Deputy Attorney General II/III/IV
About The Position
The Medicaid Fraud Control Section (MFCS) within the Criminal Law Division focuses on white-collar corporate financial fraud investigations and in-depth investigations of neglect in nursing homes and other care facilities. This section is dedicated to protecting vulnerable citizens and overseeing the Medicaid program. The MFCS investigates and prosecutes two main types of cases: Medicaid Fraud, where providers defraud the program and taxpayers, and Neglect of a Care-Dependent Person, involving abuse, neglect, and exploitation. Medicaid fraud cases are complex, often involving millions of dollars and utilizing the Statewide Investigating Grand Jury. The section also combats the opioid epidemic by targeting physicians who divert controlled substances. Neglect cases can involve serious charges like murder, manslaughter, and aggravated assault, requiring attorneys to work with medical professionals and present expert testimony. Deputy Attorneys General are involved in all stages of investigation and prosecution, collaborating with Special Agents, advising on legal issues, drafting warrants, directing grand jury proceedings, conducting proffers, approving wiretaps, and making charging decisions. They are responsible for legal proceedings from bail to trial and sentencing, and may prosecute jointly with federal authorities. Training and travel are regular opportunities, including outreach with partners and collaboration with other state MFCS units nationwide through the National Association of Medicaid Fraud Control Units (NAMFCU). A DAG II handles noncomplex litigation with minimal supervision, while DAG IIIs and DAG IVs work more independently, with DAG IVs only requiring senior attorney assistance in extraordinary cases.
Requirements
- Graduation from an accredited school of law
- Admission to the Bar of the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania
- A minimum of three years of progressively responsible experience in professional legal work (for DAG II)
- A minimum of six years of progressively responsible experience in professional legal work (for DAG III)
- A minimum of ten years of progressively responsible experience in professional legal work (for DAG IV)
Nice To Haves
- Trial skills are a must as neglect cases regularly involve charges of murder, manslaughter, and/or aggravated assault.
- Attorneys in this section must be comfortable working with doctors, medical examiners, nurses, and other health professionals to understand the medical aspects of the case and present expert testimony.
Responsibilities
- Provides legal advice and guidance during the criminal investigative stage
- Reviews and approves search warrants and criminal complaints for legal sufficiency
- Drafts criminal informations and prepares discovery for court cases
- Conducts legal research in connection with motions and preparation for trial
- Prosecutes cases before statewide investigating grand juries, and in county Courts of Common Pleas and Magisterial District Judges across Pennsylvania
- May supervise junior attorneys
- May supervise clerical staff
- Engages in outreach efforts with law enforcement agencies and healthcare industry partners
- Answers routine correspondence
- Performs additional and related work as required
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
