Criminal Prosecutions Supervisor

State of California; California; On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

The Division of Medi-Cal Fraud and Elder Abuse (DMFEA) seeks a Supervising Deputy Attorney General (SDAG) to lead and manage a multidisciplinary team prosecuting Medi-Cal fraud and elder abuse cases. The SDAG directs litigation strategy, collaborates with investigators, and represents DMFEA in complex state and federal court proceedings.

The role requires exceptional judgment, integrity, and leadership to mentor attorneys, support staff, and public stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Licensed attorney in good standing in California or eligible for admission to practice law in CA.
• Experience leading legal teams in criminal prosecutions is required.
• Strong knowledge of state and federal criminal law, criminal procedure, and rules of evidence.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and direct a team of Deputy Attorneys General, paralegals, and staff.
• Oversee litigation strategy, filings, plea negotiations, and case work.
• Liaise with investigative staff, other agencies, and stakeholders on policy and prosecution matters.
• Provide training, evaluate staff performance, and participate in staff selection.

Skills

Trial litigation

Leadership

Oral communication

Written communication

Criminal law

Discretion & integrity

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

The mission of the Division of Medi-Cal Fraud and Elder Abuse (DMFEA) is to protect our most vulnerable citizens and help safeguard the state's Medi-Cal program. DMFEA prosecutes healthcare providers who defraud the Medi-Cal program and those who abuse or neglect elderly and dependent adults residing in long-term care facilities.

The DMFEA Supervising Deputy Attorney General (SDAG) is a working supervisor within the Criminal Prosecutions Section who organizes, monitors, collaborates with, and directs a team of attorneys, paralegals, and others in the criminal investigation and prosecution of Medi-Cal fraud and abuse or neglect of elders and dependent adults. The SDAG’s duties include:

• Overseeing the legal work of Deputy Attorneys General (DAG), including litigation strategy, filing decisions, plea bargaining, written work product, and other case-related work;
• overseeing the duties and work of legal support staff, including legal secretaries and legal analysts;
• personally performing the most difficult, complex, and sensitive legal work, including appearing before state and federal courts;
• facilitating and personally handling interactions with the Division’s investigative supervisors and staff;
• engaging with public stakeholders and state, federal, and local agency partners on behalf of DMFEA;
• assessing legislative measures and other policy proposals in the Division’s subject areas;
• handling general administrative tasks;
• participating in the selection process for staff;
• providing training for legal and investigative staff; and
• evaluating and responding as appropriate to the performance of supervised staff.

Within the Division’s multi-disciplinary vertical prosecution teams, the SDAG is responsible for facilitating effective communication and collaboration between legal, investigative, and law enforcement staff, which includes participating in regular case review meetings and actively liaising with supervisorial and management staffs who oversee investigative and administrative personnel.

This position is pending OHR Approval.

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

Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website and the CalPERS website.

Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

• DEPUTY ATTORNEY GENERAL SUPERVISOR

Desirable Qualifications

In addition to evaluating each candidate's relative ability, as demonstrated by quality and breadth of experience, the following factors will provide the basis for competitively evaluating each candidate:

Applicants should be experienced trial lawyers who can work both independently and as the leader in the investigation and prosecution of criminal cases involving Medi-Cal provider fraud and abuse or neglect of elder and dependent adults. Applicants should possess and exhibit:

• Strong oral and written communication skills and a strong knowledge of state and federal criminal law (ideally including the laws applicable to Medi-Cal fraud and to abuse and neglect of elders and dependent adults), criminal procedure, and rules of evidence;
• exceptional judgment, discretion, integrity, and initiative;
• exceptional tact in interacting with others, including excellent listening skills, patience, self-composure, and the ability to interact effectively across disciplines, with other government agencies, and with the public;
• the ability to lead and motivate others by positive example, perform tasks under stressful conditions, be flexible, and adeptly handle challenging situations; and
• knowledge of bargaining unit Memoranda of Understanding, civil service laws and rules, and disciplinary processes.

Applicants should be enthusiastic about promoting a workplace culture of accountability to one another as well as to the chain of command; of problem-solving through innovation, creativity, research, and learning from experience; of teamwork where staff are as committed to the team's success as to their own; of professionalism in terms of high work quality and productivity; of diversity, including diversity of ideas, where all staff are respected for their contributions and who they are; and of purpose, in fulfilling DMFEA's vital mission.