Review Vacancy
AgencyAttorney General, Office of the
TitleRegional Director/Supervising Attorney, Medicaid Fraud Control Unit (MFCU_NYC_RD/SA_3408)
Bargaining UnitM/C - Management / Confidential (Unrepresented)
Salary RangeFrom $140414 to $155733 Annually
Minimum Qualifications Applicants must possess the following minimum qualifications:
• A minimum of fifteen (15) years of practice experience, including substantial grand jury and trial experience in courts in the metro New York City area;
• Experience investigating and prosecuting financial crimes, including parallel criminal and civil proceedings is preferred;
• Prior knowledge of and experience with health care delivery systems and health care fraud schemes is also preferred;
• A minimum of 4 years of experience supervising and leading attorneys and support staff, and the demonstrated ability to foster a collegial and productive work environment;
• Experience working with multiple agencies and partners in the community;
• Excellent analytical, communication, writing, legal research and organizational skills;
• Experience drafting and overseeing the execution of search and eavesdropping warrants is a plus;
• Sound judgment with the ability to work equally well independently and as a productive team member;
• Technology proficiency that includes a knowledge of and experience using Microsoft Office applications and case management and eDiscovery platforms; and
• Travel across the metropolitan area is required for the Unit’s investigations, court appearances and outreach.
Applicants must reside in (or intend to soon become a resident of) New York State and be admitted to practice law in New York State. In addition, the Public Officers Law requires that attorneys in the Office be citizens of the United States. A two (2) year commitment upon being hired is a condition of employment.
Duties Description The New York State Office of the Attorney General’s Medicaid Fraud Control Unit (MFCU) is seeking an attorney with substantial prosecutorial experience to lead the New York City Regional Office. This position reports to the Director and Deputy of the Medicaid Fraud Control Unit and is based in lower Manhattan.
The scope of MFCU’s mission includes the following:
• Working in coordination with other state, federal or local government prosecutorial agencies, and utilizing the New York State Penal Law, the False Claims Act, Social Services Law §145-b, and the Executive Law, to investigate, prosecute and obtain criminal and civil remedies against individuals and corporate entities responsible for improper or fraudulent Medicaid billing schemes. Many of the Unit’s matters have resulted in revenue-generation through the large-scale recovery of taxpayer money.
• Investigating and prosecuting allegations of abuse and neglect of residents in nursing homes and other residential healthcare facilities. The importance of this work is highlighted in the OAG’s January 2021 report investigating allegations of COVID-19 related neglect of nursing home residents across New York State.
• Making program integrity recommendations to ensure New York State’s $70 billion Medicaid budget can continue serving over seven million New Yorkers.
Responsibilities of the Regional Director will include, but not be limited to the following:
• Managing NYC’s team of approximately 75 employees in service of the Unit’s mission, including reviewing their work and supporting their professional development;
• Consulting and working collaboratively with the MFCU Executive team in New York City, the Chief for Civil Enforcement, the six other Regional Directors and the supervising auditors and detectives to enhance the Unit’s ability to efficiently and effectively utilize resources in support of its mission, particularly when these initiatives have a multi-region impact;
• Overseeing investigative planning as well as leading and supervising team-based investigations of allegations of financial fraud in the healthcare industry and of abuse and neglect of residents of healthcare facilities;
• Presenting evidence to grand juries and conducting evidentiary hearings and trials in New York State courts;
• Reviewing charging instruments, memoranda recommending charges, plea agreements, search warrants, indictments, civil complaints, civil settlement agreements and other MFCU materials;
• Carrying an individual docket of matters as warranted by the Region’s caseload; and
• Serving as the Unit’s primary point of contact for interagency and community relationships in New York City.
Additional Comments The salary range for this position is $140,414 -$155,733 + $3026 in location pay. The final salary will be determined after a complete evaluation of the selected candidate’s qualifications. We offer a comprehensive New York State benefits package, including paid leave, health, dental, vision and retirement benefits, and family-friendly policies. As an employee of the OAG, you will join a team of dedicated individuals who work to serve the people of our State.
Per Office of the Attorney General policy, confirmation of full vaccination status is a condition of employment for this position. If you are not fully vaccinated, you will be required to provide negative COVID-19 test results at a frequency determined by the agency. The agency will consider religious and reasonable accommodations. For more information, please contact recruitment@ag.ny.gov.
Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.
Email Address recruitment@ag.ny.gov
Address
Street NYS Office of the Attorney General, Legal Recruitment Bureau
28 Liberty
Notes on ApplyingHOW TO APPLY:
Applications are being received via email. To apply, please submit your complete application, including each of the items identified below, to recruitment@ag.ny.gov. Applications must be received by Friday, December 24 to ensure consideration. Applicants must indicate both the position title and reference code (Regional Director/Supervising Attorney, MFCU_NYC_RD/SA_3408) in their cover letter and email subject line.
Applicants must be prepared to submit a complete application consisting of the following:
• Cover Letter
? You may address to Legal Recruitment.
? Include the position title and reference number (Regional Director/Supervising Attorney, MFCU_NYC_RD/SA_3408).
? Indicate why you are interested in this position and what makes you the best candidate.
• Resume
• Writing Sample
• List of three (3) references
? Only submit professional references, supervisory references are preferred.
? Indicate the nature and duration of your relationship to each reference.
? Include contact information and email addresses for each reference.
? Please note, your references will not be contacted until after you interview for the position.
If you have questions regarding a position with the OAG and the application process or you need assistance with submitting your application, please contact Legal Recruitment via email at recruitment@ag.ny.gov or phone at 212-416-8080.
For more information about the OAG, please visit our website: ag.ny.gov