Criminal Prosecutions Supervisor

California Department of Justice; Los Angeles (CA); Hybrid; USD 13,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health/Dental/Vision Insurance

11 paid holidays

Flexible paid leave options

Pension retirement

Job stability

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)

Job summary

California Department of Justice in Los Angeles County seeks a Criminal Prosecutions Supervisor to lead a team within the Division of Medi-Cal Fraud and Elder Abuse. The role involves supervising DAGs, coordinating attorneys and staff, and handling high-level litigation and investigations in Medi-Cal fraud and elder abuse cases.

The position allows hybrid telework and permanent, full-time employment. Salary ranges from $13,203 to $17,727 annually, with entry at recommended HAM guidelines for

Responsibilities

• 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.

Job description

Job Description And Duties

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.

Duties

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.

Position Details

Job Code #: JC-535755

Position #(s): 423-654-5703-XXX

Working Title Criminal Prosecutions Supervisor

Classification DEPUTY ATTORNEY GENERAL SUPERVISOR

$13,203.00 - $17,727.00

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

# of Positions: 1

Work Location: Los Angeles 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 Burbank.
• 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 Supervisor (8 years): $14,655

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!