Texas Health and Human Services
Job Overview
Functional Title: Attorney IV. Job Title: Attorney IV. Agency: Health & Human Services Commission. Department: LSD Personnel 4. Posting Number: 11753. Closing Date: Jan 3 2026. Posting Audience: Internal and External. Occupational Category: Legal.
Location & Benefits Location: Austin, TX, 4601 W Guadalupe St. Benefits include 100% paid employee health insurance for full‑time eligible employees, defined benefit pension plan, generous time off, and career advancement opportunities. Telework: Eligible. Travel: up to 5%.
Position Details Shift: Day. Employment type: Full‑time. Pay Frequency: Monthly. Salary Group: TEXAS‑B‑28. Salary Range: $7,716.66 – $10,676.70 per month. FLSA: Exempt. Regular/Temporary: Regular. Facility Location: Austin, TX. Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level.
Responsibilities This position is an attorney in the Personnel Department of the Legal Services Division of the HHS Office of Chief Counsel. It involves highly complex senior‑level legal work, serving as legal counsel to Health and Human Services facility programs (state hospitals and state‑supported living centers), providing legal advice on employment law and personnel issues, organizing and planning legal activities, coordinating the preparation of legal documents, providing advice regarding hearings, interpreting laws and regulations, rendering legal advice and counsel, and may assign or supervise other work. The attorney works under minimal supervision and exercises significant initiative and independent judgment.
Essential Job Functions
Advises agency management and staff on human resource management, personnel issues, and related policies and laws, including interpretation and application of state and federal laws and regulations. Advises agency management on issues involving legal risks. (40%)
Reviews, drafts, and comments on legislation, statutes, rules, policies, and regulations related to agency operations, human resources, and employment law issues. Collaborates and consults with various program areas and departments. Assists in responding during external regulatory agency inquiries and proceedings. Conducts legal research for policy and process questions. Prepares and renders legal opinions interpreting court cases, statutes, regulations, and Attorney General opinions. Assists with the review of alleged policy or law violations and performs other duties as assigned. (20%)
Provides legal support and advice to Human Resources and identifies appropriate legal solutions. Provides input and guidance on the development of agency policies. Provides and/or assists with training for agency staff. Participates in work groups and special projects. (20%)
Represents the agency in administrative hearings related to employment law. Performs related legal work and prepares and/or reviews related legal documents. (15%)
Travel, primarily in state. (5%)
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Knowledge of legal principles, practices, and proceedings; of state and federal laws, rules, and regulations; and of agency administrative rules.
Skill in legal research, writing, analysis; in the use of a computer and applicable software; in reasoning and logic; in identifying and solving complex problems; in prioritizing workloads; in negotiation; in litigation and caseload management; and in using judgment to identify courses of action.
Ability to plan and organize work; to conduct and advise on hearings; to prepare opinions and briefs; to prepare cases for trial; to conduct research; to summarize findings; to interpret and apply laws; to use legal reference materials; to communicate effectively; and to assign and/or supervise the work of others.
Qualifications Must be licensed to practice law in Texas and a member in good standing with the State Bar of Texas. Must have a JD or LLB from an accredited law school and at least four years of experience in the practice of law. Employment law experience preferred.
Additional Information Military occupation(s) that relate to the position may include those listed in the posting. All active‑duty military, reservists, guardsmen, and veterans are encouraged to apply. ADA accommodations: Reasonable accommodation during hiring and selection process for qualified individuals with a disability. Pre‑employment checks and work eligibility: Background checks may be required. HHSC uses E‑Verify. I‑9 documentation must be brought on first day of work.
Agency Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC). Employment opportunities at HHSC are guided by the agency's equal employment opportunity statements. All applicants will be considered in accordance with federal and state laws governing non‑discrimination.
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Location & Benefits Location: Austin, TX, 4601 W Guadalupe St. Benefits include 100% paid employee health insurance for full‑time eligible employees, defined benefit pension plan, generous time off, and career advancement opportunities. Telework: Eligible. Travel: up to 5%.
Position Details Shift: Day. Employment type: Full‑time. Pay Frequency: Monthly. Salary Group: TEXAS‑B‑28. Salary Range: $7,716.66 – $10,676.70 per month. FLSA: Exempt. Regular/Temporary: Regular. Facility Location: Austin, TX. Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level.
Responsibilities This position is an attorney in the Personnel Department of the Legal Services Division of the HHS Office of Chief Counsel. It involves highly complex senior‑level legal work, serving as legal counsel to Health and Human Services facility programs (state hospitals and state‑supported living centers), providing legal advice on employment law and personnel issues, organizing and planning legal activities, coordinating the preparation of legal documents, providing advice regarding hearings, interpreting laws and regulations, rendering legal advice and counsel, and may assign or supervise other work. The attorney works under minimal supervision and exercises significant initiative and independent judgment.
Essential Job Functions
Advises agency management and staff on human resource management, personnel issues, and related policies and laws, including interpretation and application of state and federal laws and regulations. Advises agency management on issues involving legal risks. (40%)
Reviews, drafts, and comments on legislation, statutes, rules, policies, and regulations related to agency operations, human resources, and employment law issues. Collaborates and consults with various program areas and departments. Assists in responding during external regulatory agency inquiries and proceedings. Conducts legal research for policy and process questions. Prepares and renders legal opinions interpreting court cases, statutes, regulations, and Attorney General opinions. Assists with the review of alleged policy or law violations and performs other duties as assigned. (20%)
Provides legal support and advice to Human Resources and identifies appropriate legal solutions. Provides input and guidance on the development of agency policies. Provides and/or assists with training for agency staff. Participates in work groups and special projects. (20%)
Represents the agency in administrative hearings related to employment law. Performs related legal work and prepares and/or reviews related legal documents. (15%)
Travel, primarily in state. (5%)
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Knowledge of legal principles, practices, and proceedings; of state and federal laws, rules, and regulations; and of agency administrative rules.
Skill in legal research, writing, analysis; in the use of a computer and applicable software; in reasoning and logic; in identifying and solving complex problems; in prioritizing workloads; in negotiation; in litigation and caseload management; and in using judgment to identify courses of action.
Ability to plan and organize work; to conduct and advise on hearings; to prepare opinions and briefs; to prepare cases for trial; to conduct research; to summarize findings; to interpret and apply laws; to use legal reference materials; to communicate effectively; and to assign and/or supervise the work of others.
Qualifications Must be licensed to practice law in Texas and a member in good standing with the State Bar of Texas. Must have a JD or LLB from an accredited law school and at least four years of experience in the practice of law. Employment law experience preferred.
Additional Information Military occupation(s) that relate to the position may include those listed in the posting. All active‑duty military, reservists, guardsmen, and veterans are encouraged to apply. ADA accommodations: Reasonable accommodation during hiring and selection process for qualified individuals with a disability. Pre‑employment checks and work eligibility: Background checks may be required. HHSC uses E‑Verify. I‑9 documentation must be brought on first day of work.
Agency Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC). Employment opportunities at HHSC are guided by the agency's equal employment opportunity statements. All applicants will be considered in accordance with federal and state laws governing non‑discrimination.
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