Assistant Deputy Attorney General (Attorney IV), Medicaid Recipient Fraud Unit
Apply NowCompany: State of South Carolina
Location: Richland, SC 29675
Description:
Location : Richland County, SC
Job Type: FTE - Full-Time
Job Number: 172241
Agency: Attorney General's Office
Opening Date: 01/01/2025
Closing Date: Continuous
Class Code:: AE40
Position Number:: 60009938
Normal Work Schedule:: Monday - Friday (8:30 - 5:00)
Pay Band: Band 8
Hiring Range - Min.: $89,636.00
Hiring Range - Max.: $126,547.00
Opening Date: 01/01/2025
EEO Statement: Equal Opportunity Employer
Agency Specific Application Procedures:: All applicants must apply via careers.sc.gov. Failure to provide detailed and complete information will result in your application not being referred.
Veteran Preference Statement: South Carolina is making our Veterans a priority for employment in state agencies and institutions.
Job Responsibilities
This is a supervisory position and will directly supervise three employees.
Under limited supervision, performs legal work relating to allegations of Medicaid Recipient fraud by beneficiary. Primarily assigned to the Special Prosecution Section to prosecute cases, supervise an attorney and support staff, and provide supervision and legal advice to investigators on active investigations involving Medicaid Recipient Fraud.
This position also includes an excellent benefits package:
Minimum and Additional Requirements
Juris Doctorate Degree and ten or more years of practicing experience.
Necessary Requirements: Must be a member and in good standing with the South Carolina Bar. Must satisfy Rule 403 requirements.
Additional Requirements:
Preferred Qualifications
Additional Comments
DRUG SCREENING, CREDIT CHECK, DELINQUENT TAX CHECK, SLED BACKGROUND CHECK, AND GRIEVANCE CHECK REQUIRED.
THIS OFFICE IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY AND AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER.
EEOP Utilization Report available upon request.
Benefits for State Employees
The state of South Carolina offers eligible employees generous benefits, including health and dental insurance; retirement and savings plan options; and paid vacation and sick leave. Plus, work-life balance programs such as telecommuting and flexible work schedules are available to employees of some state agencies.
Insurance Benefits
Eligible employees may enroll in health insurance, which includes prescription coverage and wellness benefits. Other available insurance benefits include dental, vision, term life insurance, long term disability and flexible spending accounts for health and child care expenses.
Retirement Benefits
State employees are also offered retirement plan options, including defined benefit and defined contribution plans. Additionally, eligible employees may elect to participate in the South Carolina Deferred Compensation Program, which is a voluntary, supplemental retirement savings plan offering 401(k) and 457 plan options.
Workplace Benefits
State employees may also be eligible for other benefits, including tuition assistance; holiday, annual and sick leave; and discounts on purchases, travel and more.
Note: The benefits above are available to most state employees, with the exception of those in temporary positions. Employees in temporary grant and time-limited positions may be eligible for all, some or none of these benefits as benefits are associated with each position type. For these positions, contact the hiring agency to determine what benefits may be available.
01
Are you willing to accept a salary between $89,636-$16,547?
02
What is your current salary?
03
Do you have a Juris Doctorate degree, an active member in good standing with the SC Bar, and have you satisfied the 403 requirements?
04
If you are not a member in good standing of the South Carolina Bar and have not completed the 403 requirements, are you eligible and willing to take the next South Carolina Bar examination and complete the required certifications?
05
How many years of experience do you have as an experienced practicing attorney?
06
Do you have experience supervising multiple employees?
07
Please explain in detail your experience as a practicing attorney. Note: "Failure to provide detailed and complete information may result in your application not being referred."
08
Do you have any prior, pending or any grievance matters with the Office of Disciplinary Counsel, Commission on Lawyer Conduct?
09
*Please read in its entirety* I acknowledge that a resume may be attached but not substituted for completing the employment application's salary, work history, education, and reference sections. Incomplete applications will not be accepted. Is your application complete?
Required Question
Job Type: FTE - Full-Time
Job Number: 172241
Agency: Attorney General's Office
Opening Date: 01/01/2025
Closing Date: Continuous
Class Code:: AE40
Position Number:: 60009938
Normal Work Schedule:: Monday - Friday (8:30 - 5:00)
Pay Band: Band 8
Hiring Range - Min.: $89,636.00
Hiring Range - Max.: $126,547.00
Opening Date: 01/01/2025
EEO Statement: Equal Opportunity Employer
Agency Specific Application Procedures:: All applicants must apply via careers.sc.gov. Failure to provide detailed and complete information will result in your application not being referred.
Veteran Preference Statement: South Carolina is making our Veterans a priority for employment in state agencies and institutions.
Job Responsibilities
This is a supervisory position and will directly supervise three employees.
