Division of Criminal Justice
Medicaid Fraud Control Unit – Hauppauge (Suffolk County)
Special Assistant Attorney General
Reference No. MFCU_SAAG_HAU_3512

Application Deadline is December 16, 2022

The New York State Office of the Attorney General’s (OAG) Medicaid Fraud Control Unit is seeking an attorney with
experience prosecuting and/or investigating complex financial wrongdoing to serve as a Special Assistant Attorney
General in its Hauppauge office on Long Island.

Improper and fraudulent use of Medicaid funds can impact access to critical healthcare services for low-income New
Yorkers and costs taxpayers millions of dollars annually. MFCU uses the New York State Penal Law, the False Claims Act,
Social Services Law §145-b, the Executive Law and other New York laws, to bring civil actions and criminal proceedings to
prosecute individuals and companies who are responsible for these improper or fraudulent Medicaid billing schemes.
Many of the Unit’s investigations are conducted in coordination with other state, federal or local government and
prosecutorial agencies, and have resulted in revenue generation through the large-scale recovery of taxpayer money.

Additionally, MFCU works to safeguard elderly and disabled New Yorkers by investigating reports of abuse and neglect at
nursing homes and other residential health care facilities in the state. The importance of this work is highlighted in the
OAG’s report investigating allegations of COVID-19-related neglect of nursing home residents across New York State.

The selected attorney will lead collaborative, team-based investigations with MFCU’s forensic accountants/auditors,
detectives and analysts to identify and prosecute financial fraud in the healthcare industry and abuse and neglect of
residents of healthcare facilities, present evidence to grand juries, and conduct evidentiary hearings and trials in New
York State courts. Several matters that highlight MFCU’s important work include the indictment of a Long Island
physician for defrauding Medicaid and subjecting patients to invasive and unnecessary testing, the prosecution and
convictions of persons involved in a homicide and cover-up at a nursing home in Suffolk County and the conviction of
former fugitive dentist for Medicaid Fraud.

Suitable candidates must possess the following minimum qualifications:

• Minimum of four (4) years of practice experience, including grand jury, trial and/or substantial complex business

• Excellent analytical, writing, communication and organizational skills;
• Experience drafting and overseeing the execution of search and eavesdropping warrants is a plus;
• The ability to articulate the critical issues in a case accurately and precisely;
• Strong research and interpersonal skills;
• Good judgment with the ability to work independently and as a productive team member fostering supportive,

with various computer software programs and case management and electronic discovery platforms.

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.

As an employee of the 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, the OAG offers a robust Workplace Flexibilities Program with multiple
options for employees, including telecommuting (up to two days per week) and alternative work schedules.

Per Office of the Attorney General policy, confirmation of vaccination status is a condition of employment for this
position. If you are not fully vaccinated, you may be required to provide regular negative COVID-19 PCR test results at a
frequency determined by the agency. The agency will consider religious and reasonable accommodations. For more
information, please contact recruitment@ag.ny.gov.

Candidates from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply.
The OAG is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to workplace diversity.

HOW TO APPLY

Applications are being received online.
To ensure consideration, applications must be received by close of business on December 16, 2022.

Applicants must be prepared to submit a complete application consisting of the following:

• Cover Letter
• You may address to Legal Recruitment.
• Indicate why are interested in a position with MFCU and what makes you a strong candidate.

• Resume
• Writing Samples
• List of three (3) references

• Only submit professional references, supervisory references are preferred.
• Indicate the nature and duration of your relationship to each reference.
• Include contact information and email addresses for each reference.
• Please note, your references will not be contacted until after you interview for the position.

If you have questions regarding a position with the OAG and the application process or you need assistance with submitting your
application, please contact Legal Recruitment via email at recruitment@ag.ny.gov or phone at 212-416-8080.