Assistant Attorney General - Medicaid Fraud & Residential Abuse Unit

State of Vermont•Calais, VT

23h•Hybrid

About The Position

The Office of the Attorney General’s Medicaid Fraud and Residential Abuse Unit (MFRAU), part of the Criminal Division, is seeking a full-time Assistant Attorney General to represent the State in criminal prosecutions and affirmative civil enforcement actions. MFRAU works to protect vulnerable Vermonters and the integrity of the Vermont Medicaid program by investigating and prosecuting Medicaid provider fraud and abuse or neglect of long-term care residents and Medicaid beneficiaries. The unit also brings civil lawsuits under the Vermont False Claims Act to recover losses caused by Medicaid fraud and penalize violations of State laws. The selected attorney will conduct investigations and prosecutions as part of a team with detectives, investigators, and analysts, and work closely with federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies and other state partners, including the Agency of Human Services. The attorney may represent MFRAU in meetings and committees with state and federal partners. The position is based at the Attorney General’s Office at 109 State Street in Montpelier, Vermont; some remote work is permitted. The candidate must be willing to travel and work independently within the structure of a government legal team. This is an exempt, full-time position. Salary and benefits are based on qualifications and experience under the State of Vermont Attorney Pay Plan. The position offers a health care plan, sick and annual leave, employer contributions to pension plans, and flexible workplace arrangements in accordance with applicable policies. Applications are due December 11, 2026; applicants are instructed to submit a letter of interest, resume, references, and two writing samples by email.

Requirements

Be a member in good standing of the Vermont bar or be eligible to obtain admission by waiver.
Have at least two years of legal practice.
Have excellent oral and written communication skills.
Be willing to travel and work independently within a government legal team.

Nice To Haves

Experience in criminal law or healthcare law is strongly preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

Represent the State in criminal prosecutions and affirmative civil enforcement actions.
Investigate and prosecute Medicaid provider fraud and abuse or neglect involving long-term care residents and Medicaid beneficiaries.
Bring civil lawsuits under the Vermont False Claims Act to recover money lost to Medicaid fraud and penalize violations of State laws.
Conduct investigations and prosecutions as part of a team with detectives, investigators, and analysts.
Work with federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies and other state partners, including the Agency of Human Services.
Represent MFRAU at meetings and committees with state and federal partners as needed.