Assistant Attorney General, Medicaid Fraud Control Unit

Hiring range: $76,000 to $115,000

About the Role

The Office of the Attorney General is seeking Virginia licensed attorneys to join the Medicaid Fraud Control Unit’s (MFCU) Civil Litigation Unit to investigate and litigate health care fraud whistleblower lawsuits filed under the Virginia Fraud Against Taxpayers Act in state and federal courts. The MFCU’s cases involve complex civil investigations and litigation against a variety of defendants including pharmaceutical companies, drug manufacturers, and medical providers.

The MFCU is seeking qualified, self-motivated candidates to manage health care fraud investigations and cases from inception to conclusion as a member of a multidisciplinary team of attorney(s), investigators, and auditors. The attorney will be based in Richmond, and the selected candidate will participate in joint federal-state investigations including the possible litigation of matters in federal court. Depending on the needs of the case, the position may be utilized to support parallel proceedings coordinated with federal law enforcement.

Employment is conditioned upon a favorable completion of a background check. If needed, the selected applicant must be able to secure and maintain an appointment as a Special Assistant United States Attorney.

Responsibilities

• Investigate and litigate health care fraud whistleblower lawsuits under the Virginia Fraud Against Taxpayers Act in state and federal courts.
• Manage complex civil investigations and litigation from inception to conclusion.
• Work as part of a multidisciplinary team of attorneys, investigators, and auditors.
• Participate in joint federal-state investigations, including possible litigation in federal court.
• Support parallel proceedings coordinated with federal law enforcement as needed.
• Handle multiple tasks, prioritize assignments, and meet deadlines.

Requirements

• Graduation from an accredited law school.
• Admission to the Virginia State Bar or eligibility by reciprocity and in good standing with all jurisdictions where admitted.
• Excellent oral, analytical, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Sound judgment and effective decision-making.
• Openness to receiving and responding positively to constructive feedback.

Qualifications

• Experience handling matters involving health care and health care law (preferred).
• Complex civil litigation experience in both state and federal court (preferred).
• Demonstrated competency conducting legal analysis involving complex statutory and regulatory schemes at the state and federal levels.
• Experience applying legal analysis to fact situations and making recommendations.
• Competency with using electronic discovery platforms, including Relativity (preferred).

Additional Information

Travel requirements will vary depending on the needs of the case.

In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. Applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) from the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS) or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable.