Sr. Civil Investigator

Lindahl Reed•Newark, NJ

4d•$85,000 - $120,000•Onsite

About The Position

Lindahl Reed is hiring a Senior Civil Investigator to support the Department of Justice (DOJ), United States Attorney’s Office in Newark, NJ. The Senior Civil Investigator will conduct thorough and systematic investigations relating to civil actions or administrative violations within the jurisdiction of the United States Attorney’s Office (USAO) involving health care fraud.

Requirements

Must possess extensive knowledge of generally accepted investigative principles, techniques, and procedures.
Must be knowledgeable about rules of evidence, and the constitutional rights of individuals.
Must be able to recognize, develop, and present evidence that reconstructs events, sequences, and time elements and established relationships, responsibilities, and liability in a manner that meets the requirements of the law.
Must be proficient in Microsoft Office software programs, as well as, Relativity, Everlaw, and other databases.
Must have a working knowledge of research and methods involved in the collection and analysis of data.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills are a must.
U.S Citizenship and ability to obtain adjudication for the requisite background investigation.
Must have a valid State driver’s license.
At least five years of related experience.

Nice To Haves

master’s degree preferred

Responsibilities

Initiate contacts, maintain effective work relationships, and gain the confidence and cooperation of others.
Plan and conduct complex investigations.
Devise and improvise methods of meeting investigative goals in an expeditious manner.
Obtain information and develop evidence by observation, interviewing individuals, examining and analyzing records.
Understand and analyze financial, billing and other reporting information and materials relevant to health care fraud enforcement cases.
Report facts clearly, accurately, and logically both orally and in writing.
Cope with unusual demands or situations, make responsible decisions on short notice adapt to unexpected development.
Plan and conduct investigations to develop and/ or verify facts of health care fraud cases and complaints, both independently and in consultation with Assistant U.S. Attorneys who handle health care fraud matters.
Identify witnesses and conduct interviews.
Review documents, reports, bank records, interview files, computer data, and other produced materials, including patient records and health care billing records.
Assist attorneys in formulating investigative plans to identify facts and issues involved in a case, the applicable theories of law, and the scope of the investigation.
Establish and maintain an effective system of compiling, indexing, and organizing information and its sources.
Prepare reports and present findings orally and in writing to attorneys and other staff.
Participate and assist in preparation for settlement negotiations and trial.