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Office of the New York State Attorney General · 4 days ago

Associate Attorney

Suffolk County, NY

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid Level

$84K/yr - $178K/yr

4+ years exp

The Office of the New York State Attorney General’s Medicaid Fraud Control Unit seeks attorneys with experience prosecuting and/or investigating complex financial wrongdoing to serve as Special Assistant Attorneys General in its Hauppauge office. The role involves leading collaborative investigations to identify and prosecute financial fraud in the healthcare industry and ensuring the financial integrity of New York state's Medicaid program.

AssociationConsultingLegal

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Lead collaborative, team-based investigations with the unit’s forensic accountants/auditors, detectives, and analysts to identify and prosecute financial fraud in the healthcare industry

Present evidence to grand juries, and conduct evidentiary hearings and trials in New York state courts

Investigate reports of abuse and neglect in nursing homes and other residential health care facilities in the state

Bring civil actions and criminal proceedings, including asset forfeiture actions

Qualification

Criminal practice experienceComplex business litigationLegal research skillsDrafting search warrantsAnalytical skillsCommunication skillsTechnology proficiencyEDiscoveryTeamwork skillsOrganizational skills

Required

A minimum of four (4) years of practice experience, including grand jury, trial, and/or substantial complex business litigation practice that must include criminal practice experience and preferably includes the investigation and prosecution of financial crimes

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

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

Preferred

Prior experience drafting and overseeing the execution of search and eavesdropping warrants is desirable

Technology proficiency that preferably includes a knowledge of and comfort using Microsoft Office applications

Familiarity with case management software and eDiscovery platforms is a plus, though not required

Excellent analytical, legal research, writing, and organizational skills

Sound judgment with the ability to articulate the critical issues in a case accurately and concisely

Strong communication and teamwork skills and the ability to work independently and as a member of a team, including fostering productive, respectful, and collaborative relationships with staff at all levels of the organization