Attorney IV

Job Description:
The Attorney IV is responsible for a case load of 25-35 moderately complex civil administrative cases. The Attorney will also be in charge of various administrative exclusion and/or penalty cases involving complex to moderately complex cases that include quasi-criminal procedure, evidentiary issues and fact scenarios that require prior criminal prosecution experience. Knowledge of criminal charging instruments (indictment, information, complaint, etc.), search and arrest warrants, witness interviews, and criminal evidence gathering techniques including the issuance subpoenas, are required for this position. The attorney will be responsible for various civil and administrative cases with the development of audits and investigations. Once the file moves into the litigation phase, the Attorney IV will be responsible for all aspects of prosecuting 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 assume first chair trial responsibilities. The attorney will be responsible for coordination of the trial team which generally will be composed of a legal assistant and a second chair attorney. 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 IV will provide research and assistance in other areas as assigned and as needed. Essential Job Functions:
Litigate matters before SOAH or the HHSC Appeals Division, including draft pleadings, written discovery, depositions, witness preparation, and hearings. (30%)

Case evaluation, preparation, and evidence gathering techniques for litigation while keeping the options open to explore settlement. (35%)

Resolving matters by agreement via IRMs or mediation. (10%)

Liaison with the Medicaid Fraud Control Unit (MFCU) 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 Skills Abilities:
• Extensive experience in coordinating with multi-state, federal and state law enforcement agencies.
• Extensive experience in planning and developing investigation and/or prosecution experience.
• Skilled in legal research, writing and analysis.
• Skilled in handling multiple projects and meeting tight deadlines.
• Skilled in demonstrating sound judgment.
• Skilled in identifying problems, evaluating alternatives, and implementing solutions.
• Skilled in working collaboratively and cooperatively with client representatives, government employees, and stakeholder groups.
• Ability to organize and manage multiple tasks of varying priorities and to make efficient use of time and resources.
• Ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of audiences both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to maintain effective and collegial relations with all levels of management, staff and the public.
• Ability to analyze complex factual and legal issues related to a wide variety of federal and state laws.
• Ability to use computer applications and databases related to essential functions of the job, including computer-assisted legal research, word processing software, and the Internet.

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