Assistant Attorney General - Civil Attorney

State of Ohio • Columbus, OH

20h • Hybrid

About The Position

The Ohio Attorney General's Office is currently seeking an experienced and motivated candidate for an Assistant Attorney General - Civil Attorney in the Health Care Fraud Section. The Attorney General's Office battles fraud in the health care industry through the Medicaid Fraud Control Unit and the Workers' Compensation Fraud Unit. The Medicaid Fraud Control Unit is responsible for the investigation and prosecution of health care providers accused of defrauding the state's Medicaid program. In addition, this Unit enforces Ohio's Patient Abuse and Neglect Law, which protects the mentally and physically disabled and the elderly from neglect and abuse in Ohio's long-term care facilities. The Workers' Compensation Fraud Unit is responsible for prosecuting claimants, employers, and health care providers who defraud the Ohio Workers' Compensation Program. Successful candidates will work independently and possess excellent research and writing skills. Civil Litigation experience is a plus. This position will work a hybrid in-person/remote schedule. There may be changes to this schedule based on training and operational needs. The headquarter location is our Columbus Office.

Requirements

• Licensed to practice law in the State of Ohio pursuant to Section 4705.01 of the Ohio Revised Code.
• Attorney/legal
• Attention to detail
• Collaboration
• Strategic Thinking
• Verbal Communication
• Written Communication

Nice To Haves

• Experience in Litigation and Civil law
• Experience using electronic discovery platforms, including Relativity and Everlaw.
• Civil Litigation experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Prosecute and handle all civil trial and appellate matters related to allegations of fraud against the Medicaid program and patient abuse and neglect in care facilities.
• Appears in public or private, formal or informal settings to discuss law and policy; fulfills exclusive authorization of Attorney General to practice law on behalf of state personnel
• Enforces state laws and regulations concerning health, safety, welfare, crime and civil statutes
• Drafts and reviews civil legal documents (e.g. complaints, motions, briefs, etc.)
• Drafts and responds to civil discovery
• Works closely with a multidisciplinary team of attorneys, Medicaid Special Agents and Medicaid Fraud Analysts throughout investigation and prosecution of cases
• Assigns technical personnel (e.g. investigators) to collect evidence and data for case work for cases involving Medicaid fraud and patient abuse and neglect in preparation for court

Benefits

• Medical Coverage
• Free Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance premiums after completion of eligibility period
• Paid time off, including vacation, personal, sick leave and 11 paid holidays per year
• Childbirth, Adoption, and Foster Care leave
• Education and Development Opportunities (Employee Development Funds, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, and more)
• Public Retirement Systems ( such as OPERS, STRS, SERS, and HPRS ) & Optional Deferred Compensation ( Ohio Deferred Compensation )

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level