Attorney IV
About The Position
This position is an attorney in the Personnel Department, which is one of seven departments in the Legal Services Division of the HHS Office of Chief Counsel (OCC). The Personnel Department provides legal support on personnel and employment law matters affecting HHS state offices and programs, including the state operated facilities of the HHSC Health and Specialty Care System. This position performs highly complex (senior-level) attorney work, serving as legal counsel to Health and Human Services facility programs (state hospitals and state supported living centers). This includes providing legal advice on employment law and personnel issues. The role involves organizing and planning legal activities, coordinating the preparation of legal documents, coordinating and providing advice regarding various hearings, interpreting laws and regulations, and rendering legal advice and counsel. The position may assign and/or supervise the work of others and operates under minimal supervision with considerable latitude for initiative and independent judgment.
Requirements
- Licensed to practice law in the State of Texas.
- Must be a member in good standing with the State Bar of Texas.
- Must have a JD or LLB degree from an accredited law school.
- At least five years of experience in the practice of law.
Nice To Haves
- Employment law experience preferred.
Responsibilities
- Advises agency management and staff on a variety of legal matters concerning human resource management, personnel issues, and related policies and laws, including the interpretation and application of state and federal laws and regulations.
- Advises agency management on issues involving legal risks.
- Reviews, drafts, and comments on legislation, statutes, rules, policies, and regulations related to agency operations, human resources, and employment law issues.
- Collaborates and consults with various program areas and departments.
- Assists in responding during external regulatory agency inquiries and proceedings.
- Conducts legal research for policy and process questions.
- Prepares and renders legal opinions interpreting court cases, statutes, regulations, and Attorney General opinions.
- Assists with the review of alleged policy or law violations and performs other duties as assigned.
- Provides legal support and advice to Human Resources and identifies appropriate legal solutions.
- Provides input and guidance on the development of agency policies.
- Provides and/or assists with training for agency staff.
- Participates in work groups and special projects.
- Represents the agency in administrative hearings related to employment law.
- Performs related legal work and prepares and/or reviews related legal documents.
- Travel, primarily in state.
Benefits
- 100% paid employee health insurance for full-time eligible employees
- A defined benefit pension plan
- Generous time off benefits
- Numerous opportunities for career advancement
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
