Assistant Attorney General (Attorney II), Medicaid Recipient Fraud Unit

State of South Carolina • Richland County, SC

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About The Position

The Assistant Attorney General performs legal work under limited supervision relating to allegations of Medicaid recipient fraud. The position is primarily assigned to the Prosecution Section, prosecuting cases involving Medicaid fraud and abuse committed by beneficiaries. The attorney reviews work product and coordinates investigator activities with the Chief Investigator and other staff to provide legal counsel and advice within the Medicaid Recipient Fraud Unit, as directed by the supervisor.

The attorney prepares legal memoranda, pleadings, and briefs; appears in court and other legal proceedings at all stages of assigned prosecutions; provides legal advice to assigned public agencies; and serves as contact counsel on assigned subject matters. The role may also involve advising other law enforcement agencies on criminal investigations involving Medicaid recipient fraud. The attorney consults with supervisors on legal and administrative matters and works closely with the South Carolina Department of Health and Human Services Division of Program Integrity. Other related duties may be assigned by the supervisor, Deputy Attorney General, or Chief Deputy Attorney General.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor degree.
• Three or more years of experience as a practicing attorney.
• Must be an active member in good standing with the South Carolina Bar.
• Must satisfy Rule 403 requirements.
• Must be flexible to travel.
• Must be able to transport files to court.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of South Carolina law.
• Knowledge of general case, statutory, and common law.
• Knowledge of judicial and quasi-judicial procedures and rules of guidance.
• Ability to interpret and apply laws in court decisions.
• Ability to analyze facts, evidence, and legal instruments.
• Ability to express conclusions and arguments clearly and logically.
• Ability to plan and direct the activities of a legal staff.

Responsibilities

• Prosecute cases involving Medicaid fraud and abuse committed by beneficiaries.
• Review work product and coordinate investigator activities with the Chief Investigator and other staff.
• Provide legal counsel and advice within the Medicaid Recipient Fraud Unit as directed by the supervisor.
• Prepare legal memoranda, pleadings, and briefs.
• Appear in court and other legal proceedings on assigned cases or as directed, at all stages of prosecution.
• Provide legal advice to assigned public agencies and serve as contact counsel on assigned subject matters.
• Assist other law enforcement agencies with legal advice on criminal investigations involving Medicaid recipient fraud, as needed.
• Consult with appropriate supervisors on legal and administrative matters.
• Work closely with the South Carolina Department of Health and Human Services Division of Program Integrity.
• Perform other related duties as assigned by the supervisor, Deputy Attorney General, or Chief Deputy Attorney General.

Benefits

• Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility.
• Paid parental leave.
• Health, dental, vision, long-term disability, and life insurance for employees, spouses, and children.
• Fifteen days of annual (vacation) leave per year.
• Fifteen days of sick leave per year.
• Thirteen paid holidays.
• State Retirement Plan and Deferred Compensation Programs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree