Washington State Office of the Attorney General
Assistant Attorney General - Medicaid Fraud & Abuse Division, Olympia or Spokane
Office: Washington State Office of the Attorney General
Location: Washington
Employment Type: Full-Time
Position Type: Salaried
Position Summary
The WA State Attorney General's Office has an opening for an Assistant Attorney General in the Medicaid Fraud & Abuse Division.
This position affirmatively litigates against companies, organizations, and individuals who defraud the State Medicaid fund in violation of the Washington State False Claims Act, Chapter 74.66 RCW. MFA AAGs work their cases from initial allegation through litigation.
MFA investigates and prosecutes (civilly and criminally) companies, organizations, and individuals who defraud the State Medicaid fund. In addition, the team also focuses on person crimes related to the abuse and neglect vulnerable adults who reside in residential facilities, and Medicaid recipients in connection with the provision of Medicaid services. Both teams focus on the systemic issues regarding long-term care facilities.
All MFA investigations, civil or criminal, are typically months if not years-long highly complex white-collar fraud/ abuse investigations. All AAGs in MFA must manage a robust caseload, including directing investigations from their outset as part of team comprised of analysts, special agents, nurses and paralegals assessing evidence, and resolving cases through litigation or negotiation. Attorneys must work with a sense of urgency and take the initiative to keep their cases moving toward resolution.
This position has the opportunity to collaborate on national cases with the National Association of Medicaid Fraud Control Units (NAMFCU). It comes with ongoing specialized training at the local and national level and offers an unparalleled investigative network. MFA routinely collaborates on investigations with United States Attorney’s Offices and other Medicaid Fraud & Abuse Divisions throughout the country. Our investigations often include federal counterparts such as the Department of Health and Human Services Office of Inspector General, Federal Bureau of Investigations, U.S. Customs, as well as local law enforcement, and state administrative agencies. MFA’s civil attorneys litigate matters in state courts throughout Washington State and in federal courts throughout the United States.
Minimum Qualifications
Applicants must have graduated from a law school accredited by the ABA or completed the WSBA's Rule 6 Law Clerk Program and; be licensed to practice law in Washington State. (Applicants who meet the other stated qualifications and are actively pursuing admission will also be considered.)
In addition to meeting the qualifications to serve as an Assistant Attorney General, the selected candidate should have:
Trial and litigation experience;
Outstanding leadership and interpersonal skills;
Excellent writing and work ethic; and
The ability to foster a collegial work environment.
Preferred Qualifications
In addition, the selected candidate preferably will have:
Demonstrable experience with financial fraud litigation, ideally through experience in civil or criminal white-collar prosecution; and
Experience with physical/ sexual abuse crimes.
Compensation
Salary: $83,856.00
Benefits
The Office appreciates the benefits of a healthy life-work balance as well as a respectful, inclusive and diverse workplace. Successful candidates will join an Office in which every person is committed to providing exceptional legal services and where individual professional development is encouraged and supported. The exceptional benefits of joining the AGO include:
A competitive benefit package that includes affordable medical plan options, dental benefits and retirement plans
Vacation Leave, Sick Leave, Military and Civil Leave and Paid Holidays
Transparent salary schedule - AAG salaries are set between $83,856 and $157,080. The exact amount is set in accordance with Appendix B of the AWAAG CBA
The AGO will pay the general bar dues of someone who begins their assignment on or before January 31st per Article 10.8 of the AWAAG CBA
Flex schedules and telecommuting options
A formal AAG mentoring program that complements the AGO's inherently collegial and supportive environment
Health and wellness program
Training and career development program that is recognized for its excellence and efficacy by AGOs nationwide
How to Apply
Questions? Contact Matthew Kuehn at matthew.kuehn@atg.wa.gov
The Washington State Office of the Attorney General does not use the E-Verify system; therefore, we are not eligible to extend STEM Optional Practical Training (OPT). For more information, please visit www.uscis.gov.
Honoring diversity, equity and inclusion means that as an agency, and as individuals, we are committed to ensuring that all employees and volunteers enjoy a respectful, safe and supportive working environment. Only by fostering the inclusion of people from all backgrounds, cultures and attributes, can AGO employees and volunteers achieve their fullest potential and best advance the goals and mission of the AGO.
The AGO is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, race, creed, color, national origin, honorably discharged veteran or military status, or the presence of any sensory, mental or physical disability or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability. Persons requiring reasonable accommodation in the application process or requiring information in an alternative format may contact the recruitment team at HREmployment@atg.wa.gov. Those with a hearing impairment in need of accommodation are encouraged to contact the Washington Relay Service at 1-800-676-3777 or www.washingtonrelay.com.