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Criminal Attorney / Litigation Attorney in Austin, TX

Texas Department of Insurance Apr 24,2014 Location USA Austin TX
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Government

Attorney

Criminal Law - Prosecution

Litigation

Litigation - Whistleblower - CFTC

$69,504.00/year

Min 4 yrs required

Profile

Attorney IV Duties: Performs highly complex duties as a Fraud Unit Legal Counsel and may provide legal advice and assistance to Fraud Unit investigators with the development of insurance fraud cases for referral to criminal district attorneys or federal prosecutors. Specifically, the Fraud Counsel works with Department's Fraud Unit investigators and staff in providing guidance and assistance in developing insurance fraud investigations for referral and criminal prosecution; assists staff and management in developing investigative plans and investigating complex fraud cases; plans and organizes legal activities; provides legal advice in criminal insurance fraud investigations and administrative matters; may review incoming suspected insurance fraud reports; reviews Fraud Unit open records requests and responds as appropriate; may evaluate suspected insurance fraud referral reports in consultation with Fraud Unit Section Chiefs; drafts, file and respond to legal requests for documents; assists in preparing and reviewing subpoenas, search warrants, affidavits and arrest warrants; prepares and/or reviews drafts of laws, rules, and regulations affecting Department's Fraud Unit operations; assists in formulating, coordinating, and establishing policies and procedures; analyzes or drafts bills and amendments for legislative consideration, memoranda on regulatory matters, and administrative rules for the Texas register; serves as a liaison representative for the Fraud Unit to the public, law enforcement, and the insurance industry; advises management and staff on legal matters and on the interpretation and application of administrative, civil and criminal laws and regulations; assists with special projects; and performs other duties as assigned.

Qualification and Experience

Qualifications: Requires graduation from an accredited law school with a J.D. or LL.B degree. Requires 4 years of a broad range of legal experience including experience as a prosecutor for all levels of felony offenses; requires to be licensed to practice law in the State of Texas; and prefers experience in administrative law, open records law, complex legal transactions and or criminal defense work. Demonstrated knowledge in Texas statutes and case law relating to prosecution of criminal offenses; Texas open records laws; Texas evidentiary techniques; criminal investigative processes; and legal principles, practices and proceedings. Requires demonstrated skill in the use of automated equipment; the use of personal computers and use of Microsoft Word and Excel; and legal research, writing, and analysis.

Additional info

Job Posting Number: 14-141

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