Senior Public Sector Litigation Attorney

Department-of-Family-and-Protective-Services; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 86,000 - 146,000; Full time

Job summary

Texas Department of Family and Protective Services seeks a Legal Litigation Attorney IV in Austin to oversee complex agency litigation. The role includes drafting legal documents, researching state and federal law, and advising agency leadership on litigation strategy.

Requires JD, Texas Bar in good standing, and prior litigation experience. This is a full-time, on-site position with extensive regulatory and trial-related duties.

Qualifications

• Must be licensed as an attorney by the State of Texas.
• Graduation from an accredited law school with a JD degree.
• Member in good standing of the State Bar of Texas.
• 5 years of litigation experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversees litigation-related activities, evaluates defenses, and develops strategies.
• Drafts litigation summaries, analyses, and recommendations for senior counsel.
• Researches complex legal issues and provides timely legal advice.
• Drafts subpoenas, discovery requests, and related litigation documents.
• Represents the agency in hearings and prepares cases for trial.

Skills

Legal research

Legal analysis

Policy advice

Negotiation

Communication

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Accredited law school

Texas Bar admission

Job description

Texas Department of Family and Protective Services seeks a Legal Litigation Attorney IV in Austin to oversee complex agency litigation. The role includes drafting legal documents, researching state and federal law, and advising agency leadership on litigation strategy.

Requires JD, Texas Bar in good standing, and prior litigation experience. This is a full-time, on-site position with extensive regulatory and trial-related duties.