Comptroller - Assistant Chief Counsel for Litigation ...

Please paste the following URL into a browser to view the entire job posting in the CAPPS Career Section: may apply to the job directly through the CAPPS Career Section. It is not necessary to apply both through Work In Texas and CAPPS Career SectionApplications must be filed atyou ready to grow and make a positive impact? If you are seeking to gain knowledge, build your career, and network among goal-oriented professionals, this is the place for youInnovation, collaboration, and a commitment to excellence drive the culture here at the Comptrollerand#8217;s Office. We take pride in the work we do serving as Stateand#8217;s accountant, tax collector, treasurer, and much more The Comptrollerand#8217;s office serves virtually every citizen in the state. As Texasand#8217; chief tax collector, accountant, revenue estimator, treasurer and purchasing manager, the agency is responsible for writing the checks and keeping the books for the multi-billion-dollar business of state government.Our agency workforce is as diverse as the people of Texas we serve. We value our employees and take our collective commitment to public service very seriously.Personal development opportunities are strongly encouraged through available workshops, teambuilding exercises, and on the job training. We offer flexible scheduling that helps employees maintain a healthy work-life balance.General DescriptionPerforms highly advanced (senior-level) legal work. Works with the Chief Counsel of General Litigation to direct and plan legal activities for matters that may or do proceed to federal and state civil courts or administrative hearings related to the Education Savings Account (ESA) program. This includes federal and state agency investigations, administrative hearings, litigation, proceedings before courts of intermediate and final appeal, and federal courts performing core proceedings (Supreme Court of the United States, Bankruptcy). Provides advice and counsel to the ESA program concerning litigation risk and supports the prosecution or defense of administrative challenges to Comptroller decisions concerning the ESA program. Works with the Anti-fraud Coordinator and Assistant Coordinator to identify, investigate, or develop methods to deter, detect, and combat fraud, theft, waste, and abuse within the ESA program. Act to recover funds from attempted or completed fraud, theft, waste, or abuse matters related to the ESA program. Develops investigations and resolves such matters through the prosecution of administrative, civil or criminal processes. Works with the Comptrollerand#8217;s Anti-fraud Coordinator and Assistant Coordinator to develop and implement strategies and communications to establish and improve internal controls and provide related training to staff. Collaborates and coordinates with shareholders, agencies, CID-law enforcement, district attorneys, and OAG as appropriate, and directs the agencyand#8217;s support of litigation or prosecution of a matter concerning the ESA program. Testifies in court, as needed, to present findings and evidence in administrative or court proceedings concerning the ESA program. Analyzes litigation risks and plans pre-litigation strategies and negotiations to positively resolve civil legal matters for the agencyand#8217;s benefit prior to litigation. Prepares cases for hearings or trials, drafts and negotiates agreements and contracts; interprets laws, regulations, and rules; prepares or coordinates the preparation of legal documents; renders legal advice and counsel; works with attorneys from other federal and state agencies; and reviews and drafts agency policies, administrative rules, and bills for legislative consideration. In conjunction with the Chief Counsel, serves as a liaison with the Texas Attorney Generaland#8217;s Office (OAG) in connection with civil l tigation for general litigation, appeals, and core proceedings before the Supreme Court of the United States. Performs work on special projects and provides internal legal guidance as requested. Provides internal coordination for the work of others and may supervise the work of others. Works under minimal supervision, with extensive latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.Work HoursMonday through Friday, 40 hours a week with occasional evening, weekend hours and holidays. Hours may change based on business need.Qualifications: Minimum QualificationsEducation:and#183; Bachelorand#8217;s degree from an accredited college or university.and#183; Graduation from an accredited law school with a LL.B. or J.D. degree.Experience:and#183; Six (6) years of litigation experience.and#183; Three (3) years working in or with federal, state, or local government, or administrative law.Preferred QualificationsPreferred Experience:and#183; Providing legal support to one or more Comptroller divisions.and#183; Leading investigations, discovery, and e-discovery.and#183; Supervising legal assistants or paralegals.and#183; Drafting administrative rules and/or legislation.and#183; Drafting complex legal agreements and contracts.Licenses and CertificationsLicensed as an attorney by the State of TexasMust be in good standing with the State Bar of Texas and eligible to practice law in Texas by start date In this role you will:Serve as Liaison to the Office of the Attorney General (OAG) and Other Agencies on General Litigation Matters affecting the Education Savings Account programand#183; In conjunction with the Chief Counsel for General Litigation, acts as a liaison to the OAG for lawsuits challenging all or parts of the Education Savings Account (ESA) program.and#183; Develop and implement strategies and communications to investigate, deter, defend, prosecute and recover monies concerning fraud, theft, waste or abuse activities, including assisting in improving internal controls and provide related training to staff.and#183; Testify in court, as needed, to present findings and evidence in administrative or court proceedings relating to their investigation of fraud, waste, theft or abuse.and#183; Prepares reports and memorandums concerning fraud, theft, waste or abuse and, presents findings and communicate with stakeholders.and#183; Performs legal research and analyzes complex factual and legal issues and develops evidence through witness interviews, depositions, electronic discovery, and other investigatory processes.and#183; Collaborates with appropriate staff to develop the agencyand#8217;s legal interpretation and position and help guide the litigation strategy of the OAG. Facilitates collaboration among and across the litigation team, including the Attorney General, client division representatives, and experts for each case.and#183; Assists in the preparation of legal opinions, briefs, pleadings, motions, petitions, and other legal documents relating to the issues being contested.and#183; Educates and prepares agency witnesses to provide testimony in investigations, depositions and contested matters before administrative bodies and trials before federal, state, and other courts.and#183; Ensures security and confidentiality of sensitive or protected information.Assists in Coordinating Anti-fraud program and activitiesand#183; Assists the Chief Counsel/agency Anti-Fraud Coordinator in planning and coordinating the anti-fraud activities related to the Education Savings Account program.and#183; Helps advise on internal controls to identify and combat fraud related to the Education Savings Account program.and#183; Supports agency and division actions related to litigation risks, litigation, and anti-fraud activities concerning Education Savings Account vendors and independent contractors.and#183; Performs in-depth investigations into the factual and legal basis of matters affecting the Educati

Created: 2025-10-09