Texas Medical Board
25-503-53 Attorney III
Organization: TEXAS MEDICAL BOARD Primary Location: Texas-Austin Work Locations: George H.W. Bush, 1801 Congress Ave Suite 9.200, Austin, 78701 Job: Legal Employee Status: Regular Schedule: Full-time, Standard Hours Per Week: 40.00 Salary (Pay Basis): 7,700.00 - 7,700.00 (Monthly) Number of Openings: 1 Overtime Status: Exempt Closing Date: Ongoing Description
Must reside in Texas. No dual-state employment with another state agency or higher education is allowed. Selected candidates will be required to disclose any outside employment while an employee of the Texas Medical Board to avoid any conflict of interest while performing the work and mission of the agency. Must provide DOB for background check. Agency does not reimburse travel or lodging expenses to attend job interviews. Virtual job interviews can be requested. If selected for the position the following must be provided for proof of military employment preference: Veterans must provide form DD 214 Surviving Spouse or Orphan must provide DD 1300 or DD 214. Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) codes that may correspond to the state classification title for this position are listed on the State Auditor's Office Job Descriptions; click on the occupational category for the position. Additional MOS can be found at the Military Crosswalk Guide. The Texas Veterans Commission provides helpful employment information. Agency Information: We have over 200 employees across the state of Texas. We are a collaborative and team environment work culture that values an environment of trust and accountability. Together we work towards our Board's mission to protect and enhance the public's health, safety, and welfare by establishing and maintaining standards of excellence used in regulating the practice of medicine and ensuring quality health care for the citizens of Texas through licensure, discipline, and education. We value employee work-life balance and provide our team with incentives that include flexed, compressed work schedules, wellness leave, health insurance and retirement programs, 401K, vacation paid leave, sick paid leave, holiday pay, promotional opportunities, free parking, employee assistance program, and other various benefits. General Description: Performs moderately complex legal work in the prosecution of quality-of-care enforcement cases at Informal Settlement Conferences (ISC) and at the State Office of Administrative Hearings (SOAH). Develop prosecution strategy for cases involving advanced medical issues and negotiate agreed settlement orders. Work involves litigation practice with legal writing and complex quality of care issues requiring knowledge of medicine. Works under general direction from the Manager of Litigation and Enforcement, with latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment. Files complex quality of care cases at SOAH, including mediation of cases that do not resolve following ISC. Prosecutes moderately complex to complex administrative enforcement cases at Informal Settlement Conferences (ISC). Work involves litigation practice with legal writing and knowledge of Board rules and the applicable Practice Acts for Physicians and Physician Assistants, and some work with other license types. Files administrative violation cases at SOAH, including mediation of cases that do not resolve following ISC. Works under general direction from the Manager of Litigation and Enforcement, with latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment. Qualifications
Required Experience and Education: Graduation from an accredited law school with an L.L.B. or J.D. degree Litigation experience in moderately complex administrative, regulatory or health law, or moderately complex prosecutorial experience preferred Licensed in good standing to practice law in Texas for a minimum of two years Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Knowledge of legal principles and practices of law related to administrative law and the licensing and regulation of professionals, specifically licensees engaged in health care Knowledge of applicable law and rules regarding licensees of the agency Knowledge of legal principles and practices of law related to the development of cases for litigation and prosecution Knowledge of Administrative Practice Act and Texas Rules of Civil Procedure Ability to interpret and apply laws Knowledge of medical terms and definitions Ability to conduct hearings Ability to conduct research and prepare cases Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing Ability to effectively manage multiple duties, set and meet deadlines Ability to work effectively in a team environment Work Environment Requirements: Regular and punctual attendance Monday
Friday. Applicants must have or can secure high-speed internet access with a minimum speed of 20 MBPS download and 2 MBPS upload. Applicants may be required to provide confirmation from the area ISP. Must respond to internal and external communications in a timely manner which is at least: Within 72 hrs (3 business days) of when external communication is received. Within 24 hrs (1 business day) of when internal communication is received. Within 15 minute while working remotely during business hrs if contacted by your Manager unless you are on a pre-approved leave or on a recognized lunch or exercise break. Frequent use of personal computers, copiers, printers, and telephones. Frequent sitting. Frequently working under deadlines, as a team member, and in direct contact with others. Compliance with all agency policies and procedures, including but not limited to applicable confidentiality, security and safety rules, regulations and standards. Legal Requirements: Cannot hold outside employment that interferes with assigned work schedule, nor does it constitute a conflict of interest with TMB employment and services. Must reside in Texas. Dual employment at another state agency or Texas public university is not permitted. A DPS background check will be conducted. If hired, you must provide documentation(s) within three days of hire that establishes identity and employment verification. Compliance with all agency policies and procedures, including but not limited to applicable confidentiality, security and safety rules, regulations and standards. New Hires/Rehires: 60-day waiting period for health coverage. Remarks: Resumes will not be accepted without a completed and signed State of Texas application. Only the candidates selected for an interview will be contacted and will receive written notification of application results. Equal Employment Opportunity Employer: The Texas Medical Board does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, religion, disability or veteran status. Employment opportunities shall not be denied to a qualified individual with a disability that requires reasonable accommodation. The applicant should communicate requests for reasonable accommodation by calling (512) 305-7142. Selective Service Requirement: If selected for employment, male applicants ages 18 through 25 must present proof of registration or exemption with the federal Selective Service System.
