CCR Enforcement Attorney
About The Position
This Austin-based position is an attorney in the Enforcement Department. The Enforcement Department is one of seven departments in the Legal Services Division of the HHS Office of Chief Counsel. This attorney position in the Enforcement Department provides legal support related to childcare regulation (CCR). The subjects of the contested case hearings include enforcement actions against childcare permits and childcare administrator's licenses. The Attorney IV performs complex legal work involving enforcement actions by HHSC and is responsible for providing consultation services to HHSC clients and legal representation of HHSC in contested case proceedings. This position is also responsible for interpreting laws, regulations, and rules; preparing legal documents; rendering legal advice; consulting with attorneys; providing legal training and preparing cases for hearings. The position serves as legal counsel for the Health and Human Services Commission and is responsible for representing HHSC in contested cases governed by the Administrative Procedure Act before the State Office of Administrative Hearings. The position is required to independently handle a busy docket of cases and should be experienced in and knowledgeable of litigation. The attorney advises program staff daily and helps them evaluate the legal sufficiency of proposed sanctions. The attorney also routinely provides training and consultation to HHSC staff regarding hearing processes. The attorney may serve on workgroups responsible for reviewing and drafting enforcement policies, procedures, and rules in order to effectively implement statutory obligations. The attorney works under limited direction with considerable latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.
Requirements
- Must have a JD or LLB degree from an accredited law school and at least two years of experience in the practice of law.
- Licensed to practice law in Texas.
Nice To Haves
- Administrative law experience preferred.
- Experience in civil trials and administrative hearings under the Administrative Procedure Act is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Manages assigned cases, prepares cases for hearing, and resolves cases either through administrative hearing or settlement. 70%
- Provides legal consultations to HHSC staff. 15%
- Works closely with the Office of the Attorney General and/or HHSC attorneys who handle legal proceedings related to enforcement actions on behalf of HHSC. 5%
- Participates in special projects, updates case management systems, provides HHSC staff legal trainings and performs other duties as assigned. 10%
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
