Policy Attorney - Telework Eligible & Policy Leader

Health & Human Services Comm; Austin (TX); Vor Ort; USD 90.000 - 150.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

100% paid employee health insurance

Defined benefit pension

Generous time off

Career advancement opportunities

Zusammenfassung

Health & Human Services Commission (HHSC) is seeking a Policy Attorney to join the Policy Department within the Office of Chief Counsel. The attorney provides legal support for policy development, rulemaking, and legislative implementation across HHSC programs.

Responsibilities include reviewing contracts and legislation, interpreting state and federal laws, drafting rules, and advising agency leadership. Texas-licensed attorneys with at least three years’ practice are encouraged to apply.

Qualifikationen

• Must be licensed as an attorney by the State of Texas.
• At least three years’ experience in the practice of law.

Aufgaben

• Advise HHSC and OCC leadership on legal matters and policies.
• Draft and interpret agency policy and regulations.
• Review contracts, grants, data requests, and legislation.
• Provide legal counsel and collaborate with other departments.

Kenntnisse

Legal research

Legal writing

Policy analysis

Communication

Analytical thinking

Ausbildung

Juris Doctor (J.D.)

Jobbeschreibung

Health & Human Services Commission (HHSC) is seeking a Policy Attorney to join the Policy Department within the Office of Chief Counsel. The attorney provides legal support for policy development, rulemaking, and legislative implementation across HHSC programs.

Responsibilities include reviewing contracts and legislation, interpreting state and federal laws, drafting rules, and advising agency leadership. Texas-licensed attorneys with at least three years’ practice are encouraged to apply.