Review Vacancy

Date Posted: 05/17/19
Applications Due: 11/01/19
Vacancy ID: 69112

Position Information

AgencyAttorney General, Office of the

TitleSpecial Assistant Attorney General - Medicaid Fraud Control Unit -Pearl River (Rockland County)

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%

Schedule

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

Location

County Rockland

Street Address Medicaid Fraud Control Unit

One Blue Hill Plaza, Suite 1037

City Pearl River

StateNY

Zip Code10965

Job Specifics

Minimum Qualifications Applicants must have a minimum of four (4) years of practice experience, and possess excellent analytical, writing, communication and organizational skills. Applicants should have substantial grand jury and trial experience that preferably includes the investigation and prosecution of financial crimes. Experience drafting and overseeing the execution of search and eavesdropping warrants is a plus.

Candidates for the position of Special Assistant Attorney General must possess: (1) the ability to articulate the critical issues in a case accurately and precisely; (2) strong research and interpersonal skills; (3) good judgment; (4) the ability to work independently and to work productively as a team member; and (5) the ability to work in a supportive and professional manner with professional staff and support staff.

Applicants must reside in (or intend to soon become a resident of) New York State and be admitted to the New York State bar. In addition, the Public Officers Law requires that attorneys in the OAG 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 (OAG) Medicaid Fraud Control Unit is seeking an experienced prosecuting attorney to serve as a Special Assistant Attorney General in its Pearl River office. Utilizing various state laws, including the New York State Penal Law, the False Claims Act, Social Services Law §145-b, and the Executive Law, the Unit brings civil causes of action or criminal proceedings to stop fraud by healthcare providers, to protect the integrity of the State Medicaid program and to protect the health and well-being of residents of residential care facilities. Many of these actions are conducted in coordination with other state, federal or local government and prosecutorial agencies, and have resulted in large-scale financial recoveries on behalf of the State of New York, as well as the arrest and prosecution of various wrongdoers.

The selected candidate will lead team investigations of allegations of financial fraud in the healthcare industry, and of abuse and neglect of residents of healthcare facilities, present evidence to grand juries, and conduct evidentiary hearings and trials in New York State courts.

Additional Comments OAG employees serve more than 19.85 million state residents through a wide variety of occupations. 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.

Salary to be determined commensurate with experience.

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.

Candidates from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply. The Office is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to workplace diversity.

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

Contact Information

Name Sandra Jefferson Grannum, Esq., Bureau Chief

Telephone

Fax

Email Address xxxxxxxxxxx@xx.xx.xxx

Address

Street NYS Office of the Attorney General

Legal Recruitment Bureau - 120 Broadway

City New York, NY

State NY

Zip Code 10271

 

Notes on ApplyingApplications are being received online. To apply, please go to our website, www.ag.ny.gov, Resources/Job Opportunities - Attorney Positions. Reference No. MFCU_SAAG_PR_3217

Applicants must be prepared to submit a complete application consisting of a cover letter, resume, writing sample, most recent transcript, if less than five (5) years postgraduate, and a list of three (3) references with contact information and email addresses. You may address your cover letter to Sandra Jefferson Grannum, Esq., Bureau Chief, Legal Recruitment Bureau. 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