Criminal Prosecutions Attorney

California Department of Justice; Alameda (CA); Hybrid; USD 12,000 - 16,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health/Dental/Vision Insurance

Pension retirement

Job stability

Job summary

California Department of Justice's Division of Medi-Cal Fraud and Elder Abuse seeks a Deputy Attorney General to prosecute complex state cases involving Medi-Cal fraud and elder abuse in care facilities. The role includes advising investigators, reviewing warrants, and carrying cases from filing through conviction and sentencing.

DMFEA collaborates with in‑house agents, forensic experts, and external partners.

Responsibilities

• Prosecute complex state cases in DMFEA and manage the full charging and trial process.
• Coordinate with in‑house agents, review warrants, and determine charges to bring.
• Travel for court proceedings and meetings with colleagues, witnesses, and partners as needed.
• Collaborate with state agencies and healthcare experts to interpret standards of care in the industry.

Job description

Job Description And Duties

The Division of Medi-Cal Fraud and Elder Abuse (DMFEA) investigates and prosecutes, healthcare providers who defraud the Medi-Cal program and those who abuse or neglect elderly and dependent adults in care facilities.

This DMFEA Deputy Attorney General position prosecutes complex criminal cases in state court involving (1) fraud committed against the Medi-Cal program by doctors, pharmacies, medical equipment suppliers, and the rest of the full range of Medi-Cal providers, and (2) criminal abuse and neglect of elders and dependent adults in skilled nursing and other residential care facilities.

DMFEA is a vertical prosecution unit, where prosecutors work closely with in-house special agents and investigative auditors. The prosecutor advises DMFEA’s investigators on their investigative plans, reviews search and arrest warrants, and determines charges to bring. The prosecutor is then responsible for the criminal prosecution, from filing through conviction and sentencing.

Additional duties include: prosecution of crimes involving diversion of opioids and other controlled prescription drugs; regular collaboration with the state agencies responsible for administering Medi-Cal and regulating residential care facilities; close interaction with healthcare experts to identify the relevant standards of care in the industry and determine any breach of those standards; frequent work with forensic experts, including computer forensic examiners, coroners, and forensic auditors; freezing and forfeiting assets; and close work with DMFEA’s federal and local law enforcement partners in California, and occasional work with Attorney General offices and other law enforcement in other states.

This position requires the ability to travel for court proceedings, sometimes overnight and on occasion for extended duration, and for meetings with colleagues, witnesses, and outside partners.

You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.

Position Details

Job Code #: JC-536635

Position #(s): 423-663-5705-XXX

Working Title: Criminal Prosecutions Attorney

Classification: DEPUTY ATTORNEY GENERAL IV

$11,993.00 - $16,096.00

New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

Shall Consider: DEPUTY ATTORNEY GENERAL III

$10,852.00 - $15,325.00

# of Positions: 1

Work Location: Alameda County

Telework: Hybrid

Job Type: Permanent, Full Time

Work Week: Monday-Friday

Department Information

• These positions are located in the Division of Medi-Cal Fraud and Elder Abuse, Criminal Prosecutions Section in Dublin.
• The Deputy Attorney General classifications qualify for a "Hire Above Minimum" (HAM) salary ( Hiring Above Minimum Policy ).

The Starting Salary For Each Classification Will Be

• Deputy Attorney General III (5 years): $12,046
• Deputy Attorney General IV (6+ years): $13,313

New to State candidates in the DAG series will be hired at the starting HAM salary of the classifications.

Additional Information

• Please disregard the SROA/Surplus language below, as the Department of Justice requires applicants to submit their SROA/Surplus Letter if that is the basis of their eligibility.
• For more information about the department, please visit the Attorney General's website at www.oag.ca.gov .

Benefits of working for the State of California

• Work-life balance
• 11 paid holidays
• Flexible paid leave options
• Consistent wage increases
• Pension retirement
• Job stability
• Health/Dental/Vision Insurance
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) and more!