Prosecutor, Medicaid Fraud Control Unit

Virginia Office of the Attorney General; Roanoke (VA); On-site; USD 76,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Attorney General & Dept of Law in Roanoke seeks a Prosecutor for the Medicaid Fraud Control Unit to lead investigations and prosecutions of fraud in the Virginia Medicaid program. The role requires coordinating with investigative staff and with state and federal prosecutors.

Applicants should have a law degree, Virginia Bar admission, and a minimum of three years’ prosecutorial experience, with strong analytical, writing and oral communication skills, plus excellent interpersonal abilities.

Qualifications

• Graduated from an accredited law school and admitted to the Virginia State Bar.
• Minimum of three years’ prosecuting experience in state and/or federal court.
• Strong analytical, writing and oral communication skills with references.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and professional courtroom demeanor.

Responsibilities

• Oversee investigation, prosecution and negotiation of Medicaid fraud in VA.
• Prosecute cases in federal and state courts and coordinate with investigators.
• Coordinate prosecution strategies with state and federal prosecutors.
• Organize and manage open case files per MFCU grant requirements.

Skills

Analytical abilities

Writing abilities

Oral communication

Interpersonal skills

Trial experience

Education

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.

Contact Information

Name: OAG Recruitment
Phone: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]

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.