Assistant Attorney General (Attorney II), Medicaid Recipient Fraud Unit

Responsibilities

• Performs legal work relating to allegations of Medicaid Recipient fraud by the beneficiary under limited supervision.
• Primarily assigned to the Prosecution Section to prosecute cases involving Medicaid fraud and abuse committed by beneficiaries (recipients).
• Reviews work product and coordinates activities of investigators with the Chief Investigator and other staff to provide legal counsel and advice within the Medicaid Recipient Fraud Unit as directed by the supervisor.
• Prepares all legal memoranda, pleadings, and briefs.
• Appears in court and all legal proceedings on assigned cases or as assigned by supervisors at all stages of prosecution.
• Provides legal advice to assigned public agencies and serves as contact counsel on assigned subject matters.
• May assist other law enforcement agencies with legal advice on criminal investigations involving Medicaid fraud recipients.
• Consults with appropriate supervisors on all legal and administrative matters.
• Works closely with the SC Department of Health and Human Services Division of Program Integrity.
• Performs other related assigned job duties as directed by supervisor, Deputy and Chief Deputy Attorney General.

Benefits

• Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility
• Paid parental leave
• Health, dental, vision, long-term disability, and life insurance for employees, spouses, and children
• Fifteen days of annual (vacation) leave per year
• Fifteen days of sick leave per year
• Thirteen paid holidays
• State Retirement Plan and Deferred Compensation Programs

Requirements

• Juris Doctor degree and three or more years of experience as a practicing attorney.
• Must be an active member in good standing with the SC Bar.
• Must satisfy Rule 403 requirements.
• Must be flexible to travel.
• Must be able to transport files to court.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of the laws of South Carolina.
• Knowledge of general case, statutory, and common law.
• Knowledge of judicial and quasi-judicial procedures and rules of guidance.
• Ability to interpret and apply laws in court decisions.
• Ability to analyze facts, evidence, and legal instruments.
• Ability to express conclusions and arguments clearly and logically.
• Ability to plan and direct the activities of a legal staff.

Additional Information

Drug screening, credit check, delinquent tax check, and SLED background checks are required.