Closing Date: 20th May, 2024
Description:
The WA State Attorney General's Office's Medicaid Fraud Control Division (https://www.atg.wa.gov/medicaid-fraud) has one open AAG position. We are seeking a Criminal PROSECUTOR/LITIGATOR to investigate, prosecute and litigate Medicaid provider fraud as well as abuse and neglect of persons in residential facilities using a full array of civil and criminal remedies.The Medicaid Fraud Control Division (MFC) is both a civil and criminal law enforcement division. MFC is unique in that it involves protecting not only the Medicaid program of roughly $19.5 billion per annum, but also persons on Medicaid, and all residents of long-term care facilities. MFC cases are consistently complex and on the cutting edge of legal theories and issues. The cases range from large scale organized corporate fraudulent activity to single provider fraud or abuse cases. MFC has a unique team-focused investigative process, involving the joint efforts of an attorney, investigator, and data analyst. This, and the great people who make up the unit, gives MFC a uniquely terrific team atmosphere. If you enjoy working in a team setting, complex puzzle solving in consequential and meaningful cases, and being on the cutting edge of law, this is the place and opportunity for you.
Duties:
This position is a primarily criminal AAG position in Olympia. Successful candidates for either position will be highly motivated, have a strong desire to ethically enforce the law and the demonstrated ability to work with a team.
The Olympia Assistant Attorney General position is part of the MFC Criminal Team. Unlike a typical Prosecuting office where AAGs become involved in a case later or post investigation, this position works on cases from the outset, initial investigation through prosecution.
This position focus on the investigation and prosecution of companies, organizations, and individuals who defraud the State Medicaid fund as well as person crimes related to the abuse and neglect of vulnerable adults who reside in residential facilities, and the abuse and neglect of Medicaid recipients in connection with the provision of Medicaid services. The Division focuses on the systemic issues regarding long term care facilities.
All MFC investigations, civil or criminal, are typically months if not years-long highly complex white-collar fraud/ abuse investigations. All AAGs in MFC must manage a robust caseload, including directing investigations from their outset as part of team comprised of analysts, special agents, nurses and paralegals assessing evidence, and resolving cases through litigation or negotiation. Attorneys must work with a sense of urgency and take the initiative to keep their cases moving toward resolution.
This position has the opportunity to collaborate on national cases with the National Association of Medicaid Fraud Control Units (NAMFCU). These investigations come with ongoing specialized training at the local and national level and offers an unparalleled investigative network. MFC routinely collaborates on investigations with United States Attorney's Offices and other Medicaid Fraud Control Divisions throughout the country. Our investigations often include federal counterparts such as the Department of Health and Human Services Office of Inspector General, Federal Bureau of Investigations, U.S. Customs, as well as local law enforcement, and state administrative agencies.
MFC is comprised of three offices. The main office is in Olympia, and there are branch offices, supervised from Olympia, in Seattle and Spokane.
Qualifications:
Candidates must meet the requirements to serve as an Assistant Attorney General and the selected candidate must have:
- Trial and litigation experience;
- Outstanding leadership and interpersonal skills;
- Excellent writing and work ethic; and
- The ability to foster a collegial work environment.
- Demonstrable experience with financial fraud litigation, ideally through experience in civil or criminal white-collar prosecution.
- Demonstrable experience with sexual abuse/person crimes
Applicants must have graduated from a law school accredited by the ABA or completed the WSBA's Rule 6 Law Clerk Program and; be licensed to practice law in Washington State. (Applicants who meet the other stated qualifications and are actively pursuing admission will also be considered.) The AGO seeks applicants who are committed to public service as demonstrated by an applicant's background, talents, attitude, and enthusiasm for public law practice. The AGO greatly encourages, celebrates and values diversity, appreciating that a workforce composed of those from different backgrounds and experiences creates an inclusive environment, strengthens positive relationships with the local community and brings new perspectives and approaches to fulfill its mission of providing excellent, independent and ethical legal services to the State of Washington and protecting the rights of its people.
Note! The selected applicant will be required to submit to and pass a fingerprint-based criminal background check conducted by the Washington State Patrol. The incumbent will submit to additional background checks as a condition of employment every five (5) years thereafter.
