Job Description

Job Description and Duties

The Division of Medi-Cal Fraud and Elder Abuse (DMFEA) investigates and prosecutes, healthcare providers who defraud the Medi-Cal program and those who abuse or neglect elderly and dependent adults in care facilities.

This DMFEA Deputy Attorney General position prosecutes complex criminal cases in state court involving (1) fraud committed against the Medi-Cal program by doctors, pharmacies, medical equipment suppliers, and the rest of the full range of 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. The prosecutor advises DMFEA’s investigators on their investigative plans, reviews search and arrest warrants, and determines charges to bring. The prosecutor is then responsible for the criminal prosecution, from filing through conviction and sentencing.

Additional duties include: prosecution of crimes involving diversion of opioids and other controlled prescription drugs;  regular collaboration with the state agencies responsible for administering Medi-Cal and regulating residential care facilities; close interaction with healthcare experts to identify the relevant standards of care in the industry and determine any breach of those standards; frequent work with forensic experts, including computer forensic examiners, coroners, and forensic auditors; freezing and forfeiting assets; and close work with DMFEA’s federal and local law enforcement partners in California, and occasional work with Attorney General offices and other law enforcement in other states.

This position requires the ability to travel for court proceedings, sometimes overnight and on occasion for extended duration, and for meetings with colleagues, witnesses, and outside partners.

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Working Conditions

This position may be eligible for telework. The amount of telework is at the discretion of the Department and based on DOJ's current telework policy. While DOJ supports telework, in-person attendance may be required based on operational needs. Employees are expected to be able to report to their worksite with minimal notification if an urgent need arises.

Special Requirements

• A fingerprint check will be required.
• Deputies must be active members of the California State Bar.

• If you submit your application by mail, please contact the HR consultant to confirm it has been received.
• Clearly indicate the Job Control Code ( JC-482716) and the title of this position in the “Examination or Job Title for Which You Are Applying” section located on the first page of your STD 678 State Application.

• Individuals who are new to State service must have list eligibility in order to gain employment with the Office of the Attorney General. The process is described at: 

• Please note that appointment to the DAG classifications will be made using the following examinations:
  • Attorney exam – less than 5 years of experience: 
  • DAG III exam– at least 5 years of legal experience: 
  • DAG IV exam– at least 6 years of legal experience:  DAG IV Examination

Desirable 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

Benefits

Benefit information can be found on the  CalHR website and the website.

Required Application Package Documents

The following items are required to be submitted with your application. Applicants who do not submit the required items timely may not be considered for this job:

• Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position.
• Resume is required and must be included.
• Other - A cover letter is required and must be submitted.
• Other - Writing sample consisting of dispositive motion, pretrial motion or appellate brief preferably written in the prior year.

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