Organization: TEXAS MEDICAL BOARD Primary Location: Texas-Austin Work Locations: George H.W. Bush, 1801 Congress Ave Suite 9.200, Austin, 78701 Job: Legal Employee Status: Regular Schedule: Full-time, Standard Hours Per Week: 40.00 Salary (Pay Basis): 7,700.00 - 7,700.00 (Monthly) Number of Openings: 1 Overtime Status: Exempt Closing Date: Ongoing Description
Must reside in Texas. No dual-state employment with another state agency or higher education is allowed. Selected candidates will be required to disclose any outside employment while an employee of the Texas Medical Board to avoid any conflict of interest while performing the work and mission of the agency. Must provide DOB for background check. Agency does not reimburse travel or lodging expenses to attend job interviews. Virtual job interviews can be requested. If selected for the position the following must be provided for proof of military employment preference: Veterans must provide form DD 214 Surviving Spouse or Orphan must provide DD 1300 or DD 214. Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) codes that may correspond to the state classification title for this position are listed on the State Auditor's Office Job Descriptions; click on the occupational category for the position. Additional MOS can be found at the Military Crosswalk Guide. The Texas Veterans Commission provides helpful employment information. Agency Information: We have over 200 employees across the state of Texas. We are a collaborative and team environment work culture that values an environment of trust and accountability. Together we work towards our Board's mission to protect and enhance the public's health, safety, and welfare by establishing and maintaining standards of excellence used in regulating the practice of medicine and ensuring quality health care for the citizens of Texas through licensure, discipline, and education. We value employee work-life balance and provide our team with incentives that include flexed, compressed work schedules, wellness leave, health insurance and retirement programs, 401K, vacation paid leave, sick paid leave, holiday pay, promotional opportunities, free parking, employee assistance program, and other various benefits. General Description: Performs moderately complex legal work in the prosecution of quality-of-care enforcement cases at Informal Settlement Conferences (ISC) and at the State Office of Administrative Hearings (SOAH). Develop prosecution strategy for cases involving advanced medical issues and negotiate agreed settlement orders. Work involves litigation practice with legal writing and complex quality of care issues requiring knowledge of medicine. Works under general direction from the Manager of Litigation and Enforcement, with latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment. Files complex quality of care cases at SOAH, including mediation of cases that do not resolve following ISC. Prosecutes moderately complex to complex administrative enforcement cases at Informal Settlement Conferences (ISC). Work involves litigation practice with legal writing and knowledge of Board rules and the applicable Practice Acts for Physicians and Physician Assistants, and some work with other license types. Files administrative violation cases at SOAH, including mediation of cases that do not resolve following ISC. Works under general direction from the Manager of Litigation and Enforcement, with latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment. Qualifications
Required Experience and Education: Graduation from an accredited law school with an L.L.B. or J.D. degree Litigation experience in moderately complex administrative, regulatory or health law, or moderately complex prosecutorial experience preferred Licensed in good standing to practice law in Texas for a minimum of two years Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Knowledge of legal principles and practices of law related to administrative law and the licensing and regulation of professionals, specifically licensees engaged in health care Knowledge of applicable law and rules regarding licensees of the agency Knowledge of legal principles and practices of law related to the development of cases for litigation and prosecution Knowledge of Administrative Practice Act and Texas Rules of Civil Procedure Ability to interpret and apply laws Knowledge of medical terms and definitions Ability to conduct hearings Ability to conduct research and prepare cases Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing Ability to effectively manage multiple duties, set and meet deadlines Ability to work effectively in a team environment Work Environment Requirements: Regular and punctual attendance Monday
Friday. Applicants must have or can secure high-speed internet access with a minimum speed of 20 MBPS download and 2 MBPS upload. Applicants may be required to provide confirmation from the area ISP. Must respond to internal and external communications in a timely manner which is at least: Within 72 hrs (3 business days) of when external communication is received. Within 24 hrs (1 business day) of when internal communication is received. Within 15 minute while working remotely during business hrs if contacted by your Manager unless you are on a pre-approved leave or on a recognized lunch or exercise break. Frequent use of personal computers, copiers, printers, and telephones. Frequent sitting. Frequently working under deadlines, as a team member, and in direct contact with others. Compliance with all agency policies and procedures, including but not limited to applicable confidentiality, security and safety rules, regulations and standards. Legal Requirements: Cannot hold outside employment that interferes with assigned work schedule, nor does it constitute a conflict of interest with TMB employment and services. Must reside in Texas. Dual employment at another state agency or Texas public university is not permitted. A DPS background check will be conducted. If hired, you must provide documentation(s) within three days of hire that establishes identity and employment verification. Compliance with all agency policies and procedures, including but not limited to applicable confidentiality, security and safety rules, regulations and standards. New Hires/Rehires: 60-day waiting period for health coverage. Remarks: Resumes will not be accepted without a completed and signed State of Texas application. Only the candidates selected for an interview will be contacted and will receive written notification of application results. Equal Employment Opportunity Employer: The Texas Medical Board does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, religion, disability or veteran status. Employment opportunities shall not be denied to a qualified individual with a disability that requires reasonable accommodation. The applicant should communicate requests for reasonable accommodation by calling (512) 305-7142. Selective Service Requirement: If selected for employment, male applicants ages 18 through 25 must present proof of registration or exemption with the federal Selective Service System.