Special Assistant Attorney General: Investigate & Prosecute Complex Financial Crime

U.S. Bankruptcy Court - District of CT; New York; On-site; USD 81,000 - 174,000; Full time

Job summary

The Civil Enforcement Division in New York City seeks a Special Assistant Attorney General to lead civil fraud investigations in the healthcare industry. Ideal candidates should possess at least four years of prosecutorial experience, strong analytical and communication skills, and a commitment to public service.

Benefits

Comprehensive paid leave

Health, dental, and vision benefits

Retirement plan

Flexible work arrangements, including telecommuting

Qualifications

• At least four years of practice experience required.
• Ability to articulate critical issues clearly.
• Prior deposition and trial experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex civil fraud investigations in the healthcare industry.
• Litigate matters in federal and state courts.
• Coordinate with federal, state, or local agencies.

Skills

Analytical skills

Research skills

Writing skills

Communication

Teamwork

Organizational skills

Judgment

Microsoft Office proficiency

Tools

Case management software

eDiscovery tools

Job description

Criminal Justice Division

Medicaid Fraud Control Unit, Civil Enforcement Division—New York City

Special Assistant Attorney General

Reference No. MFCU/CED_NYC_SAAG_3788

Application Deadline is July 11, 2025

Salary Range: $81,159 - $173,265 + $4,000 in location pay

To be considered for this opportunity, submit a complete application online at ag.ny.gov/job-postings/attorneys

The Civil Enforcement Division will consider applications from attorneys with prosecutorial experience seeking to expand their skills.

The Office of the New York State Attorney General’s (OAG) Medicaid Fraud Control Unit seeks an experienced litigator to serve as a Special Assistant Attorney General in its Civil Enforcement Division, primarily based in New York City. The attorney will lead complex civil fraud investigations in the healthcare industry and litigate such matters in federal and state courts.

The Medicaid program provides health coverage to millions of New Yorkers, including low-income persons, children, elderly adults, and people with developmental disabilities. MFCU is the nation’s leading law enforcement agency ensuring the financial integrity of New York’s $96 billion Medicaid program by investigating healthcare providers involved in billing schemes that harm Medicaid recipients and cause financial loss to the state. MFCU also investigates abuse and neglect in nursing homes and residential health care facilities.

With civil and criminal enforcement powers, MFCU uses various laws to bring actions, including asset forfeiture. Many investigations involve coordination with federal, state, or local agencies, resulting in criminal convictions and recovery of taxpayer funds.

Recent highlights include reports on nursing home neglect during COVID-19, lawsuits against nursing homes like Centers Health Care, Cold Spring Hills, The Villages of Orleans, and Fulton Commons, and recoveries such as $26.8 million from Mallinckrodt, nearly $7 million from home health agencies, and $22.7 million from a pharmaceutical company for kickback schemes.

Qualifications:

• At least four (4) years of practice experience, including pre-filing investigations and discovery
• Excellent analytical, research, and writing skills
• Strong communication, teamwork, and organizational skills
• Ability to articulate critical issues clearly and concisely
• Sound judgment, ability to work independently and collaboratively
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office; familiarity with case management software and eDiscovery is a plus
• Prior deposition and trial experience is a plus

Applicants must reside in or plan to move to New York and be admitted to practice in New York. U.S. citizenship is required. A two-year commitment is expected.

The salary range is $81,159 - $173,265 plus $4,000 in location pay. More info at https://ag.ny.gov/sites/default/files/assistant_attorney_general_compensation.pdf

OAG offers comprehensive benefits, including paid leave, health, dental, vision, retirement, and flexible work arrangements such as telecommuting up to two days per week.

We encourage candidates from diverse backgrounds to apply. OAG is an equal opportunity employer committed to workplace diversity.

How to Apply

Applications must be submitted online, including:

• Cover Letter: Addressed to the Legal Recruitment Unit, explaining your interest and suitability for the role, including relevant life experiences.
• Resume
• Legal Writing Sample
• Reference List: Three professional references, preferably supervisory, with contact info and relationship details. References are contacted only after an interview.