Medicaid Recipient Fraud Prosecutor (Attorney II)

State of South Carolina; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligib

Paid parental leave

Health, dental, vision, long-term and

Thirteen paid holidays

State Retirement Plan and Deferred

Job summary

The State of South Carolina seeks an attorney to prosecute Medicaid recipient fraud and advise public agencies. The role involves coordinating with investigators, preparing complex legal documents, and appearing in court across all stages of prosecution.

A Juris Doctor and active SC Bar are required, with travel flexibility and knowledge of SC laws. Active involvement with the Department of Health and Human Services Division of Program Integrity is expected, along with the ability to interpret

Qualifications

• Must have Juris Doctor degree and be licensed to practice law in South Carolina.
• Strong knowledge of South Carolina law and criminal procedure.
• Experience in Medicaid fraud or health care investigations is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Reviews work product and coordinates investigators with the Chief Investigator to provide legal counsel in the Medicaid Recipient Fraud Unit.
• Prepares legal memoranda, pleadings, briefs; represents the state in court at all prosecution stages.
• Provides legal advice to public agencies and serves as contact counsel on Medicaid fraud matters; may assist other law enforcement agencies.

Skills

Legal analysis

Court appearances

Public counsel

Investigator coordination

Legal research

Oral & written advocacy

Education

Juris Doctor degree

Job description

The State of South Carolina seeks an attorney to prosecute Medicaid recipient fraud and advise public agencies. The role involves coordinating with investigators, preparing complex legal documents, and appearing in court across all stages of prosecution.

A Juris Doctor and active SC Bar are required, with travel flexibility and knowledge of SC laws. Active involvement with the Department of Health and Human Services Division of Program Integrity is expected, along with the ability to interpret