Civil Medicaid Fraud Assistant Attorney General IV-V

3-4 yrs required

Full-time

No

Organization: OFFICE OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL

The Office of the Attorney General (OAG) is a large, dynamic state agency making a positive difference in the lives of Texans. OAG employees enjoy excellent benefits along with tremendous opportunities to do important work.

Position: Assistant Attorney General IV-V

The OAG is looking for qualified, self-motivated candidates to join the Civil Medicaid Fraud Division to engage in the exciting and fulfilling work of litigating whistleblower lawsuits filed under the Texas Medicaid Fraud Prevention Act. Our cases involve lawsuits against a variety of defendants including pharmaceutical companies, drug manufacturers and medical providers.

Job Description:

The selected candidate will manage cases from inception to conclusion, including drafting motions and discovery, appearing at hearings, trying cases, negotiating settlements, and handling appeals.

Responsibilities:

- Working on a litigation team of attorneys in the Civil Medicaid Fraud Division, litigating complex Medicaid fraud cases and preparing cases for jury trial
- Conducting all aspects of pre-trial litigation, including discovery, motion practice, preparation for and/or conducting fact and expert witness depositions; analyzing factual and legal issues and evidence as a part of litigating civil Medicaid fraud cases; reviewing documentation from client agencies and produced from parties in discovery
- Preparing legal briefs, pleadings and other legal documents; drafting discovery requests and responses; representing the Office of the Attorney General before state or federal district courts
- Overseeing the analysis of factual and legal issues and developing evidence through witness interviews, depositions, and other discovery.
- Performing related work as assigned
- Maintaining relevant knowledge necessary to perform essential job functions
- Attending work regularly in compliance with agreed-upon work schedule
- Ensuring security and confidentiality of sensitive and/or protected information
- Complying with all agency policies and procedures, including those pertaining to ethics and integrity

Qualifications:

- Graduation from an accredited law school with a Juris Doctor degree (.)
- Licensed as an attorney by the State Bar of Texas
- Member in good standing with the State Bar of Texas
- Three years of full-time experience working in the following (or closely related) fields:
- Knowledge of law and legal principles and practices relevant to Civil Medicaid Fraud
- Excellent oral and written communication skills [Writing sample required at time interview, if selected]
- Skill in handling multiple tasks, prioritizing, and meeting deadlines
- Skill in effective oral and written communication
- Skill in exercising sound judgment and effective decision making
- 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, perform all assigned tasks at designated OAG work space within OAG work location, and perform in-person work with coworkers (., collaborating, training, mentoring) for the entirety of every work week (unless on approved leave)
- 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 20%

Preferred Qualifications:

- Working on complex civil litigation
- Summation or Concordance legal review software
- Knowledge of law, legal principles, and practices relevant to the civil Medicaid fraud statutes
- Familiarity with Texas case law regarding discovery

Salary:

The salary range for the Assistant Attorney General IV-V position is $9, - 11, (Monthly)

Application Process:

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 be accessed at

THE OAG IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER


The Office of the Attorney General (OAG) is looking for qualified, self-motivated candidates to join the Civil Medicaid Fraud Division to engage in the exciting and fulfilling work of litigating whistleblower lawsuits filed under the Texas Medicaid Fraud Prevention Act. This position offers excellent benefits along with tremendous opportunities to do important work.

Job Title: Assistant Attorney General IV-V

Responsibilities:

- Working on a litigation team of attorneys in the Civil Medicaid Fraud Division, litigating complex Medicaid fraud cases and preparing cases for jury trial
- Conducting all aspects of pre-trial litigation, including discovery, motion practice, preparation for and/or conducting fact and expert witness depositions; analyzing factual and legal issues and evidence as a part of litigating civil Medicaid fraud cases; reviewing documentation from client agencies and produced from parties in discovery
- Preparing legal briefs, pleadings and other legal documents; drafting discovery requests and responses; representing the Office of the Attorney General before state or federal district courts
- Overseeing the analysis of factual and

Excellent benefits along with tremendous opportunities to do important work at a large, dynamic state agency making a positive difference in the lives of Texans

Knowledge of law and legal principles and practices relevant to Civil Medicaid Fraud, Excellent oral and written communication skills, Skill in handling multiple tasks, prioritizing, and meeting deadlines, Skill in exercising sound judgment and effective decision making, 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, perform all assigned tasks at designated OAG work space within OAG work location, and perform in-person work with coworkers (e.g., collaborating, training, mentoring) for the entirety of every work week (unless on approved leave), 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 20%

Graduation from an accredited law school with a Juris Doctor degree (J.D.)

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.

Qualification and Experience Licensed as an attorney by the State Bar of Texas, Member in good standing with the State Bar of Texas, Graduation from an accredited law school with a Juris Doctor degree (J.D.)

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