Assistant Attorney General (Attorney II), Medicaid Recipient Fraud Unit

State of South Carolina; Columbia (SC); Vor Ort; USD 90.000 - 120.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligib

Paid parental leave

Health, dental, vision, long-term and

Thirteen paid holidays

State Retirement Plan and Deferred

Zusammenfassung

The State of South Carolina seeks an attorney to prosecute Medicaid recipient fraud and advise public agencies. The role involves coordinating with investigators, preparing complex legal documents, and appearing in court across all stages of prosecution.

A Juris Doctor and active SC Bar are required, with travel flexibility and knowledge of SC laws. Active involvement with the Department of Health and Human Services Division of Program Integrity is expected, along with the ability to interpret

Qualifikationen

• Must have Juris Doctor degree and be licensed to practice law in South Carolina.
• Strong knowledge of South Carolina law and criminal procedure.
• Experience in Medicaid fraud or health care investigations is a plus.

Aufgaben

• Reviews work product and coordinates investigators with the Chief Investigator to provide legal counsel in the Medicaid Recipient Fraud Unit.
• Prepares legal memoranda, pleadings, briefs; represents the state in court at all prosecution stages.
• Provides legal advice to public agencies and serves as contact counsel on Medicaid fraud matters; may assist other law enforcement agencies.

Kenntnisse

Legal analysis

Court appearances

Public counsel

Investigator coordination

Legal research

Oral & written advocacy

Ausbildung

Juris Doctor degree

Jobbeschreibung

About Medicaid Recipient Fraud

Under limited supervision, performs legal work relating to allegations of Medicaid Recipient fraud by the beneficiary. Primarily assigned to the Prosecution Section to prosecute cases involving Medicaid fraud and abuse committed by beneficiaries (recipients).

• Reviews work product and coordinates activities of investigators with Chief Investigator and other staff for purposes of providing legal counsel and advice within the Medicaid Recipient Fraud Unit as directed by the supervisor.
• Prepares all legal memoranda, pleadings, and briefs. Appears in court and all legal proceedings on assigned cases or as assigned by supervisors at all stages of prosecution.
• Provides legal advice to assigned public agencies and serves as contact counsel on assigned subject matters. May assist other law enforcement agencies with legal advice on criminal investigations involving Medicaid fraud recipients.
• Consults with appropriate supervisors on all legal and administrative matters. Works closely with SC Department of Health and Human Services Division of Program Integrity.
• Performs other related assigned job duties as directed by supervisor, Deputy and Chief Deputy Attorney General.

This position also includes an excellent benefits package:

• Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility.
• Paid parental leave.
• Health, dental, vision, long-term disability, and life insurance for employees, spouses, and children.
• Fifteen days of annual (vacation) leave per year.
• Fifteen days of sick leave per year.
• Thirteen paid holidays.
• State Retirement Plan and Deferred Compensation Programs.

A Juris Doctor degree and three or more years of experience as a practicing attorney.

Necessary Requirement:

Must be an active member in good standing with the SC Bar. Must satisfy Rule 403 requirements.

Additional Requirements:

• Must be flexible to travel.
• Must be able to transport files to court.

• Knowledge of the laws of South Carolina. Knowledge of general case, statutory, and common law.
• Knowledge of judicial and quasi-judicial procedures and rules of guidance.
• Ability to interpret and apply laws in court decisions.
• Ability to analyze facts, evidence, and legal instruments.
• Ability to express conclusions and arguments clearly and logically.
• Ability to plan and direct the activities of a legal staff.

DRUG SCREENING, CREDIT CHECK, DELINQUENT TAX CHECK, AND SLED BACKGROUND CHECKS REQUIRED.

THIS OFFICE IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY AND AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER.

EEOP Utilization Report available upon request.

We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities. If you have a limitation or disability that requires an accommodation during the application process, please let us know by emailing Recruitment Email