Criminal Prosecutions Attorney

California Department of Justice; California; Hybrid; USD 134,000 - 149,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health/Dental/Vision Insurance

Pension retirement

11 paid holidays

Flexible paid leave options

Job summary

California Department of Justice, Division of Medi-Cal Fraud and Elder Abuse, seeks a Deputy Attorney General IV to prosecute complex fraud against Medi-Cal and elder neglect cases in state courts. The role involves close collaboration with Special Agents, forensic professionals, and cross-agency partners, with travel as needed.

You will litigate from arraignment through sentencing, handling high-stakes fraud matters and multi-million-dollar prosecutions in a hybrid work setting based in San

Qualifications

• Prosecutor in state courts; experience with complex criminal prosecutions.
• Ability to travel for court proceedings including preliminary hearings and jury trials (overnight or extended stays).
• Hybrid work arrangement; permanent full-time position in San Diego.

Responsibilities

• Advise Special Agents on investigative plans and review warrants.
• Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams to strategize cases and coordinate investigations.
• Make filing decisions and represent the People of California in court from arraignment through sentencing.
• Coordinate with state agencies and with partners in other states.

Job description

Job Description And Duties

Within the Attorney General’s Office (AGO), 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.

Job Description And Duties

Within the Attorney General’s Office (AGO), 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.

The Deputy Attorneys General in DMFEA’s Criminal Prosecutions Section prosecute complex criminal cases in state courts involving (1) fraud committed against the Medi-Cal program by doctors, pharmacists, and other Medi-Cal providers, and (2) criminal abuse and neglect of vulnerable elders and dependent adults. Most of the cases we handle are fraud cases and we often prosecute multi-million-dollar frauds. DMFEA is a vertical prosecution unit where prosecutors work closely with in-house Special Agents and investigative auditors. The prosecutor advises the Special Agents on their investigative plans, reviews search warrants and arrest warrants, regularly collaborates with multi-disciplinary teams to strategize cases, makes filing decisions, and represents the People of the State of California in state courts from arraignment through sentencing.

Additional Duties Of The Deputy Attorney General Include

• Interacting closely with medical consultants to identify the relevant standards of care in medical and pharmaceutical professions and determine any breach of standards.
• Prosecution of crimes involving diversion of opioids and other controlled prescription drugs.
• Collaborating with computer forensic examiners and coroners.
• Working on asset forfeiture and freezing assets.
• Regular collaboration with the state agencies that are responsible for administering Medi-Cal and regulating residential care facilities.
• Closely working with DMFEA’s federal and local partners as well as with the Attorney General’s Offices and other law enforcement agencies in other states.

This position requires the ability to travel for court proceedings including, but not limited to, preliminary hearings and jury trials, sometimes overnight and on occasion for extended duration, and for trainings and meetings with colleagues, witnesses, and outside partners.

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

Position Details

Job Code #:

JC-537011

Position #(s):

423-655-5705-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

DEPUTY ATTORNEY GENERAL
$7,969.00 - $12,026.00

# of Positions:

1

Work Location:

San Diego County

Telework

Hybrid

Job Type

Permanent, Full Time

Work Week

Monday-Friday

Department Information

• This position is located in the Division of Medi-Cal Fraud and Elder Abuse, Criminal Prosecutions Section in San Diego.
• 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 Range A (0-24 months): $8,846 and Range B (2-5 years): $9,956
• 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.

• 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 .
• If you'd like to speak with a recruiter prior to submitting your application, please email [e-mail] .

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!