Attorney IV (Lead ISC)

Job Description

Job Posting 25-503-32

Internal/External

How to Apply

All applications for employment with the Texas Medical Board must be submitted electronically via CAPPS at CAPPS RECRUIT or submit application through Work in Texas (WIT) before 12:00 a.m. central time on the job closing date. Applications can be FAXED to 512.305.7124 or e-mailed to Human.Resources@tmb.state.tx.us. All fields on the application must be completed. We may reject applications that do not include all the required information. Resumes do not take the place of the information required on the state of Texas application.

Additional Information

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.

MILITARY

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 State Auditor's Office 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 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.

Qualifications:

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

Performs highly complex legal work in the prosecution of quality-of-care enforcement cases at Informal Settlement Conferences (ISC). Develop prosecution strategy for complex cases involving advanced medical issues and negotiate agreed settlement orders. Work involves litigation practice with extensive legal writing and complex quality of care issues requiring knowledge of medicine. Work under general direction from the Director of Litigation, with extensive 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.

Performs moderately complex work assisting attorneys by reviewing summaries of allegations, agreed orders and remedial plans. Reviews and maintains the ISC docket, including managing and tracking deadlines and docket workflow. Works under Director of Litigation with latitude and moderate amount of independent judgment.

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION

• Graduation from an accredited law school with an L.L.B. or J.D. degree
• Licensed in good standing to practice law in Texas for a minimum of four years
• Experience in administrative, regulatory, or health law, or prosecutorial experience required
• Experience with ISCs or administrative hearings, leadership, and reviewing documents preferred

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Knowledge of legal principles and practices of law related to the licensing and regulation of professional licensees, specifically licensees engaged in health care
• Advanced Knowledge of applicable law and board rules regarding licensees of the agency
• Knowledge of legal principles and practices of law related to development of cases for litigation and prosecution
• Advanced Knowledge of Administrative Practice Act and Texas Rules of Civil Procedure
• Knowledge of medical terms and definitions
• Ability to interpret and apply laws
• 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 train and provide guidance to others
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment

WORK ENVIRONMENT REQUIREMENTS

• All applicants must be familiar with or have a willingness to learn Microsoft suite (e.g. Word, PowerPoint, SharePoint, Excel, and Microsoft Teams).
• All applicants assigned to an agency issued device (e.g. laptops, IPADS, cell phones) must use the agency device assigned to them to conduct agency business. The use of personal devices to perform official work responsibilities is not permitted unless formally approved.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND/OR WORKING CONDITIONS

The principal job is performed in a standard office or remote environment and requires:

• All applicants must be available to work Monday-Friday during standard business hours in central time zone (CT), and must have regular and punctual attendance.
• All applicants will have prolonged periods of sitting and extensive computer screen time due to computer use.
• All applicants will have frequent use of keyboard, mouse, and other input devices.
• All applicants need to have the ability to participate in video calls, phone calls, and virtual meetings.
• All applicants may experience frequently working under deadlines, individually or as a team member, and at times may collaborate with others to meet deadlines.
• All applicants may generally experience low physical demands, occasional lifting of equipment up to a certain weight (e.g. 10-40 lbs.).

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.