Personnel Attorney
About The Position
This position is for an Attorney II in the Personnel Department. The Personnel Department is one of seven departments in the Legal Services Division (LSD) of the HHS Office of Chief Counsel (OCC). The Personnel Department provides legal guidance to Health and Human Services (HHS) system programs and state supported facilities regarding employment related legal matters including performance and conduct management, employee leave related issues, civil rights matters, outside activities, and immigration assistance. The Attorney II works under general supervision with moderate latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment. The position is part of a team of attorneys and support staff that primarily handles employment related civil rights matters and is responsible for reviewing, investigating, and drafting agency responses to external civil rights complaints. The position will also advise agency staff on civil rights-related personnel actions and their associated legal risks. This position may be eligible to telework.
Requirements
- Must be licensed to practice law in Texas and be in good standing, or have taken the bar exam and are awaiting November results.
- Must have a JD or LLB degree from an accredited law school and admission to the State Bar of Texas; OR have taken the bar exam and are awaiting November results.
- Knowledge of legal principles, practices, and proceedings.
- Skilled in legal research, writing and analysis.
- Skilled in handling multiple projects and meeting tight deadlines.
- Skilled in demonstrating sound judgment.
- Ability to effectively multi-task.
- Skilled in identifying problems, evaluating alternatives, and implementing solutions.
- Skilled in working collaboratively and cooperatively with client representatives, other government employees, and stakeholder groups.
- Ability to organize and manage multiple tasks of varying priorities and to make efficient use of time and resources.
- Ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of audiences both verbally and in writing.
- Ability to maintain effective and collegial relations with all levels of management, staff and the public.
- Ability to analyze complex factual and legal issues related to a wide variety of federal and state laws.
- Ability to use computer applications and databases related to essential functions of the job, including computer-assisted legal research, word processing software, Salesforce, and Microsoft Office including Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, and Teams.
Nice To Haves
- Knowledge of employment and civil rights law is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Provides legal representation, consultation, and support to program areas across the Health and Human Services system.
- Consults with program staff on complex issues of law.
- Reviews, investigates and develops legal responses to legally protected complaints.
- Researches and briefs relevant legal issues.
- Reviews policies, rules, regulations, and forms for compliance with legal standards.
- Manages caseloads.
- Drafts and reviews legal documents, legislation, administrative rules, and amendments.
- Represents the agency in various meetings.
- Participates in special projects.
- Performs other assigned duties.
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
Mid Level
