Deputy Attorney General Iv

Position: DEPUTY ATTORNEY GENERAL IV
Job Description and Duties

Are you interested in fighting Medicaid fraud committed by hospitals, pharmaceuticals, pharmacies, nursing facilities, medical equipment providers, and other healthcare providers and recovering millions of taxpayers' dollars?

The Division of Medi-Cal Fraud and Elder Abuse (DMFEA), the Department of Justice's fastest growing Division, is seeking a Deputy Attorney General (DAG) in its Civil Section. The DAG investigates and litigates matters in state and federal courts nationwide involving fraud committed by medical providers at the expense of California's Medicaid program, Medi-Cal, including violations of the state False Claims Act (FCA).

Duties include

* independently develop strategic case plans;

* manage and shepherd investigations;

* handle informal and formal document-intensive and data-driven discovery;

* identify, interview, and evaluate witnesses;

* perform legal research in the areas of health care fraud and False Claims Act law;

* guide paralegals and investigative auditors;

* analyze claims data and develop damage models;

* communicate effectively orally and in writing; and

* coordinate enforcement efforts with multidisciplinary teams involving personnel from other state agencies, states' Attorneys General's offices, U.S. Attorney's Offices, and other federal offices in joint investigations and actions.

Experience in and/or knowledge of the Medi-Cal Program, the health care and pharmaceutical industries, health care fraud, managed care, and FCA litigation is helpful but not required. A successful applicant will have a demonstrated ability to perform assignments consisting of the more complex and sensitive legal work of the Office of the Attorney General. While the DAG will handle their own caseload, they will be a member of a small team of attorneys, paralegals and secretaries and would interact with their team regularly, and may act as the lead attorney in certain matters.

Unless case work, operational needs, or other circumstances require, the current work posture involves 1-2 set days per week in the office, with the remaining 3-4 days done via telework. The office is located in Mission Valley at Highway 163, and offers ample free parking.

You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.

Working Conditions

This is a hybrid position under current DOJ telework policy, which is subject to modification. The position provides the opportunity to work remotely or in-office most days, but at least one day per week (or more) of in-office attendance is required. Travel and additional in-person attendance is required for court appearances, meetings, or other operational needs.

Minimum Requirements

You will find the

Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

* DEPUTY ATTORNEY GENERAL IV

* DEPUTY ATTORNEY GENERAL III

* DEPUTY ATTORNEY GENERAL V

Additional Documents

* Job Application Package Checklist

* Duty Statement

Position Details

Job Code #:

JC-510158

Position #(s):

-XXX

Working Title:

Elder Abuse Attorney-Civil Section

Classification:

DEPUTY ATTORNEY GENERAL IV

$11,993.00 - $16,096.00 A

New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

Shall Consider:

DEPUTY ATTORNEY GENERAL III

$10,852.00 - $15,325.00 A

DEPUTY ATTORNEY GENERAL V

$12,659.00 - $16,883.00 A

# of Positions:

1

Work Location:

San Diego County

Telework:

Hybrid

Job Type:

Permanent, Full Time

Work Week:

Monday-Friday

Department Information

* This position is located in the Division of Medi-Cal Fraud and Elder Abuse, Civil Section - San Diego.

* The Deputy Attorney General classifications qualify for a "Hire Above Minimum" (HAM) salary. The starting salary for each classification will be:

Deputy Attorney General III (5 years): $12,046

Deputy Attorney General IV (6+ years): $13,313

Deputy Attorney General V (lateral only): $14,051

New to State candidates will be hired at the starting HAM salary of the classification.

* Please disregard the SROA/Surplus language below, as the Department of Justice requires applicants to submit their SROA/Surplus Letter if that is the basis of their eligibility.

* DAG V consideration - lateral transfers only.

* For more information about the department, please visit the Attorney General's website at

* If you'd like to speak with a recruiter prior to submitting your application, please email

* Please visit our webpage:
Become a DOJ Deputy Attorney General | State of California - Department of Justice - Office of the Attorney General.

* Personal Leave Program:
Effective July 1, 2025, state employees are subject to temporary wage reductions in exchange for Personal Leave Program (PLP) accruals. The specific rate and hours earned were negotiated and agreed upon by each bargaining unit. The actual monetary impact of these temporary reductions can vary based on your bargaining unit and/or federal and state tax with holdings. For additional information please visit Human Resources Manual - CalHR.

Special Requirements

* A fingerprint check will…