Assistant Attorney General IV

Full-time

No

The Office of the Attorney General (OAG) is a dynamic state agency dedicated to providing excellent legal representation to the State of Texas and its citizens. The OAG is seeking an Assistant Attorney General IV to join the Civil Medicaid Fraud Division and engage in the exciting and fulfilling work of investigating and evaluating whistleblower lawsuits filed under the Texas Medicaid Fraud Prevention Act. This position offers a salary range of $7, - $9, per month and requires a Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school, three years of full-time litigation experience as a licensed attorney, and membership in good standing with the State Bar of Texas.

Organization: OFFICE OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL
Primary Location: Texas-Austin
Department: Healthcare Program Enforcement
Job Title: Assistant Attorney General IV
Experience: Three years of full-time litigation experience as a licensed attorney
Salary: $7, - $9, per month
Job Posting Date: April 29, 2024
Closing Date: Ongoing
Schedule: Full-time, 40 hours per week
Job Code: 3513
Salary Plan: B
Grade: 28
Overtime Status: Exempt

H1: Join the OAG as an Assistant Attorney General IV in the Civil Medicaid Fraud Division
H2: Investigate and Evaluate Whistleblower Lawsuits and Make a Positive Difference in the Lives of Texans

Responsibilities and Duties:

- Initiate and conduct Civil Medicaid Fraud and related investigations
- Analyze factual and legal issues and develop evidence for pursuit of Civil Medicaid Fraud cases
- Coordinate with state and federal agencies, as well as other state governments
- Conduct witness interviews and utilize other methods of discovery
- Review data and data trends
- Negotiate potential settlements
- Monitor ongoing litigation to protect the State’s interests
- Draft memoranda and case recommendations for management and Executive Administration
- Engage in limited to moderate motion practice in federal and state courts
- Draft legal briefs and prepare for court hearings
- Maintain relevant knowledge necessary to perform essential job functions

Qualifications:

- Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school
- Three years of full-time litigation experience as a licensed attorney
- Member in good standing with the State Bar of Texas
- Skill in handling multiple tasks, prioritizing, and meeting deadlines
- Effective oral and written communication skills
- Sound judgment and effective decision making abilities
- Ability to receive and respond positively to constructive feedback
- Ability to work cooperatively with others in a professional office environment
- Excellent customer service skills
- Ability to work in person at assigned OAG work location
- Ability to travel up to 20%
- Familiarity with legal review software and conducting legal analysis involving complex statutory and regulatory schemes

Benefits:

- Excellent benefits package, including health insurance, retirement, and paid time off
- Healthy work-life balance
- Hands-on legal experience
- Engaging camaraderie in Austin, the scenic and lively capital of Texas

To Apply:

- Submit an electronic application through CAPPS Recruit
- Complete a State of Texas application
- Applications subject to criminal background check

The OAG is an Equal Opportunity Employer and values diversity in the workplace.

Join the Office of the Attorney General as an Assistant Attorney General IV in the Civil Medicaid Fraud Division and make a positive difference in the lives of Texans. This position offers a competitive salary and benefits package and requires a Juris Doctor degree and three years of full-time litigation experience as a licensed attorney. Apply now and be a part of a dynamic state agency dedicated to providing excellent legal representation to the State of Texas and its citizens.

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Excellent benefits package, including health insurance, retirement plan, and leave benefits

Not specified

Legal research, case management, negotiation, legal writing, oral communication, written communication, decision making, teamwork, customer service, case analysis, legal software

Juris Doctor degree

Electronic application through CAPPS Recruit, completion of State of Texas application

Qualification and Experience Juris Doctor degree, licensed attorney in Texas, good standing with State Bar of Texas

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