Medicaid Fraud Attorney – Civil Litigation
About the role
The Division of Medi-Cal Fraud and Elder Abuse (DMFEA), a fast-growing division of the California Department of Justice, seeks a Deputy Attorney General (DAG) for its Civil Section. Civil Section attorneys investigate and litigate complex healthcare fraud matters involving various healthcare entities.
Responsibilities
- Independently develop and execute strategic investigative and litigation plans from intake through resolution
- Conduct document-intensive and data-driven investigations
- Obtain evidence through informal investigative techniques and formal legal processes
- Identify, interview, and evaluate witnesses
- Perform legal research, particularly involving healthcare fraud and False Claims Act issues
- Direct and coordinate the work of paralegals and investigative auditors assigned to matters
- Analyze healthcare claims data and develop damages models to support settlement negotiations and litigation
- Litigate complex healthcare fraud matters in state and federal courts, when necessary
- Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
Requirements
Experience with the Medi-Cal program, healthcare law, the pharmaceutical industry, managed care, healthcare fraud, or False Claims Act litigation is helpful but not required. The successful applicant will demonstrate the ability to perform complex, sensitive legal work independently while collaborating effectively within a small, highly engaged team of attorneys, paralegals, auditors, and support staff.
Qualifications
Attorneys manage their own caseloads and may serve as lead counsel on significant investigations and litigation. Unless case work, operational needs, or other circumstances require otherwise, attorneys currently work one designated day per week in the office, with the remaining days teleworking. This schedule is subject to change.
Benefits
The office is located in Sacramento, off Garden Highway, and offers ample free parking. Additional information about the job can be found in the Duty Statement.
Pay
$11,993.00 - $16,096.00
Schedule
Hybrid, one designated day per week in the office, with the remaining days teleworking. This schedule is subject to change.