Assistant Attorney General II-III | Healthcare Program Enforcement Job at Texas Attorney General, Austin, TX

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  • Texas Attorney General
  • Austin, TX

Job Description

****PLEASE NOTE THIS APPLICATION IS EXPRESSING INTEREST IN THIS ROLE AND NOT A FORMAL APPLICATION*****

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

The Office of the Attorney General is seeking attorneys licensed in Texas to join the agency’s Healthcare Program Enforcement Division to engage in the exciting and fulfilling work of litigating whistleblower lawsuits filed under the Texas Health Care Program Fraud Prevention Act. Our cases involve lawsuits against a variety of defendants including pharmaceutical companies, drug manufacturers and medical providers. The litigation is complex, and the work is meaningful. The OAG seeks qualified, self-motivated candidates to manage cases from inception to conclusion, including drafting motions and discovery, appearing at hearings, trying cases, negotiating settlements, and handling appeals.

The OAG is a dynamic state agency with over 4,000 employees throughout the State of Texas. As the State’s law firm, the OAG provides exemplary legal representation in diverse areas of law. OAG employees enjoy excellent benefits ( along with tremendous opportunities to do important work at a large, dynamic state agency making a positive difference in the lives of Texans. Assistant Attorneys General (AAGs) experience the challenge and honor of public service while enjoying a healthy work-life balance; hands-on legal experience; and engaging camaraderie in Austin, the scenic and lively capital of Texas.

ESSENTIAL POSITION FUNCTIONS

  • Working on a litigation team of attorneys in the Healthcare Program Enforcement Division, litigating complex cases and preparing cases for jury trial.
  • Conducting all aspects of pre-trial litigation, including discovery, motion practice, preparation for and/or conducting fact and expert witness depositions; analyzing factual and legal issues and evidence as a part of litigating healthcare program fraud cases; reviewing documentation from client agencies and produced from parties in discovery.
  • Preparing legal briefs, pleadings, and other legal documents; drafting discovery requests and responses; representing the Office of the Attorney
  • General before state or federal district courts
  • Overseeing the analysis of factual and legal issues and developing evidence through witness interviews, depositions, and other discovery.
  • Performs related work as assigned
  • Maintains relevant knowledge necessary to perform essential job functions
  • Attends work regularly in compliance with agreed-upon work schedule
  • Ensures security and confidentiality of sensitive and/or protected information
  • Complies with all agency policies and procedures, including those pertaining to ethics and integrity

Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Assistant Attorney General (AAG) II:

  • Education: Graduation from an accredited law school with a Juris Doctor degree (J.D.)
  • Licensed to practice law in Texas
  • Experience: One of full-time experience as a licensed attorney.
  • Member in good standing with the State Bar of Texas.
  • Skill in handling multiple tasks, prioritizing, and meeting deadlines
  • Knowledge of healthcare law.
  • Skill in effective oral and written communication.
  • Skill in exercising sound judgment and effective decision making.
  • Ability to receive and respond positively to constructive feedback.
  • Ability to work cooperatively with others in a professional office environment.
  • Ability to provide excellent customer service.
  • Ability to work in person at assigned OAG work location, perform all assigned tasks at designated OAG workspace within OAG work location, and perform in-person work with coworkers (e.g., collaborating, training, mentoring) for the entirety of every work week (unless on approved leave).
  • Ability to arrange for personal transportation for business-related travel.
  • Ability to work more than 40 hours as needed and in compliance with the FLSA.
  • Ability to lift and relocate 30 lbs.
  • Ability to travel (including overnight travel) up to 20%

Assistant Attorney General (AAG) III: All the above qualifications for AAG II PLUS:

  • Experience: One year of full-time experience as a licensed attorney.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

  • Experience: Working on complex civil litigation in both state and federal courts.
  • Experience: Summation, Concordance, Relativity or Clearwell legal review software.
  • Conducting legal analysis involving complex statutory and regulatory schemes at the state and federal levels, including applying legal analysis to fact situations and making recommendations.
  • Knowledge of law, legal principles, and practices relevant to Civil Medicaid Fraud statutes.
  • Knowledge of Texas Rules of Civil procedure, Texas Rules of Evidence, Federal Rules of Procedure, and Federal Rules of Evidence.
  • Familiarity with Texas and Federal case law regarding discovery and pleading.

Job Tags

Full time, Relocation, Night shift,

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