Assistant Attorney General, Medicaid Fraud Control Unit
About The Position
The attorney, based in Richmond, will serve as a prosecutor in the Medicaid Fraud Control Unit (MFCU). This individual oversees the investigation, prosecution and negotiation of criminal violations involving fraud and/or abuse in the Virginia Medicaid Program committed by health care providers. This individual will be assigned to prosecute criminal cases in federal and state courts. The Attorney must coordinate periodic meetings with the investigative staff to conduct a review of evidence as the cases develop, with advice rendered on methods of gathering significant evidence and the legal issues related to those matters. This individual will also coordinate prosecution strategies with state and federal prosecutors. This attorney is responsible for organizing the open case file and maintaining the case files in accordance with the MFCU grant. Employment is conditioned upon a favorable completion of a background investigation. The selected applicant must be able to secure and maintain an appointment as a Special Assistant United States Attorney.
Requirements
- Applicants must have graduated from an accredited law school and be admitted to the Virginia State Bar.
- The successful candidate will have a minimum of three years experience prosecuting cases in state and/or federal court.
- The successful candidate will also have excellent analytical, writing abilities, and oral communication skills as evidenced by a writing sample and references.
- Excellent interpersonal skills are required.
Responsibilities
- Oversees the investigation, prosecution and negotiation of criminal violations involving fraud and/or abuse in the Virginia Medicaid Program committed by health care providers.
- Prosecute criminal cases in federal and state courts.
- Coordinate periodic meetings with the investigative staff to conduct a review of evidence as the cases develop, with advice rendered on methods of gathering significant evidence and the legal issues related to those matters.
- Coordinate prosecution strategies with state and federal prosecutors.
- Organizing the open case file and maintaining the case files in accordance with the MFCU grant.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
1-10 employees
