Senior Assistant Attorney General I (Medicaid Fraud)

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Senior Assistant Attorney General I (Medicaid Fraud)

Salary

$106,309.00 - $140,000.00 Annually

Location

Denver, CO

Job Type

Full Time

Job Number

LAA-9381-5/24

Department

Department of Law

Opening Date

05/15/2024

Closing Date

6/12/2024 11:59 PM Mountain

FLSA

Determined by Position

Primary Physical Work Address

1300 Broadway, Denver, CO 80203

FLSA Status

Exempt; position is not eligible for overtime compensation.

Department Contact Information

Daisy Zepeda - daisy.zepeda@coag.gov

Type of Announcement

This announcement is not governed by the selection processes of the classified personnel system. Applications will be considered from residents and non-residents of Colorado.

How To Apply

Please submit an online application for this position at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/colorado. Reach out to the Department Contact to apply using a paper application, including any supplemental questions. Failure to submit a complete and timely application may result in the rejection of your application. Applicants are responsible for ensuring that application materials are received by the appropriate Human Resources office before the closing date and time listed.

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Department Information

Find a rewarding career making a difference: Join the Office of the Attorney General!

The Department of Law/Office of the Attorney General, Consumer Protection Section is seeking a talented and enthusiastic attorney with significant experience in state and federal court civil litigation to join our Medicaid Fraud Control Unit. This position offers an exciting opportunity to serve as a lead litigator and mentor, focusing on investigating and litigating civil violations of Medicaid False Claims Acts at the state and federal levels, and multi-state investigations and litigation of qui tam cases against national providers. This position is best suited for an attorney with strong communication skills who enjoys working collaboratively, mentoring attorneys and staff, and excels at developing and implementing a successful litigation strategy.

WHO WE ARE

The Office of the Attorney General/Department of Law is the "People's Lawyer." The Attorney General, Phil Weiser, was elected by the people of Colorado and is the State's chief lawyer and law enforcement official. Our vision for the Department of Law is: "Together, we serve Colorado and its people, advancing the rule of law, protecting our democracy and promoting justice for all." Our core values and commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, drive our actions and demonstrate our focus on being principled public servants who are innovative and better together.

Visit our website to learn more:https://coag.gov/.

Description of Job

WHAT YOU WILL DO

The Colorado Medicaid Fraud Control Unit (COMFCU) is a federally mandated and funded civil and criminal investigative, prosecutorial, and litigation unit consisting of six attorneys, thirteen sworn investigators, a forensic auditor, a paralegal, a nurse analyst, and a program assistant. The mission of the unit is to investigate, criminally prosecute, and civilly litigate (1) fraud by healthcare providers, healthcare facilities, pharmaceutical manufacturers, pharmacies and other providers that illegally divert Medicaid funds, and (2) abuse or neglect in Medicaid funded facilities or among Medicaid recipients.

The dual missions of the COMFCU are:

• To protect the state and federal funds dedicated to providing healthcare and medical services to Colorado Medicaid beneficiaries.

• To hold individuals accountable for the abuse, neglect, or financial exploitation of clients in board and care facilities as well as those in facilities that accept Medicaid dollars.

The Colorado Medicaid Fraud Control Unit (COMFCU) maintains a strong commitment to ensuring that Coloradans have access to the highest quality of care from dedicated providers while continuing to take an aggressive approach to reducing Medicaid fraud and patient abuse across the state.

In this role as Senior Assistant Attorney General – Civil Litigation Specialist, you will have the opportunity to:

• Supervise and litigate complex civil cases involving violations of the state Medicaid False Claims Act (MFCA) and federal False Claims Acts (FCA) at all phases of litigation, including investigation, evaluation, discovery, motions practice, trial, appeal, and settlement.

• Manage a wide variety of nationwide and local qui tam litigations to promote Colorado’s efficient and impactful participation in civil Medicaid fraud litigation throughout the United States.

• Contribute to multi-state investigations and litigation of qui tam cases against national providers, including filing Medicaid False Claims actions against providers.

• Lead litigation teams comprised of attorneys, investigators, investigative auditors, data analysts, investigative nurse analysts, and paralegals at all stages of investigations and litigation, while providing mentoring, coaching, and professional growth opportunities to other lawyers and professional staff.

• Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams and provide advice to the U.S. Attorney’s Office, U.S. Department of Justice, the Office of the Inspector General, and other federal partners on joint investigations.

• Communicate with victims and other stakeholders to keep them apprised of the status of COMFCU investigations and cases as well as to prepare them for testimony.

• Develop and/or deliver training on Medicaid False Claims Act litigation and on developments in state and federal Medicaid Fraud law.

• Research federal and state laws and regulations governing both the general provision of healthcare as well as the specific governance of the administration of the Colorado Medicaid program and suggest revisions to the same based upon gaps and deficiencies that may be discovered during case work.

• Travel throughout Colorado, for investigations, court appearances, hearings, and trials and to conduct training and public outreach.

Salary Note: The Department of Law uses a wage progression compensation model. Although a salary range is listed, salary will be set commensurate with the successful candidate’s qualifications and in compliance with the Equal Pay for Equal Work Act.

In order to be appointed as a Senior Assistant Attorney General, candidates must have a minimum of five years experience as civil litigation attorney in state/federal courts. If the position is filled at the level of Senior Assistant Attorney General, the pay range will be $106,309 to $140,000/year.