Under limited supervision, performs legal work relating to allegations of Medicaid Recipient fraud by beneficiary. Primarily assigned to the Special Prosecution Section to prosecute cases, supervise an attorney and support staff, and provide supervision and legal advice to investigators on active investigations involving Medicaid Recipient Fraud.
- Manages and supervises the workload assignments, reviews work product, and coordinates activities of investigators and other staff within the Medicaid Recipient Fraud Unit as directed by the supervisor.
- Supervises and manages assigned employees (legal and/or non-legal) to ensure compliance with the section's mission and all policies and procedures. Mentors attorneys and other staff to ensure professional development.
- Manages the efficient and timely resolution of Medicaid Recipient Fraud cases, drafting comprehensive legal memoranda, pleadings, and briefs.
- Advise public agencies on legal matters and serve as primary counsel on assigned topics. Provide legal advice, assist law enforcement with Medicaid Recipient Fraud Investigations, and collaborate with local, state, and federal agencies.
- Advises and consults with DAG, SADAG, and CDAG on all legal and administrative matters. Works closely with SC Department of Health and Human Services Division of Program Integrity.
- Performs other related assigned job duties as directed by supervisor and Chief Deputy Attorney General.
This position also includes an excellent benefits package:
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility.
- Paid parental leave.
- Health, dental, vision, long-term disability, and life insurance for employees, spouses, and children.
- Fifteen days of annual (vacation) leave per year.
- Fifteen days of sick leave per year.
- Thirteen paid holidays.
- State Retirement Plan and Deferred Compensation Programs.
Minimum and Additional Requirements
Juris Doctorate Degree and ten or more years of practicing experience.
Necessary Requirements: Must be a member and in good standing with the South Carolina Bar. Must satisfy Rule 403 requirements.
Additional Requirements:
- This position may require overnight travel.
- This position may require you to work evenings and weekends.
- Requires up-to-date certification(s).
- You may be required to travel to court and transport files.
- Must be flexible to travel.
Preferred Qualifications
- Requires excellent written and trial skills;
- Ability to analyze investigative reports and make prosecutorial recommendations.
- Ability to lead and manage staff.
- Must be organized and be able to work independently to meet deadlines.
- Must be able to interpret laws and apply laws in court decisions.
Additional Comments
DRUG SCREENING, CREDIT CHECK, DELINQUENT TAX CHECK, SLED BACKGROUND CHECK, AND GRIEVANCE CHECK REQUIRED.
THIS OFFICE IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY AND AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER.
EEOP Utilization Report available upon request.
Benefits for State Employees
The state of South Carolina offers eligible employees generous benefits, including health and dental insurance; retirement and savings plan options; and paid vacation and sick leave. Plus, work-life balance programs such as telecommuting and flexible work schedules are available to employees of some state agencies.
Insurance Benefits
Eligible employees may enroll in health insurance, which includes prescription coverage and wellness benefits. Other available insurance benefits include dental, vision, term life insurance, long term disability and flexible spending accounts for health and child care expenses.
Retirement Benefits
State employees are also offered retirement plan options, including defined benefit and defined contribution plans. Additionally, eligible employees may elect to participate in the South Carolina Deferred Compensation Program, which is a voluntary, supplemental retirement savings plan offering 401(k) and 457 plan options.
Workplace Benefits
State employees may also be eligible for other benefits, including tuition assistance; holiday, annual and sick leave; and discounts on purchases, travel and more.
Note: The benefits above are available to most state employees, with the exception of those in temporary positions. Employees in temporary grant and time-limited positions may be eligible for all, some or none of these benefits as benefits are associated with each position type. For these positions, contact the hiring agency to determine what benefits may be available.
01
Are you willing to accept a salary between $89,636-$16,547?
02
What is your current salary?
03
Do you have a Juris Doctorate degree, an active member in good standing with the SC Bar, and have you satisfied the 403 requirements?
- Yes
- No
04
If you are not a member in good standing of the South Carolina Bar and have not completed the 403 requirements, are you eligible and willing to take the next South Carolina Bar examination and complete the required certifications?
- Yes
- No
05
How many years of experience do you have as an experienced practicing attorney?
- No Experience
- Less than ten years of experience
- 10 or more years of experience
06
Do you have experience supervising multiple employees?
- Yes
- No
07
Please explain in detail your experience as a practicing attorney. Note: "Failure to provide detailed and complete information may result in your application not being referred."
08
Do you have any prior, pending or any grievance matters with the Office of Disciplinary Counsel, Commission on Lawyer Conduct?
- Yes
- No
09
*Please read in its entirety* I acknowledge that a resume may be attached but not substituted for completing the employment application's salary, work history, education, and reference sections. Incomplete applications will not be accepted. Is your application complete?
- Yes
- No
Required Question