Policy Attorney

Full-time

No

Organization: Health & Human Services Commission (HHSC)
Department: Legal Services Division (LSD) Policy HTQI
Job Title: Policy Attorney
Experience: Substantial experience in legal work, administrative law, rulemaking, and conducting research
Salary Range: $9, - $9, monthly
Salary Group: B28
Job Location: Austin, TX
Posting Type: Open to All Applicants
Category: Legal
FLSA Exempt/Non-Exempt: Exempt
Posting Number: 596904
Full Time/Part Time: Full Time
Regular/Temporary: Regular
Closing Date: 08/02/2024
Shift: Days (First)
Travel: 5%

H1: Policy Attorney at Health & Human Services Commission (HHSC) in Austin, TX
H2: Join Our Team and Make a Positive Impact on the Lives of Over 4 Million Texans

Overview:
The Health & Human Services Commission (HHSC) is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Policy Attorney to join the Legal Services Division (LSD) Policy HTQI department. This is a full-time, exempt position with a salary range of $9, - $9, per month. The Policy Department provides legal advice and support to all agencies and programs within the health and human services system, making it a dynamic and impactful role. This position offers opportunities for advancement and movement within the Legal Services Division, as well as a commitment to work-life balance and the option for telework up to 100%.

Key Responsibilities:
- Advise HHS system clients and OCC leadership on legal matters and the drafting, interpretation, and application of agency policy
- Review, analyze, and draft legislation that may affect HHS system programs, operations, or policy
- Support the development of strategies and programs to implement legislative, programmatic, and policy initiatives

Qualifications:
- Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school
- Licensed to practice law in the State of Texas
- Member in good standing with the State Bar of Texas
- Substantial experience in legal work, administrative law and rulemaking, and conducting research

Why Join HHSC?
- Make a positive impact on the lives of over 4 million Texans
- Work with a team of highly skilled and experienced legal professionals
- Opportunities for advancement and movement within the Legal Services Division
- Commitment to work-life balance and telework options
- State Bar dues and CLE fees paid
- Eligibility for a generous benefits package

Join Our Team:
If you are a highly skilled and experienced attorney with a passion for making a positive impact, we encourage you to apply for this position. All active duty military, reservists, guardsmen, and veterans are also encouraged to apply if qualified. For more information on qualifications and how to apply, please visit the Texas State Auditor’s Military Crosswalk at .

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posting type: open to all applicants
category: legal flsa exempt/
non-exempt: exempt
agency: health & human services comm department: lsd policy htqi
job title: policy attorney posting number: 596904
full time/part time : full time regular/temporary: regular
job location: 4601 w guadalupe st city: austin

salary range: $9,516. for more information see the texas state auditor’s military crosswalk at
mos code:
additional information: note: military occupation(s) that relate to the initial selection criteria and registration or licensure requirements for this position may include, but not limited to: 27a, 27b, 250x, lgl10, 4402, 51jx. for more information see the texas state auditor’s military crosswalk at

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