Attorney

Overview

Position: Litigation Manager (Attorney III-IV) Full time (40 hrs/wk)

Salary: $7,500 to $7,916.67 per month ($90,000 to $95,000 annually)

Classification Number:  Group: B26 – B28

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FLSA Status: Exempt Number of Openings: 1

Contact: Human Resources

Description of Duties: This job description is not an employment agreement or a contract. Management has the exclusive right to alter this job posting or job description at any time without notice.

The Texas State Board of Dental Examiners (TSBDE) is the state agency that regulates the practice of dentistry in Texas. The agency is authorized to employ 59 FTEs and has 11 board members. Because the TSBDE is a small agency, all employees must exhibit a spirit of teamwork and cooperation and be willing to assist in any agency work activities as necessary.

The Litigation Manager is a team member of the Legal Division and operates under the supervision of the General Counsel and Assistant General Counsel, with latitude for initiative and independent judgment. The Litigation Manager will perform senior-level attorney work, supervise four staff attorneys by reviewing their work product and ensuring they are prepared to represent the agency at the State Office of Administrative Hearings (SOAH).

The Litigation Manager will also examine and prepare legal documents, render legal advice and counsel, consult with licensees and opposing counsel, and assist in preparing and preparing cases for trial. The Litigation Manager will integrate the staff attorneys’ litigation caseload with their other deadlines and responsibilities.

The successful candidate will be a team player who takes responsibility to ensure that all assigned activities are performed quickly, accurately, and in compliance with all applicable state and federal rules, regulations and requirements and that all legal documents are properly created and maintained. Full-time employment (40 hours per week) is required.

• Supervise four staff attorneys.
• Review complaint files to assess evidence and recommend appropriate resolution.
• Prepare or assist in preparing cases for administrative hearings and in representing the agency in matters before SOAH.
• Advise staff and the public on legal matters and the interpretation and application of agency regulations and state and federal laws.
• Prepare legal opinions, briefs, proposals, and reports.
• May provide research for policy and process questions.

Education: Graduation from an accredited law school with a Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree. Must be a member in good standing with the State Bar of Texas.

Experience: At least three years of experience in legal work in administrative law or litigation is required.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Ability to supervise others.
• Ability to review a file and summarize findings, conduct research, interpret and apply laws, assess case strengths and weaknesses, prepare cases for hearing, use legal reference materials, prepare briefs, and communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Knowledge of legal principles, practices, and proceedings and of laws, regulations, and rules related to the agency.
• Skill in using reasoning and logic; identifying and solving complex problems; prioritizing workloads; and using judgment to identify courses of action.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Skill in using a computer and applicable software.
• Ability to work effectively and independently in a dependable and organized manner in order to meet various deadlines.
• Ability to work cooperatively with others in a team environment.

Normal office environment in a downtown Austin location. Tobacco–free work environment. Work hours are normally 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM, Monday through Friday. Some overtime may occasionally be required. Travel out of Austin may occasionally be required. Remote work is available.

Telecommuting: Internet connection must be broadband with at least 50 Mbps download and 20 Mbps upload, or better. Speedtest references:  or

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