TMB - 26-503-52 Attorney I-III

About the role

The Texas Medical Board is seeking a Staff Attorney to perform entry-level or routine legal work in support of the Litigation Department. This position will work closely with the Litigation Director to provide legal support to the department and help coordinate with other departments.

Responsibilities

The Staff Attorney will be responsible for evaluating cases referred to the legal department, drafting documents, preparing cases for informal settlement conferences, and representing Board Staff at hearings. The position will also review new investigation files, conduct legal research, and draft research and policy documents to support the litigation department.

• Evaluates cases referred to the legal department and drafts appropriate documents, including orders, remedial plans, suspension and revocation letters, and other settlement orders.
• Prepares cases for informal settlement conferences (ISC) and represents Board Staff at ISCs.
• Prepares for and represents Board Staff at hearings, including suspension hearings, default hearings, and other public hearings.
• Reviews new investigation files related to the unlicensed practice of medicine and drafts and negotiates settlement orders.
• Conducts legal research and drafts research and policy documents to support the litigation department.

Requirements

To be eligible for this position, applicants must have a graduation from an accredited law school with an L.L.B. or J.D. degree and be licensed in good standing to practice law in Texas or currently awaiting Texas Bar Exam results.

• 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 currently awaiting Texas Bar Exam results.
• Knowledge of legal principles and practices of law related to the licensing and regulation of professional licensees, specifically licensees engaged in health care.
• Knowledge of applicable law and Board rules regarding licensees of the agency.
• Knowledge of legal principles and practices of law related to development of cases for litigation and prosecution.
• Knowledge of Administrative Practice Act.
• Knowledge of medical terms and definitions.

Agency Information

The Texas Medical Board has over 200 employees across the state of Texas and values a collaborative and team environment work culture that values an environment of trust and accountability. The agency offers various benefits, including flexed, compressed work schedules, wellness leave, health insurance, and retirement programs.

Benefits

• Flexed, compressed work schedules
• Wellness leave
• Health insurance
• Retirement programs
• 401K
• Vacation paid leave
• Sick paid leave
• Holiday pay
• Promotional opportunities
• Free parking
• Employee assistance program

Pay

The monthly salary for this position is $6,890.00.

Schedule

The target start date for this position is September 1, 2026.