Assistant Attorney General, Medicaid Fraud Control Unit

Virginia Office of the Attorney General; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 76,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Virginia Office of the Attorney General is seeking Virginia-licensed attorneys to join the Medicaid Fraud Control Unit’s Civil Litigation Unit in Richmond to investigate and litigate health care fraud matters under the Virginia Fraud Against Taxpayers Act in state and federal courts.

The attorney will work as part of a multidisciplinary team with attorneys, investigators, and auditors, handling matters from inception to conclusion and potentially engaging in federal court litigation.

Qualifications

• Graduated from an accredited law school.
• Admitted to the Virginia State Bar or eligible by reciprocity.
• Experience with health care law and complex civil litigation is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Investigate and litigate health care fraud whistleblower lawsuits under Virginia law in state and federal courts.
• Manage investigations and cases from inception to conclusion as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Possibly handle joint federal-state investigations and parallel federal proceedings.

Skills

Oral communication

Written communication

Analytical skills

Teamwork

Multitasking

Judgment & decision-making

Travel flexibility

Legal research

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Bar admission (Virginia or reciprocity)

Tools

Relativity

Job description

Title: Assistant Attorney General, Medicaid Fraud Control Unit

State Role Title: Assistant Attorney General

Hiring Range: $76,000 to $115,000

Pay Band: UG

Agency: Attorney General & Dept of Law

Location: Office of the Attorney General

Agency Website: https://www.oag.state.va.us/

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

The Office of the Attorney General is seeking Virginia licensed attorneys to join the Medicaid Fraud Control Unit’s (MFCU) Civil Litigation Unit to investigate and litigate health care fraud whistleblower lawsuits filed under the Virginia Fraud Against Taxpayers Act in state and federal courts. The MFCU’s cases involve complex civil investigations and litigation against a variety of defendants including pharmaceutical companies, drug manufacturers, and medical providers. The MFCU is seeking qualified, self‑motivated candidates to manage health care fraud investigations and cases from inception to conclusion as a member of a multidisciplinary team of attorney(s), investigators, and auditors. The attorney will be based in Richmond, and the selected candidate will participate in joint federal‑state investigations including the possible litigation of matters in federal court. Depending on the needs of the case, the position may be utilized to support parallel proceedings coordinated with federal law enforcement. Employment is conditioned upon a favorable completion of a background check. If needed, 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.
• Applicants must be admitted to the Virginia State Bar or eligible by reciprocity and in good standing with all jurisdictions where admitted.
• Excellent oral, analytical, written, and interpersonal communication skills are required as evidenced by writing sample and references.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Candidates should demonstrate the ability to handle multiple tasks, prioritize assignments, and meet deadlines.
• The position requires sound judgment and effective decision‑making.
• Candidates should be open to receiving and responding positively to constructive feedback.
• Travel requirements will vary depending on the needs of the case.

Additional Considerations

• Additional factors that may be considered include candidates with experience handling matters involving health care, and health care law.
• Although not required, candidates with complex civil litigation experience in both state and federal court will receive additional consideration.
• Experienced candidates with demonstrated competency conducting legal analysis involving complex statutory and regulatory schemes at the state and federal levels, including applying legal analysis to fact situations and making recommendations are preferred.
• Demonstrated competency with using electronic discovery platforms, including Relativity will be considered.

Special Instructions

Kindly utilize the Virginia Jobs website (https://www.jobs.virginia.gov) 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: [phone]

Email: [e-mail]

In 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.