CCR Enforcement Attorney

About the role

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).

Responsibilities

• Provide legal representation, consultation, and support to program areas across the Health and Human Services system.
• Consult with program staff on complex issues of law.
• Review, develop, and conduct training.
• Research and brief relevant legal issues.
• Review policies, rules, regulations, and forms for compliance with legal standards.
• Manage caseloads.
• Prepare cases for trial.
• Represent HHSC at hearings.
• Manage assigned cases, prepare cases for hearing, and resolve cases either through administrative hearing or settlement.
• Provide legal consultations to HHSC staff.
• Work closely with the Office of the Attorney General and/or HHSC attorneys who handle legal proceedings related to enforcement actions on behalf of HHSC.
• Participate in special projects, update case management systems, provide HHSC staff legal trainings, and perform other duties as assigned.

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. Administrative law experience preferred.

Qualifications

Knowledge of Administrative Procedures Act as well as civil trial practice.

Skilled in legal research, writing and analysis.

Skilled in handling multiple projects and meeting tight deadlines.

Skilled in demonstrating sound judgment.

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, and word processing software.

Skills

• Knowledge of Administrative Procedures Act as well as civil trial practice.
• Skilled in legal research, writing and analysis.
• Skilled in handling multiple projects and meeting tight deadlines.
• Skilled in demonstrating sound judgment.
• 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, and word processing software.

Benefits

The posting does not specify specific benefits such as health insurance, retirement plans, or vacation days.

Pay

$7,716.66 - $10,750.00 per month

Schedule

Day shift