Legal - Paralegal - Remote

Legal Assistant III (21429)

Posting ID 21429 -Posted 09/14/2026 - Health & Human Services Comm - Mobile Food Vendor - Legal - c. $Join the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) and be part of a team committed to creating a positive impact in the lives of fellow Texans. Our comprehensive benefits package includes 100% paid employee health insurance for full-time eligible employees, a defined benefit pension plan, generous time off benefits, numerous opportunities for career advancement and more. Legal Assistant III

Legal Assistant III

Department: Mobile Food Vendor

Legal

Shift: Day

Additional Shift: None

Telework:

Travel:

Regular/Temporary: Full Time/Part Time: Full time

Facility Location:

This position is a Legal Assistant III with the Litigation Department in the Legal Services Division (LSD) of the HHS Office of Chief Counsel (OCC).

The Litigation Department is responsible for providing legal advice and support for pending or threatened litigation against HHS or HHS employees in their official or individual capacities. The Department serves as the primary point of contact with the Office of the Attorney General to defend lawsuits and administrative actions filed against HHSC or DSHS concerning employment decisions, tort claims, agency rules and policies, alleged constitutional deprivations, contract and procurement disputes, federal and state statutes, including the Medicaid Act, and to prosecute cases of Medicaid fraud.

The Legal Assistant III performs advanced (senior-level) legal assistant work under minimal supervision, with extensive latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.

The Legal Assistant III must be able to perform the following essential job functions:

Assemble and prepare evidence, exhibits, affidavits, and documents for use in legal proceedings.

Schedule and draft interrogatories and requests for production, admissions, and information.

Review and redact confidential documents for production to parties and filing with various courts.

Help respond to public information requests.

Prepare synopses, abstracts, or summaries of complex legal issues.

Draft and respond to correspondence and opinion requests involving legal interpretations and decisions.

Ability to communicate professionally and effectively, verbally and in writing, regarding legal matters.

Knowledge of legal terminology; state and federal laws, rules, and regulations; administrative and court procedures; to draft, prepare, and interpret legal documents; Ability to assemble and prepare evidence, exhibits, affidavits, and documents for use in legal proceedings.

Ability to schedule and draft interrogatories and requests for production, admissions, and information.

Ability to review and redact confidential documents for filing with various courts.

Ability to prepare synopses, abstracts, or summaries of complex legal issues.

Ability to draft and respond to correspondence and opinion requests involving legal interpretations and decisions.

proficient in the use of office equipment, use of a computer and applicable software.

Registrations, Licensure Requirements or Certifications:

A paralegal certificate/degree or a minimum of three years’ experience as a legal assistant.

A paralegal certificate/degree or a minimum three years of experience as a legal assistant. If selected, candidate will need to provide paralegal certificate or degree for verification purposes if they lack the required three years experience as a legal assistant.

Active Duty, Military, Reservists, Guardsmen, and Veterans :

Military occupation(s) that relate to the initial selection criteria and registration or licensure requirements for this position may include, but not limited tothose listed in this posting. All active-duty military, reservists, guardsmen, and veterans are encouraged to apply if qualified to fill this position. For more information please see the Texas State Auditor’s Job Descriptions, Military Crosswalk and Military Crosswalk Guide at Texas State Auditor's Office - Job Descriptions .

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), HHSC and DSHS agencies will provide reasonable accommodation during the hiring and selection process for qualified individuals with a disability. If you need assistance completing the on-line application, contact the HHS Employee Service Center at View phone number on click.appcast.io. Telework Disclaimer:

This position may be eligible for telework. Please note, all HHS positions are subject to state and agency telework policies in addition to the discretion of the direct supervisor and business needs.

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