Prosecutor, Medicaid Fraud Control Unit

Title: Prosecutor, Medicaid Fraud Control UnitState Role Title: Assistant Attorney General Hiring Range: $85,000-$107,000

Pay Band: UGAgency: Attorney General & Dept of LawLocation: Office of the Attorney General

Job Duties: 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.

Minimum Qualifications: 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.

Special Instructions: Kindly utilize the Virginia Jobs website to submit your application. Applications sent to the Recruitment email address will not be reviewed for the hiring process. We do not entertain phone calls or emails inquiring about application status; instead, please login to the PageUp/RMS system for updates on your application's status. Contact Information Name: OAG Recruitment

Phone: 804-786-2071

Email: recruitment@oag.state.va.usIn support of the Commonwealth's commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.

Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process. Each agency within the Commonwealth of Virginia is dedicated to recruiting, supporting, and maintaining a competent and diverse work force. Equal Opportunity Employer