Prosecutor, Medicaid Fraud Control Unit

DHRM • Richmond, VA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The attorney, based in Richmond, will serve as a prosecutor in the Medicaid Fraud Control Unit (MFCU). The role oversees the investigation, prosecution, and negotiation of criminal violations involving fraud and/or abuse in the Virginia Medicaid Program committed by health care providers. The attorney will be assigned to prosecute criminal cases in federal and state courts.

The attorney coordinates periodic meetings with investigative staff to review evidence as cases develop, advising on methods for gathering significant evidence and related legal issues. The role also coordinates prosecution strategies with state and federal prosecutors and organizes and maintains open case files in accordance with the MFCU grant. Employment is conditioned upon 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

• Graduate from an accredited law school.
• Admission to the Virginia State Bar.
• At least three years of experience prosecuting cases in state and/or federal court.
• Excellent analytical, writing, and oral communication skills, evidenced by a writing sample and references.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Successfully complete a background investigation.
• Be able to secure and maintain an appointment as a Special Assistant United States Attorney.

Responsibilities

• Oversee 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 investigative staff to review evidence as cases develop.
• Advise investigative staff on methods of gathering significant evidence and on related legal issues.
• Coordinate prosecution strategies with state and federal prosecutors.
• Organize open case files and maintain them in accordance with the MFCU grant.

What This Job Offers

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