Attorney IV- Litigation

General Information

Date: Mar 5, 2026
Location: Austin, TX
Agency: Health & Human Services Commission (HHSC)
Functional

Title:

Attorney IV
- Litigation
Job Title: Attorney IV
Department: LSD Litigation 3
Posting Number: 13334
Closing Date: 05/05/2026
Posting Audience: Internal and External
Occupational Category: Legal
Salary Group: TEXAS-B-28
Salary Range: $7,716.66 - $10,600.00
Pay Frequency: Monthly
Shift: Day (First)
Telework: Eligible for Telework
Travel: Up to 10%
Regular/Temporary: Regular
Full Time/Part Time: Full time
FLSA Exempt/Non-Exempt: Exempt
Facility

Location:

4601 W Guadalupe St, Austin, TX
Other Locations: Austin
MOS Codes: ,,,,X,27A,51JX,92J0,LGL
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Attorney IV:
This position is an Attorney in the Litigation Department. The Litigation Department is one of seven departments in the Legal Services Division of the HHS Office of Chief Counsel. The Litigation Department provides legal advice and support for all pending or threatened litigation against HHS or HHS employees in their official or individual capacities. The Department serves as the primary point of contact with the Office of the Attorney General to defend lawsuits and administrative actions filed against HHSC or DSHS concerning employment decisions, tort claims, agency rules and policies, alleged constitutional deprivations, contract disputes, federal and state statutes, including the Medicaid Act, and to prosecute cases of Medicaid fraud.

The Attorney IV performs complex legal work and will be responsible for handling a variety of litigation activities related to programs and services administered by HHSC. The attorney will be responsible for interpreting state and federal laws and rules related to programs administered by the agency, drafting documents, rendering legal advice and counsel to agency management and program staff, working with the Office of Attorney General (OAG) to defend lawsuits involving the agency, assisting in the preparation of cases for trial and hearings, and other duties as assigned.

• The Attorney IV attends work on a regular and predictable schedule in accordance with agency leave policy and performs other duties as assigned. (10%)
• The Attorney IV will be primarily responsible for handling lawsuits related to programs and services administered by HHSC. The Attorney IV will draft summaries of ongoing litigation identifying parties, claims, and defenses, and evaluating potential risks to the agency and its employees. The Attorney IV will keep agency staff, including executive staff, apprised of lawsuit developments and updates. The Attorney IV will organize and coordinate legal and administrative activities.
  
  The Attorney IV will communicate regularly with agency staff to provide advice and support in relation to agency efforts to comply with court orders. The Attorney IV will formulate and establish policies and procedures. The Attorney IV will draft timely, accurate, and concise updates for the Director of Litigation and Chief Counsel concerning the status of, and new developments in, agency lawsuits.
  
  The Attorney IV will research legal issues related to litigation and provide timely, accurate and concise analysis and advice. (35%)
• The Attorney IV will draft letters to the OAG requesting representation in litigation. The Attorney IV will work with the assigned Assistant Attorney General (AAG) and agency staff to respond to complaints, petitions, and relevant motions. The Attorney IV will coordinate case preparation for interviews, depositions, hearings and trials. The Attorney IV will review discovery requests and work with agency staff to identify responsive information and documents.
  
  The Attorney IV will draft or review discovery responses and objections. The Attorney IV will use e-Discovery software to review documents and other information for production. The Attorney IV will research claims and defenses and ensure appropriate motions are filed timely by the OAG. The Attorney IV will draft and review briefs and motions as needed. (35%)
• The Attorney IV will draft recommendations for review by the Director of Litigation and Chief Counsel on whether to appeal court rulings. The Attorney IV will draft or review appellate briefs and arguments and work with the OAG to ensure appeals are timely filed. (10%)
• The Attorney IV will review settlement recommendations from the OAG and draft settlement recommendations for review by the Director of Litigation and the Chief Counsel. The Attorney IV will participate in settlement negotiations and ensure that all settlement documents adequately protect the agency's interests. (10%)

Knowledge of the federal and state rules of civil evidence and procedure and of agency administrative rules and regulations.

Skill in researching, reviewing, analyzing, interpreting and applying federal and state laws, rules, and other regulations affecting the agency. Skill in the use of a computer and applicable software; in using…