BON Assistant General Counsel; Attorney

Title

Attorney 2 or 3

The successful applicant may be offered either an Attorney 2 or Attorney 3 position, based on knowledge, experience and qualifications.

Performs legal work involving examining and preparing legal documents, interpreting laws and regulations, rendering legal advice and counsel, consulting with opposing counsel, conducting hearings, and preparing cases for agency hearings and/or trials.

Is administratively responsible to the agency General Counsel.

Works in a collegial relationship with the agency's division directors and staff.

Advises staff and the public on legal matters and the interpretation and application of agency regulations and state and federal laws.

Prepares legal opinions, briefs, contracts, proposals, and reports.

Conducts and/or assists in conducting administrative, regulatory, evidentiary, and enforcement hearings.

Researches points of law involved in hearings to determine the validity and completeness of cases cited.

Investigates alleged law violations and prepares reports of findings.

Performs related work as assigned.

Depending on experience and demonstrated aptitude assignments, may include Contract Management and Procurement responsibilities, contract monitoring and advising on matter associated with compliance with Public Information Act.

Licensed to practice law in the State of Texas.

Refer to personnel policies for other conditions of employment.

Position is exempt from the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).

The Texas Board of Nursing is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, genetic information, or status as an individual with a disability or protected veteran in its hiring and recruitment process. Veterans' and former foster youth employment preferences are granted as required by law. The Texas Board of Nursing participates in E-Verify, and will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization.

ARMY
: Enlisted: No military equivalent Officer: 27A

NAVY
: Enlisted: No military equivalent Officer: 250X

COAST GUARD
: Enlisted: No military equivalent Officer: LGL
10, LGL
11

MARINE CORPS
: Enlisted: No military equivalent Officer: 4402, 4405, 4406, 4407, 4408, 4409, 4410, 4411, 4417

AIR FORCE
: Enlisted: No military equivalent Officer: 51JX, 92J0

SPACE FORCE
: Enlisted: No military equivalent Officer: No military equivalent

Recognized personal and professional integrity that is necessary to maintain the respect of state officials, professional colleagues, and the general public.

A commitment to the agency's mission of public protection.

J.D. degree from an accredited institution.

Licensed as an attorney by the Supreme Court of Texas.

Should have one to five years’ experience in administrative law, state agency contract and procurement law, and the Texas Public Information Act and open records law.

Previous experience in the health care field is desirable, particularly knowledge of the Texas Medical Privacy Act, the Health and Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA), and the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act.

Thorough knowledge of federal and state laws affecting the agency.

Comprehensive knowledge of administrative law, state agency contract and procurement law, and the Texas Public Information Act and open records law.

Problem solving and reasoning skills to recommend courses of action based on interpretation and application of court decisions, laws, rules, and procedures.

Skilled in writing clear, accurate opinions and briefs.

Ability to communicate clearly, both verbally and in writing.

Ability to deal with professionals under adversarial conditions.

Ability to meet rigid deadlines.

Ability to maintain the security and integrity of critical infrastructure including communications infrastructure and cybersecurity infrastructure.