Prosecutor, Medicaid Fraud Control Unit

DHRM • Roanoke, VA

23h • Onsite

About The Position

The Attorney, based in Roanoke, 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 files 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

• Graduated from an accredited law school.
• Admitted to the Virginia State Bar.
• Minimum of three years’ experience prosecuting cases in state and/or federal court.
• Excellent analytical, writing abilities, and oral communication skills as evidenced by a writing sample and references.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.

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.
• Organize the open case files and maintain the case files in accordance with the MFCU grant.
• Secure and maintain an appointment as a Special Assistant United States Attorney.

What This Job Offers

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