Administrative Law Attorney / Government - General Attorney / Health Care - General Attorney in Austin, TX

Government

Austin, TX

Administrative Law Attorney / Government - General Attorney / Health Care - General Attorney in Austin, TX

Attorney

No

Nearest Secondary Market: Georgetown

Organization: **Members Only**

Position: Policy Attorney

Salary Information: $6, - $8, per month

Experience:
- Experience in legal work
- Experience in legal principles, practices, and proceedings
- Experience in administrative, government, and/or health law
- Experience with administrative rulemaking
- Experience in conducting research and preparing opinions, policies, and briefs

Location: Austin, TX

Benefits:
- 100% paid employee health insurance for full-time eligible employees
- Defined benefit pension plan
- Generous time off benefits
- Numerous opportunities for career advancement
- Telework options available
- Work-life balance encouraged
- Annual CLE fees and State Bar dues paid
- Eligible for a generous benefits package as a full-time state employee

Job Description:
The Policy Attorney position is available at the **Members Only** (HHSC). The Policy Department, one of seven departments in the Legal Services Division, provides legal advice and support to all agencies and programs within the health and human services system. This includes daily operations, policy matters, rule-making efforts, enforcement, legislative matters, and general agency guidance. The Policy Attorney has the most interaction with these agencies and programs and may also collaborate with attorneys in other Legal Services departments. During legislative sessions, the Policy Attorney provides support by assisting with bill reading, drafting, and analysis.

The primary assignment for this position is to serve on a team that provides legal support to Texas Medicaid and the Children’s Health Insurance Program, which serves over 4 million Texans. This role involves working with highly dynamic, consequential, and interesting areas of federal and state law. Teamwork and collaboration with other attorneys is highly valued, with opportunities for advancement and movement within the Legal Services Division.

The Policy Attorney works under limited direction with extensive latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment. Responsibilities include overseeing and planning legal activities, preparing legal documents, interpreting federal and state laws and regulations, developing, drafting, reviewing, and approving rules and policies, reviewing contracts, grants, data requests, and legislation, providing legal advice and counsel related to policy matters, and participating in negotiations with federal and other state agencies and managed care organizations. This position may also involve providing guidance to others.

Telework options are available and the Policy Department is committed to promoting work-life balance. The offices are located in the North Austin Complex, a modern office building with covered parking, state-of-the-art conference rooms, and a gym with lockers and showers available free of charge. Annual CLE fees and State Bar dues are paid, and full-time state employees are eligible for a generous benefits package.

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

Requirements:
- Graduation from an accredited law school with a Juris Doctor (JD) degree.
- Licensed to practice law in the State of Texas.
- Member in good standing with the State Bar of Texas.
- Experience in legal work.
- Experience in legal principles, practices, and proceedings.
- Experience in administrative, government, and/or health law.
- Experience with administrative rulemaking.
- Experience in conducting research and preparing opinions, policies, and briefs.

Additional Information:
- N/A

Tips for Success:
- Review the Tips for Success when applying for jobs at DFPS, DSHS and HHSC.
- Military occupation(s) that relate to the initial selection criteria and registration or licensure requirements may include, but not limited to those listed in this posting. All active-duty military, reservists, guardsmen, and veterans are encouraged to apply if qualified to fill this position.
- In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), HHSC and DSHS agencies will provide reasonable accommodation during the hiring and selection process for qualified individuals with a disability. If you need assistance completing the online application, . If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodation to participate in the interview process, please notify the person scheduling the interview.
- Depending on the program area and position requirements, applicants selected for hire may be required to pass background and other due diligence checks.
- HHSC uses E-Verify. You must bring your I-9 documentation with you on your first day of work. Download the I-9 Form.

Location:
The nearest major market is Austin, and the nearest secondary market is Georgetown.

Organization:
The organization is referred to as the **Members Only** (HHSC).

Position:
The position is for a Policy Attorney.

Salary Information:
The salary range for this position is $6, - $8, per month.

Experience:
- Legal work
- Legal principles, practices, and proceedings
- Administrative, government, and/or health law
- Administrative rulemaking
- Conducting research and preparing opinions, policies, and briefs

Benefits:
- 100% paid employee health insurance for full-time eligible employees
- Defined benefit pension plan
- Generous time off benefits
- Numerous opportunities for career advancement
- Telework options available
- Work-life balance encouraged
- Annual CLE fees and State Bar dues paid
- Eligible for a generous benefits package as a full-time state employee

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H2: Job Description
H2: Key Responsibilities
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