Special Attorney (Non-Merit)
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About the role
The Office of Medicaid Fraud and Abuse Control operates within Kentucky's Office of Attorney General. It is the premiere law enforcement agency which investigates and prosecutes cases of Medicaid fraud by medical providers as well as cases of adult abuse and neglect within medical facilities, long-term care facilities, and room and board homes. The Office seeks an attorney who has exceptional communication, analytical, and organizational skills to handle a complex litigation caseload containing both fraud, neglect, and abuse cases. Candidates will have the ability to work with a team of other lawyers, investigators, and auditors to fully develop cases for prosecution.
This position is best suited for those with strong advocacy skills who wish to seek justice on behalf of Kentucky's most vulnerable citizens as well as its taxpayers.
Responsibilities
- Drafting indictments, civil complaints, and briefs
- Performing case-related research
- Seeking indictments before grand juries
- Arguing motions
- Conducting trials
Requirements
No formal education, experience, or training requirements. No substitutes for education or experience. No special age, licensure, or regulatory requirements.
Pay
$63,000.00 - $94,000.00 annually.
Schedule
Full-time, 37.5 hours per week. Executive branch position ineligible for overtime pay.