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NEOGOV · 3 months ago

AAG-Assistant Attorney General - Medicaid Fraud - Springfield

Springfield, IL

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

$82K/yr - $108K/yr

2+ years exp

NEOGOV is seeking an Assistant Attorney General for the Medicaid Fraud Control Unit, which investigates and prosecutes Medicaid provider fraud throughout Illinois. The role involves handling both criminal and civil cases related to Medicaid fraud, requiring strong litigation skills and the ability to work on national teams for multi-state litigation.

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Responsibilities

Prosecute criminal cases and litigate civil cases in Illinois State and Federal courts

Prepare cases in state and federal courts and conduct trials

Interview witnesses, prepare pleadings and conduct research for trials

Respond to pre-trial motions

Attend various courts for arraignments, hearings, pre-trial and post-trial motions

Negotiate settlements and dispositions

Prepare periodic activity reports

Qualification

Civil law knowledgeCriminal law knowledgeLitigation experienceFederal civil practiceTrial preparationResearch skillsNegotiation skillsCommunication skillsInterpersonal skills

Required

Applicants must be licensed in Illinois at the time of application

Knowledge of the principles of civil and criminal law and of the methods and practices of pleading and discovery

Knowledge of judicial procedures and rules of evidence is required with special emphasis on federal civil practice

Ability to travel is a necessity

Preferred

Two or more years of civil and/or criminal practice experience is preferred

Benefits

We offer a complete benefits package to full-time employees including health care, dental, vision, retirement, deferred compensation plans, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, long-term disability, holidays, vacation, and sick leave.

Health and Dental insurance along with free Vision insurance

Pension Benefits through the State Employees'; Retirement System

Deferred Compensation: supplemental retirement savings program-457k

Commuter Savings Program: pre-tax transportation program

Flexible Spending: Medical and Dependent pre-tax savings program

Life insurance benefit: free with option to purchase additional (up to 8 x your annual salary) at low cost. Spouse and child life insurance available

Disability coverage

Employee Assistance Program through ComPsych

Holidays: 13 1/2 paid

Vacation days: minimum of 12 days, maximum of 27 days, prorated

Personal days: 4 annually

Floating Holiday: 1 annually