Prosecutor, Medicaid Fraud Control Unit

Commonwealth of VA Careers; Roanoke (VA); On-site; USD 76,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Commonwealth of VA Careers seeks a Prosecutor for the Medicaid Fraud Control Unit in Roanoke. The attorney will prosecute fraud and abuse in the Virginia Medicaid Program in federal and state courts, coordinating with investigators and prosecutors to build strong cases.

The role requires a law degree from an accredited school, Virginia Bar admission, and at least three years of prosecutorial experience, with excellent writing and communication skills and interpersonal abilities.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited law school and admitted to the Virginia State Bar.
• Minimum of three years’ experience prosecuting cases in state and/or federal court.
• Excellent analytical, writing abilities, and oral communication skills as evidenced by a writing sample and references.
• Excellent interpersonal skills are required.

Responsibilities

• Prosecute criminal violations involving fraud in the Virginia Medicaid Program in federal and state courts.
• Coordinate investigations with the investigative staff and prosecutors; organize and maintain case files in compliance with MFCU grant requirements.

Skills

Analytical skills

Strong writing ability

Oral communication

Interpersonal skills

Education

Accredited law degree

Virginia State Bar admission

Job description

Title: Prosecutor, Medicaid Fraud Control Unit

State Role Title: Assistant Attorney General

Hiring Range: $76,000 to $115,000

Pay Band: UG

Agency: Attorney General & Dept of Law

Location: Office of the Attorney General

Agency Website: https://www.oag.state.va.us/

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

The attorney, based in Roanoke, will serve as a prosecutor in the Medicaid Fraud Control Unit (MFCU). This individual oversees the investigation, prosecution and negotiation of criminal violations involving fraud and/or abuse in the Virginia Medicaid Program committed by health care providers. This individual will be assigned to prosecute criminal cases in federal and state courts. The Attorney must coordinate periodic meetings with the investigative staff to conduct a review of evidence as the cases develop, with advice rendered on methods of gathering significant evidence and the legal issues related to those matters. This individual will also coordinate prosecution strategies with state and federal prosecutors. This attorney is responsible for organizing the open case files and maintaining the case files in accordance with the MFCU grant. Employment is conditioned upon a favorable completion of a background investigation. The selected applicant must be able to secure and maintain an appointment as a Special Assistant United States Attorney.

Minimum Qualifications

• Applicants must have graduated from an accredited law school and be admitted to the Virginia State Bar.
• The successful candidate will have a minimum of three years’ experience prosecuting cases in state and/or federal court.
• The successful candidate will also have excellent analytical, writing abilities, and oral communication skills as evidenced by a writing sample and references.
• Excellent interpersonal skills are required.

In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.

Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.