OAG - Healthcare Program Enforcement | Assistant Attorney General I-II | 25-0703 |REV

Job Description - OAG - Healthcare Program Enforcement | Assistant Attorney General I-II | 25-0703 | REVISED 09 / 03 / 2025 (00052520)

Organization

OFFICE OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL

Primary Location

Texas - Austin

Work Locations

Healthcare Program Enforcement (302-056) 300 W. 15th St Austin 78701

Job

Legal

Employee Status

Regular

Schedule

State Job Code : 3510 3511

Salary Admin Plan : B

Grade : 22 24

Salary (Pay Basis)

7,188.13 - 8,791.67 (Monthly)

Number of Openings

Overtime Status

Exempt

Job Posting

Sep 3, 2025, 11 : 48 : 26 PM

Closing Date : Ongoing

Description

REVISED 09 / 03 / 2025

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 investigating, evaluating, and litigating whistleblower lawsuits filed under the Texas Health Care Program Fraud Prevention Act. Our cases involve lawsuits against pharmaceutical companies, drug manufacturers and medical providers. The OAG seeks qualified, self-motivated candidates to manage cases from inception to conclusion, including investigating qui tam cases, drafting and issuing civil investigative demands, drafting motions and trying cases, and negotiating settlements and pursuing appeals. The role requires coordination with government agencies, thorough analysis of complex regulatory schemes, and involvement in discovery, witness interviews, data review, and case recommendations. Knowledge of or interest in healthcare law is a plus.

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 opportunities to do important work at a large, dynamic state agency. 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

• Initiates and conducts Healthcare Program Enforcement and related investigations. Analyzes factual and legal issues and develops evidence for pursuit of Healthcare Program Enforcement cases, including performing legal research, conducting interviews, and directing investigator activity. Reviews data and documentation from client agencies and other resources, coordinates with the federal government and other state governments to evaluate and potentially resolve pending whistle-blower lawsuits, and reports findings and analysis to management and Executive Administration.
• Monitors pending cases in which the State has declined to intervene, preparing legal briefs independently and in coordination with other AAGs where needed to protect the State's interests.
• Working on a team of attorneys in the Healthcare Program Enforcement Division, investigating and 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

Minimum Qualifications

AAG II Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications

To Apply

To apply for a job with the OAG, electronic applications can be submitted through CAPPS Recruit. A State of Texas application must be completed to be considered, and paper applications are not accepted. Your application for this position may subject you to a criminal background check pursuant to the Texas Government Code. Military Crosswalk information can be accessed at

https : / / hr.sao.texas.gov / Compensation / MilitaryCrosswalk / MOSC_Legal.pdf

Equal Opportunity Employer

The OAG is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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