Division of Criminal Justice
Medicaid Fraud Control Unit – New York City
Special Assistant Attorney General
Reference No. MFCU_NYC_SAAG_3533

Application Deadline is January 20, 2023

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

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 MFCUs 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 recent matters that highlight MFCU’s important
work include the sentencing of a Bronx clinic owner for defrauding New York State out of more than $4 Million in
false Medicaid claims; the conviction of a former fugitive dentist for Medicaid fraud; and the extradition, arrest,
and arraignment of a Medicaid fraud ringleader.

Applicants must possess the following minimum qualifications:

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

• Prior experience drafting and overseeing the execution of search and eavesdropping warrants is desirable;
• Excellent research, analytical, writing and organizational skills;
• Sound judgement with the ability to articulate the critical issues in a case accurately and precisely;
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work independently and as a member of a team, including

applications and case management and eDiscovery 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 attorneys in the Office 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.

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

H OW TO APPLY
Applications are being received online.

To ensure consideration, applications must be received by close of business on January 20, 2023.

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

• Cover Letter
• You may address to Legal Recruitment.
• Indicate why you are interested in a position with the Medicaid Fraud Control Unit and what

• 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 need assistance with submitting

your application, please contact Legal Recruitment via email at recruitment@ag.ny.gov or phone at 212-416-8080.