Open Records Attorney – Telework Eligible, Impact-Driven

Texas Health and Human Services; Austin (TX); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 106,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% paid employee health insurance

Defined benefit pension

Generous time off

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

Texas Health and Human Services invites applications for Open Records Attorney III in Austin. You will join the Open Records and Data Governance Department, supporting compliance with the Texas Public Information Act and handling complex requests with independent judgment.

Responsibilities include clarifying requests, obtaining documents, redacting materials, and briefing leadership on confidentiality issues. This is a full-time role with telework eligibility and strong growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Experience in legal work.
• Graduation from an accredited law school with a Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree.
• Member in good standing with the State Bar of Texas.

Responsibilities

• Communicates with requestors and HHS system areas to clarify and address requests. (20%)
• Coordinates with HHS system areas and obtains responsive documents for request. (20%)
• Reviews and redacts documents and provides responsive information to requestors. (30%)
• Prepares and sends briefs to the Office of the Attorney General addressing the confidentiality of requested information. (15%)
• Assists with the development of policies and procedures related to the Open Records process. (5%)
• Maintains tracking and other administrative work regarding requests. (5%)
• Other duties as assigned. (5%)

Education

J.D. from accredited law school

Tools

Office software

Job description

Texas Health and Human Services invites applications for Open Records Attorney III in Austin. You will join the Open Records and Data Governance Department, supporting compliance with the Texas Public Information Act and handling complex requests with independent judgment.

Responsibilities include clarifying requests, obtaining documents, redacting materials, and briefing leadership on confidentiality issues. This is a full-time role with telework eligibility and strong growth opportunities.