Medicaid Fraud Control Unit Assistant Attorney General IV-V

3-4 yrs required

Full-time

No

The Office of the Attorney General (OAG) is hiring an Assistant Attorney General IV-V for the Medicaid Fraud Control Unit (MFCU). This position will be cross-designated as a Special United States Attorney (SAUSA) and serve as a Trial Attorney/Prosecutor for the United States Attorney’s Office (USAO) – Southern District and work with the FBI, HHS-OIG, and other agency partners in order to identify, investigate, and prosecute significant health care fraud (HCF) cases.

The successful candidate must have a . and be licensed as an attorney by the State of Texas. A minimum of three years of full-time litigation experience is required for the Assistant Attorney General IV position, with an additional year of experience required for the Assistant Attorney General V position. Knowledge of laws and legal principles and practices relevant to the Medicaid Fraud Control Unit such as the . Code, Federal Code of Criminal Procedure, and Code of Federal Regulations is necessary. This position requires excellent communication, legal research, writing, and analytical skills, as well as the ability to handle multiple tasks, prioritize, meet deadlines, exercise sound judgment, and provide excellent customer service. The successful candidate will be required to pass an extensive background investigation, including a comprehensive criminal history, employment, education, financial status, reputation, and social media check. A Top Secret federal security clearance will also be required in order to fully participate in DOJ Prosecutions as a SAUSA.

**Salary Information**

The salary for the Assistant Attorney General IV position is $8, - 10, per month, and the salary for the Assistant Attorney General V position is $9, - 11, per month. In addition to competitive salaries, OAG employees enjoy excellent benefits, including health, dental, vision, and life insurance, as well as vacation and sick leave.

**Essential Position Functions**

The Assistant Attorney General IV-V will independently direct, conduct, and monitor investigations, prepare for and conduct trials, and advise on pleadings and other court filings. The position will also be responsible for preparing and presenting complex criminal cases involving federal health care laws and regulations; preparing legal opinions, briefs, pleadings, motions, petitions, and other legal documents; analyzing complex factual and legal issues; developing evidence through witness interviews, subpoenas, search warrants, proffers, and other legal process; making charging decisions and proposing dispositions; preparing cases for trial, discovery, jury and bench trial, and appellate process when necessary; performing legal research and reporting findings and conclusions; advising investigators and management on factual and legal issues; assisting investigators and auditors in investigations; using personal vehicle, or agency pool vehicles when available, for business-related travel with reimbursement; maintaining relevant knowledge necessary to perform essential job functions; attending work regularly; ensuring security and confidentiality of sensitive and/or protected information; complying with all agency policies and procedures; and complying with requirements of federal grant funding for the MFCU.

**Qualifications**

- Graduation from an accredited law school with a .
- Licensed as an attorney by the State of Texas
- Member in good standing with the State Bar of Texas
- Three years of full-time litigation experience (four years for AAG V)
- Knowledge of laws and legal principles and practices relevant to the Medicaid Fraud Control Unit such as the . Code, Federal Code of Criminal Procedure, Code of Federal Regulations
- Skill in handling multiple tasks, prioritizing, and meeting deadlines
- Skill in effective oral and written communication [Writing sample required at time of interview, if selected]
- Skill in exercising sound judgment and effective decision making
- Skill in legal research, writing, and analysis; in conducting investigations; in proffers and plea negotiations; in using reasoning and logic; in identifying factual and legal issues and solving complex problems; in applying applicable laws; in prioritizing workloads; in using judgment to identify courses of action; and in the use of a computer and applicable software
- Ability to prepare legal documents, to conduct research, to interpret and apply laws, to summarize findings, to prepare cases and present at trial, to conduct hearings, to communicate effectively, and to train others
- Ability to receive and respond positively to constructive feedback
- Ability to work cooperatively with others in a professional office environment
- Ability to provide excellent customer service
- Ability to work in person at assigned OAG work location or US Attorney’s Office, perform all assigned tasks at designated workspace within designated work location, and perform in-person work with coworkers (., collaborating, training, mentoring) as required by current in-person/telework policy
- Ability to arrange for personal transportation for business-related travel
- Ability to work more than 40 hours as needed and in compliance with the FLSA
- Ability to lift and relocate 30 lbs.
- Ability to travel (including overnight travel) up to 25%

**Preferred Qualifications**

- Experience as a criminal prosecutor
- Experience with civil or criminal health care fraud matters
- Knowledge of white collar crime litigation
- Experience in supporting, litigating, and supervising federal or state criminal cases
- Experience in . District Court
- Experience with the federal judiciary

**To Apply**

To apply for a job with the OAG, electronic applications can be submitted through either CAPPS Recruit or Work in Texas. A State of Texas application must be completed to be considered, and paper applications are not accepted. Your application for this position may subject you to a criminal background check pursuant to the Texas Government Code. Military Crosswalk information can

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, Paid Time Off, Professional Development Opportunities

Legal Research, Writing and Analysis, Conducting Investigations, Proffers and Plea Negotiations, Using Reasoning and Logic, Identifying Factual and Legal Issues and Solving Complex Problems, Applying Applicable Laws, Prioritizing Workloads, Using Judgment to Identify Courses of Action, and the Use of a Computer and Applicable Software

Electronic applications can be submitted through either CAPPS Recruit or Work in Texas. A State of Texas application must be completed to be considered.

Qualification and Experience Graduation from an accredited law school with a J.D. and Licensed as an attorney by the State of Texas

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