Medi-Cal Fraud & Elder Abuse Trial Prosecutor

State of California; California; On-site; USD 130,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

State of California’s Division of Medi-Cal Fraud and Elder Abuse (DMFEA) seeks a Deputy Attorney General to prosecute complex criminal cases in state court, focusing on Medi-Cal fraud and elder abuse in care facilities.

You will work with investigators, advise on charges, and handle prosecutions from filing through sentencing, partnering with law enforcement and healthcare experts to uphold standards of care and ethics.

Qualifications

• Proven excellence in advocacy, legal research and writing.
• Experience litigating complex criminal cases.
• Strong trial experience and courtroom skills.
• Mastery of Criminal Procedure and Evidence.
• Experience working with law enforcement.
• Experience with auditing or accounting staff.
• Knowledge of Medi-Cal, healthcare regulations and/or medical terminology.
• Positive attitude and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Prosecute complex criminal cases in state court from filing to conviction and sentencing.
• Advise investigators on plans, review warrants, and determine charges.
• Prosecute crimes involving Medi-Cal fraud and elder abuse.
• Collaborate with state agencies administering Medi-Cal and residential care facilities.
• Work with forensic experts, coroners and auditors; freezing/forfeiture of assets.
• Travel for court proceedings and meetings with colleagues and witnesses.

Skills

Oral advocacy

Legal research

Legal writing

Complex criminal cases

Trial experience

Criminal procedure

Evidence

Ethics

Interagency collaboration

Auditing experience

Medical terminology

Job description

State of California’s Division of Medi-Cal Fraud and Elder Abuse (DMFEA) seeks a Deputy Attorney General to prosecute complex criminal cases in state court, focusing on Medi-Cal fraud and elder abuse in care facilities.

You will work with investigators, advise on charges, and handle prosecutions from filing through sentencing, partnering with law enforcement and healthcare experts to uphold standards of care and ethics.