Special Attorney (Non-Merit)

Commonwealth of Kentucky; Frankfort (KY); On-site; USD 63,000 - 94,000; Full time

Job summary

Commonwealth of Kentucky in Frankfort seeks a Special Attorney (Non-Merit) to handle a complex litigation caseload involving fraud, neglect and abuse, supporting Medicaid Fraud and Abuse Control. The role involves drafting indictments and briefs, performing case research, and presenting before courts as part of a collaborative team of attorneys, investigators, and auditors.

The position offers full-time executive branch employment, with strong advocacy for Kentucky's taxpayers.

Responsibilities

• Drafting indictments, civil complaints, and briefs
• Performing case-related research
• Seeking indictments before grand juries
• Arguing motions
• Conducting trials

Job description

Special Attorney (Non-Merit)

Advertisement Closes: 9/4/2026 (11:59 PM ET)

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Salary: $63,000.00 - $94,000.00 Annually

Employment Type: EXECUTIVE BRANCH | FULL TIME | INELIGIBLE FOR OVERTIME PAY | 18A | 37.5 HR/WK

Hiring Agency: General Government Cabinet | Attorney General

Location: 1024 Capital Center Drive
Frankfort, KY 40601 USA

Description

The Office of Medicaid Fraud and Abuse Control operates within Kentucky's Office of Attorney General. It is the premiere law enforcement agency which investigates and prosecutes cases of Medicaid fraud by medical providers as well as cases of adult abuse and neglect within medical facilities, long term care facilities, and room and board homes.

The Office seeks an attorney who has exceptional communication, analytical, and organizational skills to handle a complex litigation caseload containing both fraud, neglect and abuse cases.

Candidates will have the ability to work with a team of other lawyers, investigators, and auditors to fully develop cases for prosecution.

• Drafting indictments, civil complaints, and briefs
• Performing case-related research
• Seeking indictments before grand juries
• Arguing motions
• Conducting trials

This position is best suited for those with strong advocacy skills who wish to seek justice on behalf of Kentucky's most vulnerable citizens as well its taxpayers.

Minimum Requirements

EDUCATION: NONE

EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, OR SKILLS: NONE

Substitute EDUCATION for EXPERIENCE: NONE

Substitute EXPERIENCE for EDUCATION: NONE

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS (AGE, LICENSURE, REGULATION, ETC.): NONE

If you have questions about this advertisement, please contact Matthew Kleinert at [e-mail] or 502-564-5300.

An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D