OAG - Medicaid Fraud Control Unit | Assistant Attorney General IV-V | 26-0230

About the role

The OAG's Medicaid Fraud Control Unit works cases jointly with the FBI, HHS-OIG, and other federal law enforcement agencies. The position involves handling the development and management of HCF prosecutions, engaging in all phases of investigation and litigation, and advising federal law enforcement agents.

Responsibilities

• Handles the development and management of HCF prosecutions.
• Engages in all phases of investigation and litigation, including, but not limited to, the use of grand jury, advising federal law enforcement agents, preparing appropriate pleadings, litigating motions, and conducting trials in U.S. District Court.
• Makes charging decisions and proposes dispositions with regard to assigned cases.
• In collaboration with Unit managers, develops and maintains the Section's program to foster effective national investigation and prosecution of HCF violations, including advising on strategy and legal complexities, and developing litigation priorities, policy, and legislative recommendations.

Requirements

• Three years of full-time litigation experience.
• Licensed as an attorney by the State of Texas.
• Must be in good standing with the State Bar of Texas and eligible to practice law in Texas by start date.

Qualifications

• Education: Graduation from an accredited law school with a J.D.
• Licensed as an attorney by the State of Texas.
• Experience: Three years of full-time litigation experience.
• Knowledge of laws and legal principles and practices relevant to the Medicaid Fraud Control Unit such as the U.S. Code, Federal Code of Criminal Procedure, Code of Federal Regulations.
• Skills: 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; skill in legal research, writing, and analysis; in conducting investigations; in proffers and plea negotiations; in using reasoning and logic; in identifying factual and legal issues and solving complex problems; in applying applicable laws; in prioritizing workloads; in using judgment to identify courses of action; and in the use of a computer and applicable software.

Skills

• Experience: One additional year full-time litigation experience.
• Experience as a criminal prosecutor.
• Experience with civil or criminal health care fraud matters.
• Knowledge of white collar crime litigation.
• Experience in supporting, litigating, and supervising federal or state criminal cases.
• Experience in U.S. District Court.
• Experience with the federal judiciary.

Benefits

The OAG offers excellent benefits, including a healthy work-life balance, engaging camaraderie, and opportunities to do important work at a large, dynamic state agency making a positive difference in the lives of Texans.

Pay

The pay for this position is competitive and commensurate with experience.

Schedule

The schedule for this position is flexible and may require occasional overtime and travel.