Assistant Attorney General, Medicaid Fraud Control Unit

DHRM•Richmond, VA

8d•Onsite

About The Position

The Office of the Attorney General is seeking Virginia licensed attorneys to join the Medicaid Fraud Control Unit’s (MFCU) Civil Litigation Unit to investigate and litigate health care fraud whistleblower lawsuits filed under the Virginia Fraud Against Taxpayers Act in state and federal courts. The MFCU’s cases involve complex civil investigations and litigation against a variety of defendants including pharmaceutical companies, drug manufacturers, and medical providers. The MFCU is seeking qualified, self-motivated candidates to manage health care fraud investigations and cases from inception to conclusion as a member of a multidisciplinary team of attorney(s), investigators, and auditors. The attorney will be based in Richmond, and the selected candidate will participate in joint federal-state investigations including the possible litigation of matters in federal court. Depending on the needs of the case, the position may be utilized to support parallel proceedings coordinated with federal law enforcement. Employment is conditioned upon a favorable completion of a background check. If needed, the selected applicant must be able to secure and maintain an appointment as a Special Assistant United States Attorney.

Requirements

Graduated from an accredited law school.
Admitted to the Virginia State Bar or eligible by reciprocity and in good standing with all jurisdictions where admitted.
Excellent oral, analytical, written, and interpersonal communication skills as evidenced by writing sample and references.
Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively as part of a team.
Demonstrated ability to handle multiple tasks, prioritize assignments, and meet deadlines.
Sound judgment and effective decision-making.
Openness to receiving and responding positively to constructive feedback.
Ability to secure and maintain an appointment as a Special Assistant United States Attorney, if needed.

Nice To Haves

Experience handling matters involving health care and health care law.
Complex civil litigation experience in both state and federal court.
Demonstrated competency conducting legal analysis involving complex statutory and regulatory schemes at the state and federal levels, including applying legal analysis to fact situations and making recommendations.
Demonstrated competency with using electronic discovery platforms, including Relativity.

Responsibilities

Investigate and litigate health care fraud whistleblower lawsuits filed under the Virginia Fraud Against Taxpayers Act in state and federal courts.
Manage health care fraud investigations and cases from inception to conclusion as a member of a multidisciplinary team of attorney(s), investigators, and auditors.
Participate in joint federal-state investigations.
Potentially litigate matters in federal court.
Support parallel proceedings coordinated with federal law enforcement, depending on case needs.