Senior Litigation Attorney — Telework Eligible

Health & Human Services Comm; Austin (TX); Hybrid; USD 96,000 - 106,000; Full time

Job summary

Health & Human Services Comm in Austin seeks an Attorney III in the Litigation Department. The role involves complex litigation, legal research, drafting, and coordinating with the Office of the Attorney General to defend or prosecute lawsuits related to agency actions and employment matters.

The position requires a Texas bar license, JD/LLB, and at least three years of litigation experience. Telework eligibility and a day shift are noted; typical duties include advising management and

Qualifications

• Licensed attorney in Texas.
• Graduated from an accredited law school (JD/LLB).
• At least three years of litigation experience.

Responsibilities

• Draft summaries of legal issues, claims, and defenses.
• Prepare and file briefs, motions, and discovery documents.
• Coordinate with Office of the Attorney General and staff on litigation strategy.
• Review discovery requests and responses; manage e-discovery as needed.
• Attend hearings and prepare cases for trial.

Skills

Legal research

Legal writing

Legal analysis

Communication skills

Multi-tasking

Judgment and decision-making

Litigation knowledge

Legal drafting

Organization

Education

JD or LLB from an accredited law school

Tools

MS Office

Outlook

Excel

PowerPoint

Teams

Job description

Health & Human Services Comm in Austin seeks an Attorney III in the Litigation Department. The role involves complex litigation, legal research, drafting, and coordinating with the Office of the Attorney General to defend or prosecute lawsuits related to agency actions and employment matters.

The position requires a Texas bar license, JD/LLB, and at least three years of litigation experience. Telework eligibility and a day shift are noted; typical duties include advising management and