Police Practices Section - Deputy Attorney General (Deputy Attorney General IV)

Job Description and Duties The Division of Medi-Cal Fraud and Elder Abuse (DMFEA) investigates and prosecutes, healthcare providers who defraud the Medi-Cal program and those who abuse or neglect elderly and dependent adults in care facilities. This DMFEA Deputy Attorney General position prosecutes complex criminal cases in state court involving (1) fraud committed against the Medi-Cal program by doctors, pharmacies, medical equipment suppliers, and the rest of the full range of Medi-Cal providers, and (2) criminal abuse and neglect of elders and dependent adults in skilled nursing and other residential care facilities. DMFEA is a vertical prosecution unit, where prosecutors work closely with in-house special agents and investigative auditors. The prosecutor advises DMFEA’s investigators on their investigative plans, reviews search and arrest warrants, and determines charges to bring. The prosecutor is then responsible for the criminal prosecution, from filing through conviction and sentencing. Additional duties include: prosecution of crimes involving diversion of opioids and other controlled prescription drugs; regular collaboration with the state agencies responsible for administering Medi-Cal and regulating residential care facilities; close interaction with healthcare experts to identify the relevant standards of care in the industry and determine any breach of those standards; frequent work with forensic experts, including computer forensic examiners, coroners, and forensic auditors; freezing and forfeiting assets; and close work with DMFEA’s federal and local law enforcement partners in California, and occasional work with Attorney General offices and other law enforcement in other states. This position requires the ability to travel for court proceedings, sometimes overnight and on occasion for extended duration, and for meetings with colleagues, witnesses, and outside partners. You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement. Special Requirements • A fingerprint check will be required. • Deputies must be active members of the California State Bar. • If you submit your application by mail, please contact the HR consultant to confirm it has been received. • Clearly indicate the Job Control Code (JC-536635) and the title of this position in the “Examination or Job Title for Which You Are Applying” section located on the first page of your STD 678 State Application. • Individuals who are new to State service must have list eligibility in order to gain employment with the Office of the Attorney General. Process is described at: https://oag.ca.gov/careers/how-to-apply • Please note that appointment to the DAG classifications will be made using the following examinations: • DAG III exam– at least 5 years of legal experience: DAG III Examination • DAG IV exam– at least 6 years of legal experience: DAG IV Examination You do not have to take an exam before you apply for a job. However, you must complete and pass the exam to be eligible for hire. Desirable Qualifications In addition to evaluating each candidate's relative ability, as demonstrated by quality and breadth of experience, the following factors will provide the basis for competitively evaluating each candidate: • Excellent oral advocacy, legal research and writing skills • Experience in litigating complex criminal cases • Strong trial experience • Mastery of Criminal Procedure and Evidence • Excellent prosecutorial and professional ethics • Experience working effectively with law enforcement • Experience working with auditing or accounting staff • Experience with medical and/or other experts • Knowledge of medical terminology, healthcare regulations and/or Medi-Cal programs • Positive attitude, prioritization of teamwork, and excellent work ethics