Agency Job Posting #: TSBP 24-022

　　Number of Openings: 1Schedule: Full-Time

　　Opening Date: January 19

　　, 2024

　　Closing Date:February 9, 2024

　　Job Title: Staff AttorneyState Classification: 3504 Attorney IIIFLSA: ExemptMonthly Salary:

　　$6,681.15 (B26)

　　Team: LegalReports to: General CounselTravel: NoneNew Hires and Rehires: 60-day waiting period for health coverage

　　Flex Schedule Allowance: Position EligibleTeleworking Status: Position Eligible (Hybrid)

　　Military CrosswalkArmy: 27ANavy: 250XCoast Guard: LGL10

　　, LGL11

　　Marine: 4402, 4405, 4406, 4407, 4408, 4409, 4410, 4411, 4417Air Force: 51JX, 92J0

　　General DescriptionPerforms complex (journey-level) legal work under direction of the General Counsel. Prosecutes cases involving violations of the laws and rules pertaining to the practice of pharmacy at informal conferences and, if necessary, at the State Office of Administrative Hearings. Assists in resolution of complaints not resulting in contested case proceedings. Works closely with the agency's General Counsel in a team environment regarding legal and adjudicative matters. Assists General Counsel in rendering legal advice regarding agency operations.

　　Works under the general supervision of the General Counsel with moderate latitude to exercise initiative and independent judgment within the limits of the agency and division policies and procedures.

　　Essential Duties and Responsibilities

　　Reviews cases referred to the Legal Team for legal sufficiency.Drafts preliminary notice letters, notices of hearings, Agreed Board Orders, Board Orders, Subpoenas, Warning Letters, and other documents relating to formal and informal disposition of contested cases and administrative proceedings in timely and accurate manner.Analyzes complaints received for threshold questions such as jurisdiction, drafts letters to complainants, and otherwise assists in the resolution of complaints.Presents cases at informal conferences, which gives licensees an opportunity to show compliance with the laws and rules governing the practice of pharmacy.Prepares for and represents Board in enforcement proceedings at the State Office of Administrative Hearings. Conducts oral and written discovery.Assists the agency's General Counsel in advising and providing legal opinions to Board and agency staff on legal matters related to licensee disciplinary action.Interacts with appropriate local, state and federal prosecutors, legal divisions and enforcement agencies involved in the investigation or prosecution of licensees.Assists the agency's General Counsel in interpretation and monitoring of applicable federal and state laws.Researches legal issues and prepares briefs and memoranda under the direction of the agency's General Counsel.Provides guidance and assigns tasks to legal assistants.May draft memoranda and administrative rules for the Texas Register.Complies with all agency personnel policies, including regular attendance.Performs related duties as assigned.Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:Thorough knowledge of the Texas Administrative Procedures Act (APA), rules of evidence, and other administrative laws and proceduresAbility to meet rigid deadlines and pay strict attention to detailsAbility to identify, analyze, and solve legal problems, to evaluate options, and to recommend courses of action and solutions, based on interpretation and application of case law, statutes, rules and proceduresMemory, logic, and reasoning skills reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems, and in reconciling differencesAbility to prepare legal documents and policies and proceduresAbility to conduct research and interpret and apply lawsAbility to maintain confidentialityAbility to maintain effective working relationships with a variety of contactsComprehensive knowledge of agency policy and proceduresStrong interpersonal skills, especially in representing and presentingStrong written and verbal communication skills

　　Education and Experience Requirements:J.D. or L.L.B. degree from an accredited institution is required. High academic achievement is strongly preferred. Submission of law school transcript is required upon application. Minimum of one year experience in administrative law with a preferred focus on healthcare or related laws and procedures or equivalent experience is required.Undergraduate degree in healthcare or related field is desirable. Knowledge of the Texas Pharmacy Act, Administrative Procedure Act, State Office of Administrative Hearings rules, Open Meetings Act, and Public Information Act is desirable.

　　License Required:Must be licensed to practice law by the State Bar of Texas. License must be active an