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Review Vacancy

Date Posted 06/22/18

Applications Due09/24/18

Vacancy ID54557

AgencyAttorney General, Office of the

TitleLegal Support Analyst - Medicaid Fraud Control Unit (NYC)

Occupational CategoryLegal

Salary GradeNS

Bargaining UnitM/C - Management / Confidential (Unrepresented)

Salary RangeFrom $0 to $0 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Exempt Class

Travel Percentage 0%

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 37.5

Workday

From 8:30 AM

To 5 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? No

County New York

Street Address Medicaid Fraud Control Unit

28 Liberty Street

City New York

StateNY

Zip Code10005

Minimum Qualifications A Bachelor’s degree is required for the position. Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel is also required. Candidates must possess excellent communication and organizational skills, be attentive to detail, and capable of handling multiple tasks under time pressure. Prior experience in legal practice as a clerk or paralegal is a plus.

Duties Description The Medicaid Fraud Control Unit (MFCU) in the New York City office is seeking a talented individual to serve as a Legal Support Analyst. The mission of MFCU is to investigate, prosecute and obtain remedies against individuals and corporate entities responsible for improper or fraudulent Medicaid billing schemes, as well as to investigate and prosecute allegations of abuse and neglect of residents in nursing homes and other residential healthcare facilities. MFCU utilizes a team-based approach to identify and investigate fraud committed by hospitals, nursing homes, pharmacies, doctors, dentists, nurses, and other Medicaid providers. From inception through disposition, attorneys, auditors, and investigators work together to uncover complex fraudulent conduct for which MFCU holds offenders accountable through both criminal prosecution and civil litigation.

Legal Support Analysts work closely with attorneys to review and organize documents and other evidence; organize case files; conduct E-discovery; research in legal and investigative databases; manage witnesses; and provide legal and office support, including filings in courts. LSAs prepare demonstrative exhibits and may aid Assistant Attorneys General in court appearances.

Additional Comments Applicants from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply. The OAG is an equal opportunity employer. If you wish to learn more about the OAG, please click here to visit the Bureaus Section of the website.

Salary commensurate with experience.

PLEASE NOTE: Unless otherwise specified in the “Notes on Applying” section, the “Application Due” date associated with this posting is not the last day applications can be submitted. Applications for this position will be accepted by the hiring bureau on a rolling basis until a candidate is selected; recruitment for this position can be closed or suspended at any time. For the most current information on available position vacancies, applicants are advised to review the Office of the New York State Attorney General website (www.ag.ny.gov/job-postings) or contact the Legal Recruitment Bureau via email at recruitment@ag.ny.gov or phone at 212-416-8080.

Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.

Name Sandra Jefferson Grannum, Esq., Bureau Chief

Telephone

Fax

Email Address recruitment@ag.ny.gov

Address

Street NYS Office of the Attorney General

Legal Recruitment Bureau - 28 Liberty Street

City New York

State NY

Zip Code 10005

 

Notes on ApplyingHOW TO APPLY

Applications are being received online. To apply, please visit our website at http://www.ag.ny.gov/job-postings. Reference No. MFC_NYC_LSA_6074.

Applicants must be prepared to submit a complete application consisting of the following:
• Cover Letter (You may address to Sandra Jefferson Grannum, Esq., Bureau Chief, Legal Recruitment)
• Resume
• List of three (3) references with contact information and email addresses
• Writing Sample

Please note: Failure to submit a complete application will delay the consideration of your application.

For questions about a position with the OAG, the application process or assistance with submitting your application, please contact the Legal Recruitment Bureau via email at recruitment@ag.ny.gov or phone at 212-416-8080.

For more information about the OAG, please visit our website: www.ag.ny.gov

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