TMB - 26-503-50 - Attorney I

About the Role

The Texas Medical Board is seeking a Staff Attorney to perform routine legal work in the evaluation of new complaints received by the agency. This position is part of a career ladder designed to support employee growth and advancement to an Attorney II once the individual demonstrates successful performance and acquires the necessary work experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities. The role is fully remote, but the candidate must reside in Texas.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate new complaints received by the agency, including administrative violations, criminal history reports, and self-reports, to make preliminary determinations regarding potential violations of the occupations code or applicable rules.
• Draft Warning Letters, remedial plans, orders, and other settlement documents in coordination with the Section Supervisor, Investigations Director, and Deputy Executive Director - Operations.
• Track pre-investigation cases for reporting to the Board.
• Review initial complaints regarding the unlicensed practice of medicine.
• Review evidence, including statements, websites, and responses, and draft settlement documents.
• Prepare evidence and applications for review by the Litigation department.
• Assist with drafting surrender/revocation orders, letters, and cancellation and retirement documents for licensees under active investigation.
• Review advertising, billing, and registration cases involving unresolved issues such as arrests, impairment, and disciplinary actions.
• Serve as backup to the Attorney Complaint Reviewer and perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited law school with an L.L.B. or J.D. degree.
• Licensed in good standing to practice law in Texas or a candidate for admission to the Texas Bar in 2026 (continued employment dependent upon obtaining license prior to 12/31/2026).

Preferred Experience

• Litigation experience in administrative, regulatory, or health law.
• Prosecutorial experience.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of legal principles and practices related to the licensing and regulation of professional licensees.

Additional Information

Must reside in Texas. No dual-state employment with another state agency or higher education is allowed. Selected candidates will be required to disclose any outside employment to avoid conflicts of interest. Must provide DOB for background check. The agency does not reimburse travel or lodging expenses for job interviews, but virtual interviews can be requested.

Military Preference

Veterans must provide form DD 214. Surviving Spouse or Orphan must provide DD 1300 or DD 214. Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) codes corresponding to this position can be found on the State Auditor's Office Job Descriptions or the Military Crosswalk Guide.

Agency Information

The Texas Medical Board is a collaborative and team-oriented work environment with over 200 employees across Texas. We value trust, accountability, and work-life balance, offering incentives such as flexible schedules, wellness leave, health insurance, retirement programs, paid leave, and more.