Are you interested in protecting California’s vulnerable adults? Do you want to help stop waste, fraud, and abuse in the Medi-Cal program? Join a multidisciplinary team of attorneys, special agents, and auditors working together to prosecute healthcare fraud and those who abuse or neglect elderly and dependent adults in California.
The Attorney General’s Office, Division of Medi-Cal Fraud and Elder Abuse (DMFEA) works to investigate and prosecute fraud against the Medi-Cal program and abuse and neglect of elderly and dependent adults. Within DMFEA, the Criminal Prosecutions team handles complex criminal cases in state courts involving (1) fraud committed against the Medi-Cal program by doctors, pharmacies, medical equipment suppliers, and other Medi-Cal providers, and (2) criminal abuse and neglect of elders and dependent adults in skilled nursing and other residential care facilities.
DMFEA is a vertical prosecution unit, where prosecutors work closely with in-house special agents and investigative auditors. Prosecutors participate in DMFEA’s investigation, determine what charges to bring, and are responsible for the criminal prosecution from filing through conviction and sentencing.
Typical duties of the Criminal Prosecutions Team Deputy Attorney General include:
• Working collaboratively with a multi-disciplinary team of attorneys, special agents, nurses, auditors, and legal staff to investigate and prosecute fraud and abuse cases.
• Advising on the development of investigative plans, including reviewing search warrants, arrest warrants, and working with expert witnesses.
• Evaluating evidence and potential theories of culpability for a filing decision.
• Charging criminal fraud and abuse cases in state court and managing all stages of litigation, including filing, motion work, asset forfeiture, settlement or jury trial, and sentencing.
• Prosecuting other related crimes, including the diversion of opioids and other controlled prescription drugs, identity theft, financial abuse, and physical abuse or neglect causing harm or death.
• Working with expert witnesses, including computer forensic examiners, coroners, medical professionals, and forensic auditors.
• Collaborating with local, state and federal agencies, including those responsible for administering Medi-Cal and regulating residential care facilities.
• Participating in training and public/law enforcement outreach.
This position will be responsible for cases in Southern California and may require travel. Applicants must demonstrate good judgment and professionalism in all interactions with members of the public, colleagues, opposing counsel, and the judiciary. Criminal trial experience is preferred.
Classifications Considered
Deputy Attorney General (0-5 years)
Deputy Attorney General III (5 years)
Deputy Attorney General IV (6+ years)
Deputy Attorney General V (lateral only)
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
- Membership in CA State Bar
Desired Qualifications
In addition to evaluating each candidate’s relative ability, as demonstrated by quality and breadth of experience, the following factors will provide the basis for competitively evaluating each candidate:
- Excellent oral advocacy, legal research, and legal writing skills
- Experience litigating complex cases
- Strong trial experience
- Knowledge of the health care industry, and the Medi-Cal program in particular
- Knowledge of healthcare law and elder law
- Mastery of the rules of criminal procedure and evidence
- Experience working with law enforcement personnel
- Experience working with auditors
- Experience working with medical experts
- Positive attitude, appreciation of teamwork, and an excellent work ethic
- Exemplary prosecutorial and professional ethics
Application Process
Please submit your application to the link below by 02/07/2025 by 11:59 PM
Complete application package must include:
- State Application (completed online)
- Resume
- Cover Letter
- Writing Sample (dispositive motion, appellate brief, or pretrial motion)