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Agency Attorney General, Office of the
Title Attorney: Prosecute Medicaid Fraud/Nursing Home Abuse (3818)
Occupational Category Legal
Salary Grade NS
Bargaining Unit M/C - Managerial/Confidential (Unrepresented)
Salary Range From $87594 to $182463 Annually
Employment Type Full-Time
Appointment Type Permanent
Jurisdictional Class Exempt Class
Travel Percentage 0%
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? Yes
Telecommuting allowed? Yes
County Nassau
Street Address 200 Old Country Road
City Mineola
State NY
Zip Code 11501
Duties Description Criminal Justice Division Medicaid Fraud Control Unit-Hauppauge (Suffolk County) Special Assistant Attorney General Reference No. MFCUHAUSAAG_3818Application Deadline is October 10, 2025 Salary Range: $83,594 - $178,463 + $4,000 in location payTo be considered for this opportunity, submit a complete application online at ag.ny.gov/job-postings/attorneysThe Office of the New York State Attorney General's (OAG) Medicaid Fraud Control Unit (MFCU) seeks attorneys with experience prosecuting and/or investigating complex financial wrongdoing to serve as Special Assistant Attorneys General in its Hauppauge office in Suffolk County. MFCU attorneys lead collaborative, team-based investigations with the unit's forensic accountants/auditors, detectives, and analysts to identify and prosecute financial fraud in the healthcare industry and abuse and neglect of residents in healthcare facilities, present evidence to grand juries, and conduct evidentiary hearings and trials in New York state courts.The Medicaid program provides health coverage to millions of New Yorkers, including low-income persons, children, elderly adults, and people with developmental disabilities. MFCU is the nation's premier law enforcement agency charged with ensuring the financial integrity of New York state's $96 billion Medicaid program by investigating healthcare providers, such as pharmaceutical companies, doctors, hospitals, and nursing homes, who engage in Medicaid billing schemes that cause harm to Medicaid recipients and the loss of millions of dollars to the state of New York. MFCU also works to protect elderly and disabled New Yorkers by investigating reports of abuse and neglect in nursing homes and other residential health care facilities in the state. Possessing both civil and criminal enforcement powers, MFCU uses various state laws to bring civil actions and criminal proceedings, including asset forfeiture actions. Many of the unit's investigations are conducted in coordination with other federal, state, or local government and prosecutorial agencies, and have resulted in large-scale criminal convictions and the recovery of millions of dollars of taxpayer money.Several matters that highlight MFCU's important work include OAG's report concerning neglect of nursing home residents across New York state during the COVID-19 pandemic, and the recent filing of four major lawsuits against nursing homes, including Centers Health Care, Cold Spring Hills Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation, The Villages of Orleans Health and Rehabilitation Center, and Fulton Commons Care Center, Inc. Additional recent significant cases include the indictment of a Long Island physician for defrauding Medicaid and subjecting patients to invasive and unnecessary testing, conviction of former fugitive dentist for Medicaid Fraud and prosecution and convictions of persons involved in a homicide and cover up at a nursing home in Suffolk County.
Minimum Qualifications Qualifications:- A minimum of four (4) years of practice experience, including grand jury, trial, and/or substantial complex business litigation practice that must include criminal practice experience and preferably includes the investigation and prosecution of financial crimes; - Prior experience drafting and overseeing the execution of search and eavesdropping warrants is desirable;- Excellent analytical, legal research, writing, and organizational skills;- Sound judgment with the ability to articulate the critical issues in a case accurately and concisely;- Strong communication and teamwork skills and the ability to work independently and as a member of a team, including fostering productive, respectful, and collaborative relationships with staff at all levels of the organization; - Technology proficiency that preferably includes a knowledge of and comfort using Microsoft Office applications; and a- Familiarity with case management software and eDiscovery platforms is a plus, though not required.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 OAG attorneys be citizens of the United States. A two (2) year commitment upon being hired is a condition of employment.
Additional Comments The salary range for this position is $83,594 - $178,463 plus $4,000 in location pay. To learn more about Assistant Attorney General compensation, please visit the following page: https://ag.ny.gov/sites/default/files/assistant\attorney\general_compensation.pdfAs an employee of OAG, you will join a team of dedicated individuals who work to serve the people of our state 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. Additionally, OAG offers a robust Workplace Flexibilities Program with multiple options for employees, including telecommuting (up to two days per week) and alternative work schedules.Candidates from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply. The OAG 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.
Name Legal Recruitment
Telephone 2124168080
Fax
Email Address recruitment@ag.ny.gov
Address
Street 28 Liberty St
Legal Recruitment Bureau
City New York
State NY
Zip Code 10005
Notes on Applying Applications must be submitted online at www.ag.ny.gov/job-postings/attorneys. Applicants must be prepared to submit a complete application consisting of the following:- Cover Letter: You may address your letter to the Legal Recruitment Unit. Please specify you location preference: Poughkeepsie, New York City, Suffolk, or Nassau. Indicate why you are interested in this position and what makes you a strong candidate. You may wish to include information about what life experiences you will bring to the position that will enhance OAG's ability to better serve the diverse population of this state.- Resume- Legal Writing Sample- Reference List: Submit a list of three (3) professional references; supervisory references are preferred. For each reference, indicate the nature and duration of your relationship. Include contact information and email addresses for each reference. Please note that your references will not be contacted until after you interview for the position.
