Associate Legal Officer - Legal Affairs (Primarily Remote Work)
Minimum Qualifications:
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Jurisprudence degree from an accredited law school
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Eligible for admission to the State Bar of Texas.
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Admitted to the State Bar of Texas within 12 months of appointment in title.
Preferred Qualifications:
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Admission to the State Bar of Texas required
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A minimum of two-years' experience with litigation and/or litigation management in state and federal courts preferred
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Actual experience and/or working knowledge of 42 U.S.C. Section 1983 deliberate indifference claims in correctional setting (8th Amendment and 14th Amendment claims) preferred
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Prior experience with a Texas State Agency and experience with Health Law issues preferred
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Demonstrated knowledge of U.S. employment and labor laws and regulations, including FMLA, ADA, FLSA, and Title VII.
Knowledge / Skills / Abilities:
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Excellent verbal and written communication skills
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Problem-solving skills
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Analytical skills
Equal Employment Opportunity:
UTMB Health strives to provide equal opportunity employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state or local laws unless such distinction is required by law. As a VEVRAA Federal Contractor, UTMB Health takes affirmative action to hire and advance women, minorities, protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.
