Assistant Attorney General- Medicaid Fraud - Civil

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Attorney General's Office

Department of Law

Assistant Attorney General - Medicaid Fraud - Legal - Civil

Salary Range $65,000-135,000

The mission of the Department of Law is to serve the citizens of the State of Georgia by providing legal representation of the highest quality to the agencies, officers and employees of state government and by honorably and vigorously carrying out the constitutional and statutory responsibilities of the Attorney General. The Department of Law is organized into the Executive Office, five legal divisions, four specialty units and an operations division. The position filled through this announcement will serve in the Legal section of our Medicaid Fraud Division.

*To move forward in the recruiting process ALL External applicants are required to:

• Attach a current Resume
• Cover Letter
• Attach "Department of Law Employment Application"

(*_click link to obtain: __http://law.georgia.gov/careers/application-forms_*)

• Attach two (2) writing samples
• Attach copies of official undergraduate transcripts
• Attach copies of official law school transcripts
• Answer all prescreening questions

Unofficial transcripts accepted during interview process

Job Summary:

The Assistant Attorney General position will represent the State of Georgia in investigations and litigation under the Georgia False Medicaid Claims Act. The Attorney General, through the Medicaid Fraud Division, has statewide jurisdiction for the recovery of civil remedies involving Medicaid fraud by providers. Much of the litigation involves whistleblower lawsuits filed in federal court. Some travel is expected.

Duties & Responsibilities:

Participation as a member of the multidisciplinary team to investigate allegations of fraud against the Georgia Medicaid program;

Contribute to joint federal-state investigations including the possible litigation of matters in federal district court;

Collaborate with other state and federal law enforcement partners as necessary;

Performs other related duties as assigned.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by persons assigned to this title. They may not include all job duties performed by employees on this job title, and every position does not necessarily require these duties.

Minimum Qualifications

Graduation from an accredited law school and Member of the Georgia Bar

Preferred Qualifications

Preference will be given to applicants who possess one or more items below:

Attorneys with civil litigation experience, with an emphasis on healthcare or fraud matters.

Demonstrated ability to work in a team is a plus.

Additional Information

A criminal background check is completed on all candidates; employment is also contingent upon the completion and satisfactory results of the background investigation. Candidates that are being strongly considered for the position will also be required to submit a Department of Law employment application & waiver, Georgia Department of Revenue Tax Clearance letter and copies of official college transcripts.

Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information on application status by phone or e-mail. All applicants will be considered, but may be screened for the preferred qualifications of the position, and may not necessarily receive an interview. Applicants who are not selected will not receive notification.

SALARY COMMENSURATE WITH EXPERIENCE and Bar Year

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $65,000.00 - $135,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• No weekends

Application Question(s):

• Have you passed the Bar in other states, if so, where?
• Have you graduated from LAW school and are waiting to take the Bar?

License/Certification:

• GA Bar, what year? (Required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Atlanta, GA 30334