| Job Title: | Assistant County Attorney |
| Division: | Hospital District |
| Reports to Position: | Chief Legal Officer/Division Director |
JOB DESCRIPTION
General Summary:
The Harris County Attorney’s Office (HCAO) seeks an experienced transactional attorney to join the Hospital District Division, which serves as in-house counsel for the Harris County Hospital District d/b/a Harris Health (“Harris Health” or the “Client”). Harris Health is a governmental entity and public health system that owns and operates two hospitals (Ben Taub Hospital and Lyndon B. Johnson Hospital) and an extensive network of outpatient facilities. The transactional attorney will provide Harris Health with legal advice in a variety of legal matters and will have direct interaction with key Board of Trustees members, Harris Health executives, administration, personnel, medical staff, Harris County Purchasing Department staff, as well as federal and state governmental agencies.
Job Duties and Responsibilities:
- Drafts, reviews, revises, and negotiates complex contractual arrangements, including but not limited to the following contract types:
- Medical equipment purchases, leases, and service contracts.
- Information technology contracts (e.g., licenses, software as a service, and service level agreements)
- Professional and consulting service agreements
- Telemedicine
- Conducts due diligence and analyzes proposed transactions for compliance with applicable fraud, abuse and purchasing laws, as well as Harris Health policies, institutional standards, and guidelines
- Advises Harris Health on regulations impacting digital health and medical device products, such as the Federal Food, Drug & Cosmetic Act; the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (“HIPAA”); Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinic Health Act (“HITECH”); the 21st Century Cures Act; and state privacy laws
- Advises on corporate law matters
- Develops understanding for business issues involved in transactional matters
- Performs other related duties as assigned, including but not limited to:
- Assists with the review of institutional policies and procedures as required.
- Serves as legal representative for one or more Harris Health committees, operational committees and work groups
- Researches, summarizes, and clearly presents concise legal advice on a variety of legal matters impacting Harris Health, involving interpretation of federal or state statutes, regulations, and case law
- Serves as after hours on call counsel for clinical and operational matters for Harris Health facilities
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Significant knowledge of health care regulations
- Excellent research and drafting skills
- Effective written and verbal communication skills
- Skill at building internal and external relationships essential to the success of the Client, including by interacting professionally and collaboratively with co-workers and more senior division attorneys
- Proficiency with technology and legal tools such as Microsoft Office Suite, Westlaw, and PDF software
- Ability to function independently, with minimal direction on day-to-day tasks
- Ability to perform thorough legal and factual analyses and exercise good judgment
- Ability to comply with office policies and training requirements
- Ability to organize and prioritize assignments to meet deadlines
- Occasional ability to work extended hours to accommodate Client deadlines and demands
Education and Experience Requirements:
- A Doctor of Jurisprudence degree from an American Bar Association-accredited college of law.
- Must be an active member in good standing of the Texas State Bar.
- A minimum of three (3) years performing health law transactions is required; five (5) years preferred.
- Experience with medical equipment and information technology contracts is ideal
Position Type, Typical Work Schedule, and Work Environment:
This is a full-time position working in the administrative offices of the Client in Bellaire, Texas. Days and hours of work are typically Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM– 5:00 PM, with occasional weekends and holidays as necessary. Hours may vary based on the business needs of the HCAO and Client.
This job typically operates in a professional office environment, and the individual in this role uses standard office equipment such as computers, printers, scanners/copiers, and phones.
Physical and Mental Demands:
This is largely a sedentary role that requires standing or sitting for prolonged periods, exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally, and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body, repetitive motions requiring dexterity such as keyboarding that may include the wrists, hands, and/or fingers, communicating with others to exchange concepts and information, problem-solving, decision-making, organization, the ability to read/write, and the ability to manage workplace stressors such as adversarial interactions.
Supporting Job Application Documents:
Applicants should provide a resume and three (3) professional references with their application.
Compensation:
The base compensation for this position will be determined on the candidate’s qualifications and the pay of other employees in the job function. Total compensation includes attractive paid leave programs, health benefits, and retirement plans.
In addition, the position is eligible for the accrual of compensatory time off for hours worked over 40 in a workweek, consistent with Harris County personnel policies and procedures.
Other Duties:
This Job Description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this position. Management may, at its discretion, assign, or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.
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