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GENERAL DESCRIPTIONThe Texas Office of the Attorney Generaland#8217;s Medicaid Fraud Control Unit (MFCU) is seeking an experienced prosecuting attorney to serve as an Assistant Attorney General, who will be cross-designated as a Special Assistant United States Attorney (SAUSA) and detailed to the U.S. Attorneyand#8217;s Office for the Southern District of Texas (SDTX), Criminal Division, Fraud Section, in Houston.Although employed by the State of Texas, the attorney will function operationally as a federal prosecutor, performing the same duties and exercising the same prosecutorial authority as an Assistant United States Attorney in SDTX. This position exists to augment federal prosecutorial capacity in MFCU-developed prosecutions.Applicants for this position must be able to successfully complete an extensive state background investigation, including criminal history, employment, education, financial, reputation, and social media reviews. This position also requires obtaining a Top Secret federal security clearance to fully participate in federal prosecutions as a Special Assistant United States Attorney (SAUSA).The attorney will handle criminal health care fraud prosecutions and will:and#8226;Independently direct, conduct, and monitor criminal investigations;and#8226;Use grand jury processes; advise federal law enforcement agents; prepare indictments, informations, and other pleadings; litigate motions; and conduct trials in U.S. District Court;and#8226;Make charging recommendations and propose case dispositions for assigned matters;and#8226;Develop and manage a docket of health care fraud prosecutions, including complex and corporate cases; andand#8226;Coordinate closely with federal, state, and local partners involved in health care fraud enforcement.Cases handled in this position must include a Texas Medicaid nexus, as required by grant funding conditions. This requirement does not limit cases to Texas-only conduct and does not preclude prosecutions involving other federal health care programs (e.g., Medicare, TRICARE) or multi-jurisdictional matters, provided that Medicaid fraud is part of the case.Day-to-day supervision will be provided by the U.S. Attorneyand#8217;s Office for the Southern District of Texas, Criminal Division, Fraud Section, while administrative supervision and employment matters remain with the Texas Office of the Attorney General, with the attorney reporting to the MFCUand#8217;s Deputy Chief of Prosecution. The attorney will be fully integrated into SDTX and managed in the same manner as other federal prosecutors, including the assignment of cases and litigation responsibilities. This position is physically located in Houston, Texas, with office space provided at both SDTX and the Houston MFCU office.Upon appointment, the attorney must commit to a minimum three-year term prosecuting health care fraud cases in this role. This commitment is intended to ensure continuity and effectiveness in complex prosecutions.The attorney will receive DOJ criminal prosecution training, Medicaid fraudand#8211;specific training, and opportunities to attend national training programs, subject to resource availability.This role offers a unique opportunity to serve as a federal prosecutor handling significant criminal health care fraud cases, with full AUSA-equivalent responsibilities, without requiring a direct federal hire. Attorneys interested in trial work, complex investigations, and meaningful collaboration across enforcement agencies will find this position especially compelling.The OAG is a dynamic state agency with over 4,000 employees throughout the State of Texas. As the Stateand#8217;s lawfirm, the OAG provides exemplary legal representation in diverse areas of law. OAG employees enjoy excellent benefits (https://ers.texas.gov/Benefits-at-a-Glance) along with tremendous opportunities to do important work at a large, dynamic state agency making a positive difference in the lives of Texans. Assistant Attorneys General (AAGs) experience the challenge and honor of public service while enjoying a healthy work-life balance; hands-on legal experience; and engaging camaraderie in Austin, the scenic and lively capital of Texas.ESSENTIAL POSITION FUNCTIONSPrepares and presents complex criminal cases involving federal health care laws and regulations, pursuant to U.S. Criminal Codes and Federal Code of Criminal Procedures
Prepares legal opinions, briefs, pleadings, motions, petitions, and other legal documents
Prepares all phases of criminal prosecution from investigation forward, including the preparation of cases for trial, discovery, jury and bench trial, and appellate process when necessary
Analyzes complex factual and legal issues and develops evidence through witness interviews, subpoenas, search warrants, proffers, and other legal process
Performs legal research and reports findings and conclusions
Advises investigators and management on factual and legal issues
Assists investigators and auditors in investigations
Uses personal vehicle, or agency pool vehicles when available, for business-related travel with reimbursement
Maintains relevant knowledge necessary to perform essential job functions
Attends work regularly in compliance with agreed-upon work schedule and in accordance with agency leave policy
Ensures security and confidentiality of sensitive and/or protected information
Complies with all agency policies and procedures, including those pertaining to ethics and integrity
Complies with requirements of federal grant funding for the MFCU, including performance measures and limiting work to approved health care-related investigation and prosecution
Qualifications: MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONSAssistant Attorney General (AAG) IV:Education: Graduation from an accredited law school with a J.D.
Licensed as an attorney by the State of Texas
Must be in good standing with the State Bar of Texas and eligible to practice law in Texas by start date
Experience: Three years of full-time litigation experience
Knowledge of laws and legal principles and practices relevant to the Medicaid Fraud Control Unit such as the U.S. Code, Federal Code of Criminal
Procedure, Code of Federal Regulations.
Skill in handling multiple tasks, prioritizing, and meeting deadlines
Skill in effective oral and written communication [Writing sample required at time of interview, if selected]
Skill in exercising sound judgment and effective decision making
Skill in legal research, writing, and analysis; in conducting investigations; in proffers and plea negotiations; in using reasoning and logic; in identifying factual and legal issues and solving complex problems; in applying applicable laws; in prioritizing workloads; in using judgment to identify courses of action; and in the use of a computer and applicable software
Ability to prepare legal documents, to conduct research, to interpret and apply laws, to summarize findings, to prepare cases and present at trial, to conduct hearings, to communicate effectively, and to train others
Ability to receive and respond positively to constructive feedback
Ability to work cooperatively with others in a professional office environment
Ability to provide excellent customer service
Ability to work in person at assigned OAG work location or US Attorneyand#8217;s Office, perform all assigned tasks at designated workspace within designated work location, and perform in-person work
