (Attorney II) to manage a docket of moderate civil enforcement matters within the Office of Inspector General. This role involves developing audits and investigations, preparing pleadings, and litigating with opportunities to serve as second chair in trials.

The ideal candidate is admitted to practice in Texas, has strong research/writing skills, and can handle multiple matters with tight deadlines in a dynamic government

Qualifications

• Graduation from a law school approved by the Supreme Court of Texas with a J.D.
• Licensed in good standing with the State Bar of Texas.
• One year or more of legal experience preferred, including internships or clerking.
• Experience with oral argument, administrative hearings, and litigation workflows.

Responsibilities

• Manage a docket of moderately complex civil administrative enforcement cases.
• Assist with audits and investigations development.
• Litigate matters before administrative tribunals and courts, drafting motions, briefs, and discovery demands.
• Take and defend depositions; serve as second chair in trials when assigned.
• Maintain communication with management regarding case progress and status.

Skills

Litigation

Legal research

Case management

Written and oral communication

Trial preparation

eDiscovery

Education

J.D. from a Texas-approved law school

Tools

Westlaw

LexisNexis

PACER

Microsoft 365

Adobe Acrobat Pro

Job description

Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) seeks an Associate Counsel (Attorney II) to manage a docket of moderate civil enforcement matters within the Office of Inspector General. This role involves developing audits and investigations, preparing pleadings, and litigating with opportunities to serve as second chair in trials.

The ideal candidate is admitted to practice in Texas, has strong research/writing skills, and can handle multiple matters with tight deadlines in a dynamic government