Job Description TEXAS MEDICAL BOARDSTATE JOB VACANCY NOTICEPREINVESTIGATIONS DEPARTMENT INTERNAL/EXTERNAL Job Posting: 2650350 Opening Date: 7/30/26 No. of Openings:1
Monthly Salary: $6,890.00 Closing Date: Open Till Filled Type of Employment: FTE
Job Title: Staff Attorney
Classification: Attorney I
Job Code: 3504
Position Number: 00020528
Department Number: 4206022
Salary Group: B25
FLSA Status: Exempt
Location: George H.W. Bush Building, 1801 Congress Ave., Austin, TX 78701
(This position is fully remote)
This position is part of a career ladder designed to support employee growth advancement to an Attorney II once individual demonstrates successful performance and acquires the necessary work experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the minimum requirements of the Attorney II job title. In addition to a completed State of Texas Employment Application and Resume, applicants must also submit college transcripts and a writing sample demonstrating the applicant's analytical, research, and written communication Additional Information Must reside in Texas. No dualstate employment with another state agency or higher education is allowed. Selected candidates will be required to disclose any outside employment while an employee of the Texas Medical Board to avoid any conflict of interest while performing the work and mission of the agency. Must provide DOB for background check. Agency does not reimburse travel or lodging expenses to attend job interviews. Virtual job interviews can be requested.
MILITARY If selected for the position the following must be provided for proof of military employment preference:
- Veterans must provide form DD 214
- Surviving Spouse or Orphan must provide DD 1300 or DD 214.
Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) codes that may correspond to the state classification title for this position are listed on the State Auditor's Office Job Descriptions ; click on the occupational category for the position. Additional MOS can be found at the State Auditor's Office Military Crosswalk Guide .
The Texas Veterans Commission provides helpful employment information.
GENERAL DESCRIPTION Performs routine legal work in the evaluation of new complaints received by the agency, including administrative violations and criminal history reports as well as selfreports to make preliminary determinations regarding potential violations of the occupations¿ code or applicable rules, including working closely with other departments. In coordination with the Section Supervisor, Investigations Director and Deputy Executive Director Operations, drafts Warning Letters and other settlement documents. Help track preinvestigation cases for reporting to the Board.
Reviews initial complaints regarding the unlicensed practice of medicine. Reviews evidence to include statements, websites and responses and drafts settlement documents. Prepares evidence and applications for review by the Litigation department.
Assists the department with drafting of surrender/revocation orders and letters, and cancellation and retirement documents for licensees that are under active investigation.
PRINCIPAL JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 70% Evaluates new complaints received by the agency, including administrative violations and criminal history reports as well as selfreports to make preliminary determinations regarding potential violations of the occupations code or applicable rules, including working closely with other departments. In coordination with the investigation's director and deputy executive director operations, warning drafts, remedial plans, orders and other settlement documents. Help track preinvestigation cases for reporting to the Board.
20% Reviews of new complaints and pending investigation files and drafts and negotiates settlement
orders suspension letters and revocation letters.
10% May review advertising, billing and registration cases involving a ¿Yes¿ answer to arrests, impairment and/or disciplinary action not resolved in that department. Serves as backup to the Attorney Complaint Reviewer and other duties as assigned.
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION - Graduation from an accredited law school with an L.L.B. or J.D. degree
- Licensed in good standing to practice law in Texas or a candidate for admission to the Texas Bar in 2026. (Continued employment dependent upon obtaining license prior to 12/31/2026).
- Litigation experience in administrative, regulatory or health law, or prosecutorial experience preferred
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES - Knowledge of legal principles and practices of law related to the licensing and regulation of professional licensees, specifically licensees engaged in health care
- Advanced Knowledge of applicable law and board rules regarding licenses of the agency
- Advanced Knowledge of Administrative Practice Act and Texas Rules of Civil Procedure
- Knowledge of medical terms and definitions
- Ability to interpret and apply laws
- Ability to conduct research and prepare cases
- Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing
- Ability to effectively manage multiple duties, set and meet deadlines
- Ability to train and provide guidance to others
- Ability to work effectively in a team environment
WORK ENVIRONMENT REQUIREMENTS Due to office space limitations, the principal job functions may be performed in a homebased office environment that require:
- Regular and punctual attendance Monday ¿ Friday.
- Must respond to internal and external communications in a timely manner which is at least.
- Within 72 hrs (3 business days) of when external communication is received.
- Within 24 hrs (1 business day) of when internal communication is received.
- Within 15 minute while working remotely during business hrs if contacted by your Manager
unless you are on a preapproved leave or on a recognized lunch or exercise break. - Frequent use of personal computers, copiers, printers, and telephones.
- Frequent sitting.
- Frequently working under deadlines, as a team member, and in direct contact with others.
- Compliance with all agency policies and procedures, including but not limited to applicable
confidentiality, security and safety rules, regulations and standards.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND/OR WORKING CONDITIONS The principal job is performed in a standard office and requires:
- If temporarily working remotely due to limited office space, applicants must have a dedicated, quiet, and secure workspace that ensures privacy and minimal distractions to maintain confidentiality while working remotely.
- If temporary working remotely due to limited office space, an applicant must have reliable and secure high speed internet access with a minimum of 20 MBPS download and 2 MBPS upload.
- Applicants may be required to provide confirmation from the area ISP.
- All applicants will have frequent use of keyboard, mouse, and other input devices.
- All applicants need to have the ability to participate in video calls, phone calls, and virtual meetings.
- All applicants may experience frequently working under deadlines, individually or as a team member, and at times may collaborate with others to meet deadlines.
- All applicants may generally experience low physical demands, occasional lifting of equipment
up to a certain weight (e.g. 1040 lbs.).
NEW HIRES/REHIRES 60day waiting period for health coverage.
REMARKS Resumes will not be accepted without a completed and signed State of Texas application. Only the candidates selected for an interview will be contacted and will receive written notification of application results.
