Law Clerk

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Functional Title: Law Clerk 
Job Title: Law Clerk 
Agency: Health & Human Services Comm 
Department: Chief Counsel 
Posting Number: 14511 
Closing Date: 04/05/2026 
Posting Audience: Internal and External 
Occupational Category: Legal 
Salary Range: $3,409.83 - $5,094.16 
Pay Frequency: Monthly
Salary Group: TEXAS-B-16 
Shift: Day 
Additional Shift:  
Telework: Eligible for Telework 
Travel: Up to 5% 
Regular/Temporary: Temporary 
Full Time/Part Time: Full time 
FLSA Exempt/Non-Exempt: Nonexempt 
Facility Location:  
Job Location City: AUSTIN 
Job Location Address: 4601 W GUADALUPE ST 
Other Locations:  
MOS Codes: 4402,250X,270A,27A,27D,51JX,5J0X1,92J0,LGL10,LN 
 
 
 

Brief Job Description:

The Chief Counsel Division of the Texas Health and Human Services Office of Inspector General (“OIG”) seeks exceptional law students interested in health or administrative law for full-time, paid internships during the Summer of 2026. This is an exciting opportunity for students to gain hands-on experience in investigating fraud, waste, and abuse within the Texas Medicaid program and resolving administrative enforcement actions.

Work involves researching, analyzing, and investigating legal and factual issues; drafting and editing legal documents; participating in case meetings; meeting with outside counsel/Medicaid providers; attending informal resolution meetings (akin to mediation); preparing for administrative hearings; and engaging in other activities related to administrative enforcement cases.

Law clerks work under the general supervision and guidance of OIG attorneys.

The internship program will be held from May 15, 2026, through August 31, 2026. Actual start and end dates may be adjusted to accommodate law school calendars. The selected candidate(s) will work at the OIG’s office located at 4601 W. Guadalupe Street, Austin, Texas 78751.

Essential Job Functions:

Researches and analyzes legal sources such as statutes, case law, administrative records, legislative histories, opinions, articles, treatises, abstracts, and rules and regulations. (25%)

Conducts factual, statistical, documentary, and investigatory research to fully develop the issues of a case. (25%)

Prepares memoranda, synopses, or summaries of complex legal and factual issues. Checks citations, quotations, and footnotes for accuracy. (25%)

Prepares for and attends internal and external meetings with legal teams, parties, counsel, witnesses, and expert witnesses. May attend meetings with agency leaders, interviews, depositions, and hearings. (20%)

Performs related work as assigned. Keeps supervisor informed as required or as necessary. (5%)

Initial Screening Criteria:

Must be currently enrolled in a  law school approved by the Supreme Court of Texas. Must have completed a minimum of  one year of law school at the start of the internship.

PREFERRED: Completion of two years of law school at the start of the internship.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Knowledge of legal principles; state and federal laws; research methods and techniques; and administrative agency and court procedures.

Skill in conducting legal research; interpreting and applying laws, rules, and regulations; summarizing findings; and presenting conclusions.

Skill in legal writing.

Skill in communicating orally and in writing.

Skill in using personal computers and applications including, but not limited to Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Teams), Adobe Acrobat Pro, and database programs.

Skill in performing research using resources including, but not limited to Westlaw, Lexis, PACER, administrative and court case management systems, and legislative reference sources.

Ability to organize work, prioritize time, and manage multiple deadlines.

Ability to safeguard confidential information and comply with policies regarding the handling of confidential materials.

Additional Information:

All applicants selected for interview will be required to submit a writing sample.

The OIG is responsible for preventing, detecting, auditing, inspecting, reviewing, and investigating fraud, waste, and abuse in the provision of health and human services in Medicaid and other HHS programs. Potential employees of OIG are subject to criminal background checks in accordance with the HHS Human Resources policy. Selected applicants must complete a national fingerprint-based criminal background check through the Texas Department of Public Safety (TDPS) and Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI) to determine if they have criminal history record information that constitutes a bar to employment. 

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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 to those 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.

ADA Accommodations:

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 1-888-894-4747. If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodation to participate in the interview process, please notify the person scheduling the interview.

Pre-Employment Checks and Work Eligibility:

Depending on the program area and position requirements, applicants selected for hire may be required to pass background and other due diligence checks.

HHSC uses E-Verify. You must bring your I-9 documentation with you on your first day of work. Download the I-9 Form

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.