Associate Counsel

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Functional

Title:

Associate Counsel

Job Title:

Attorney III

Agency:
Health & Human Services Comm

Department:
Chief Counsel HB500

Posting Number: 23030

Closing Date: 12/03/2026

Posting Audience:
Internal and External

Occupational Category:
Legal

Salary Range: $7,500.00- $9,500.00

Pay Frequency:
Monthly

Salary Group: TEXAS-B-26

Shift: Day

Additional Shift:

Telework:
Eligible for Telework

Travel:
Up to 25%

Regular/Temporary:
Regular

Full Time/Part Time:
Full time

FLSA Exempt/Non-Exempt:
Exempt

Facility

Location:

Job Location City: AUSTIN

Job Location Address: 4601 W GUADALUPE ST

Other Locations:

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The Associate Counsel (Attorney III) is responsible for a case load of 25-35 moderately complex civil administrative cases. The Attorney will be in charge of various administrative exclusion and/or sanctions cases involving complex to moderately complex issues that include procedural issues, evidentiary issues, and fact scenarios that require litigation experience. The attorney may also be responsible for assisting with the development of audits and investigations.

Once a case moves into the litigation phase, the Attorney III will be responsible for all aspects of preparing and litigating the case. These activities include, but are not limited to preparation of pleadings, written discovery, motions, trial briefs and necessary orders. The attorney will also take and defend depositions and examinations under oath and assume first chair trial responsibilities.

The attorney will assist in coordination of the trial team which will be composed of a legal assistant and one or more additional attorneys. The trial phase may also include mediation and/or informal resolution conferences. The attorney will be required to keep management advised of all aspects of the case.

In addition to these duties, the Attorney III will provide research and assistance in other areas as assigned and as needed.

• Litigate matters before the State Office of Administrative Hearings (SOAH) or the Health and Human Services Commission Appeals Division, including drafting pleadings and written discovery, taking and defending depositions, witness preparation, and hearings. (25%)
• Case evaluation, preparation, research, and evidence gathering for litigation while keeping the options open to explore settlement. (40%)
• Resolving matters by agreement via Informal Resolution Meetings (IRMs) or mediation. (10%)
• Liaise with the Medicaid Fraud Control Unit (MFCU) and Healthcare Program Enforcement Division (HPED) at the Office of the Attorney General (OAG) and various state and federal prosecutors. (10%)
• General legal research. (10%)
• Other duties as assigned. (5%)

• Knowledge of trial and/or administrative hearings procedures.
• Knowledge of discovery rules and procedures.
• Knowledge of evidentiary and procedural issues.
• Skill in planning, organizing, and managing litigation.
• Skill in legal research, writing, and analysis.
• Skill in handling multiple projects and meeting tight deadlines.
• Skill in demonstrating sound judgment.
• Skill in identifying problems, evaluating alternatives, and implementing solutions.
• Skill in working…