Description:
Job Duties:The Office of the Attorney General is seeking Virginia licensed attorneys to join the Medicaid Fraud Control Unit's (MFCU) Civil Litigation Unit to investigate and litigate health care fraud whistleblower lawsuits filed under the Virginia Fraud Against Taxpayers Act in state and federal courts. The MFCU's cases involve complex civil investigations and litigation against a variety of defendants including pharmaceutical companies, drug manufacturers, and medical providers. The MFCU is seeking qualified, self-motivated candidates to manage health care fraud investigations and cases from inception to conclusion as a member of a multidisciplinary team of attorney(s), investigators, and auditors. The attorney will be based in Richmond, and the selected candidate will participate in joint federal-state investigations including the possible litigation of matters in federal court. Depending on the needs of the case, the position may be utilized to support parallel proceedings coordinated with federal law enforcement. Employment is conditioned upon a favorable completion of a background check. If needed, the selected applicant must be able to secure and maintain an appointment as a Special Assistant United States Attorney.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Applicants must have graduated from an accredited law school.
- Applicants must be admitted to the Virginia State Bar or eligible by reciprocity and in good standing with all jurisdictions where admitted.
- Excellent oral, analytical, written, and interpersonal communication skills are required as evidenced by writing sample and references.
- Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively as part of a team.
- Candidates should demonstrate the ability to handle multiple tasks, prioritize assignments, and meet deadlines.
- The position requires sound judgment and effective decision-making.
- Candidates should be open to receiving and responding positively to constructive feedback.
- Travel requirements will vary depending on the needs of the case.
Additional Considerations:
- Additional factors that may be considered include candidates with experience handling matters involving health care, and health care law.
- Although not required, candidates with complex civil litigation experience in both state and federal court will receive additional consideration.
- Experienced candidates with demonstrated competency conducting legal analysis involving complex statutory and regulatory schemes at the state and federal levels, including applying legal analysis to fact situations and making recommendations are preferred.
- Demonstrated competency with using electronic discovery platforms, including Relativity will be considered.
Kindly utilize the Virginia Jobs website (https://www.jobs.virginia.gov) to submit your application. Applications sent to the Recruitment email address will not be reviewed for the hiring process. We do not entertain phone calls or emails inquiring about application status; instead, please login to the PageUp/RMS system for updates on your application's status.
Contact Information
Name: OAG Recruitment
Phone: 804-786-2071
Email: recruitment@oag.state.va.us
