Telework-Eligible Litigation Attorney IV

Health & Human Services Comm; Austin (TX); Remoto; USD 116.000 - 122.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) seeks an Attorney IV in the Litigation Department to handle employment litigation and provide strategic legal guidance. This role requires strong judgment, experience in civil procedure, and the ability to coordinate with the Office of the Attorney General and external partners.

The Attorney IV will manage discovery, motions, and hearings, enjoy a collaborative team, and may be eligible for telework within Texas.

Competenze

• Must be licensed as an attorney in Texas and in good standing.
• Five years of litigation experience required.
• Preferred: three years of employment law experience.

Mansioni

• Reviews and advises on laws, rules, and policies affecting the HHSC system.
• Assesses claims and defenses in litigation and devises strategy with the Office of the Attorney General.
• Provides legal briefings and reports to HHSC executives and decision-makers.
• Represents the agency at hearings and depositions; prepares motions and briefs.
• Performs related work and collaborates with various OCC and external stakeholders.

Conoscenze

Litigation

Legal research

Employment law

Communication

Formazione

Juris Doctor (JD) or LLB

Descrizione del lavoro

Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) seeks an Attorney IV in the Litigation Department to handle employment litigation and provide strategic legal guidance. This role requires strong judgment, experience in civil procedure, and the ability to coordinate with the Office of the Attorney General and external partners.

The Attorney IV will manage discovery, motions, and hearings, enjoy a collaborative team, and may be eligible for telework within Texas.