If the position isn’t filled as a Senior Assistant Attorney General, the pay range will be at that of Assistant Attorney General II, which is $94,426 to $120,000/year.

Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

Applicants must be admitted to the Colorado bar or be clearly eligible to waive into the Colorado Bar and be in good standing at the time of application. Candidates eligible to waive into the Colorado Bar will be required to submit proof of their completed application and application for Practice Pending Admission before the first day of employment. For more information about admission to the Colorado bar please review information on the Colorado Supreme Court Office of Attorney Regulation Counsel.

For this Senior Specialist attorney position, we are seeking applicants who have aminimum of five years of demonstrated experience with civil litigation in state and/or federal courts.Experience in the government sector and/or qui tam litigation is needed for this position, other similar types of federal complex litigation experience may be considered.

Applicants should highlight in their cover letter any civil litigation experience, including any experience with multistate litigation teams. Applicants are also encouraged to describe their experience mentoring lawyers and staff and providing outreach on legal issues.

We are looking for a teammate who has excellent interpersonal and client relationship skills, who thrives in and enjoys fostering a collaborative and friendly work environment but who can also effectively work independently. The strongest candidates will also have:

• More than the minimum of five years of civil litigation experience in state and/or federal court.

• Knowledge of and experience with healthcare fraud, the healthcare industry, the Colorado Medicaid Program, or FCA litigation (state or federal) is helpful.

• Excellent time management skills and the ability to handle a large portfolio of cases and advice work with minimal supervision.

• Strong organizational skills with a demonstrated ability to manage multiple cases in various stages of litigation.

• Strong litigation, analytical, research, and oral and written communication skills.

• Strong negotiation skills.

• Excellent interpersonal and client relationship skills.

• Experiencing mentoring others or leading trial teams in complex federal litigation.

• A demonstrated ability to work collaboratively.

• Maturity and judgment when dealing with high-level stakeholders, including knowing when to consult teammates and supervisors.

• The ability to be a self-starter who is capable of and enjoys working independently.

• A demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and public service.

The ideal candidate for this position should be comfortable overseeing assigned cases from intake through settlement or trial. Ideal candidates will be highly self-motivated, be creative in thinking about litigation, and be willing to aggressively litigate healthcare fraud cases. Candidates should demonstrate familiarity with document-intensive civil or criminal investigations and complex litigation generally. A successful candidate would be assigned their own caseload but would lead and mentor a team of attorneys, investigators, investigative auditors, and paralegals and would interact with their team regularly.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

• Applicants must pass a thorough background investigation prior to appointment.

• The Medicaid Fraud Control Unit functions on a hybrid work model. Employees are expected to work in-office for the first 90 days. After the first 90 days, employees are expected to work in-office at least 2 days a week, subject to supervisor approval. Applicants should therefore be within commuting distance from the office. Additional flexibility may be considered for employees who have demonstrated their contribution and commitment to the team.

• State-wide travel is expected, including trips which may require long distance driving. A valid drivers license is required.

The Office of the Attorney General offers challenging, interesting, and meaningful work. We are an equal opportunity employer and believe that a diverse work force adds quality and perspective to the services we provide to the public. Candidates with diverse qualities and backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

This position is non-classified and is not subject to appeal rights.

Supplemental Information

WHY WORK FOR US

We Embrace Flexibility

We aim to produce outstanding work product for our clients, be efficient with our time, and support each other as team members – which also means we embrace flexible working arrangements when and where possible.

We Are Committed to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

At the DOL, our commitment to DEI is thriving. We know that we are better together when our differences are valued and everyone is inspired and empowered to contribute. As such, we strive to provide a safe environment where individuals feel valued and respected for who they are; demonstrate a behavior and mindset where differences are welcomed, and individuals are treated equally and empowered to do their best work; and promote growth and innovation through a diverse workforce. We empower an active Diversity Equity & Inclusion Impact Team that creates approaches to ensure safe spaces and a culture supportive of people being their authentic selves, hosts events and programs on DEI areas important to our employees, enables development and sustainability of resource groups that give a voice to historically marginalized populations, focuses on retaining our incredible talent, and more! If your professional goals include promoting growth and innovation with colleagues who recognize that we are better together when our differences are valued and respected, then DOL is your place to be!

We Have Strong Core Values

Our core values drive our actions. At the Department of Law, we are: 1) principled, maintaining the highest ethical standards, rigorous legal analysis, and careful evaluation of facts; 2) public servants, who are always ensuring our work is not about us, but instead is about the people of Colorado; 3) innovative, by seeking to identify the best approach, make deliberate decisions, and look to improve; and 4) "better together," by working to support each other and collaborate.

We are Committed to Developing our Attorneys

We are deeply invested in our talent and regularly provide meaningful opportunities for personal and professional growth through training and coaching. Further, our professional development and performance goal setting process is collaborative and ongoing, and aimed at helping our attorneys grow and succeed.

We Offer Excellent Benefits

In addition to the comprehensiveState of Colorado benefits package (https://dhr.colorado.gov/state-employees/state-of-colorado-employee-benefits) including competitive medical and dental health plans, employer-paid life insurance, paid holidays, retirement plans withColorado PERA (https://www.copera.org/) , and vacation and sick leave earned each month, there are many other unique benefits that we offer, including:

• Medical (https://www.colorado.gov/pacific/dhr/medical) anddental (https://www.colorado.gov/pacific/dhr/dental) health plans

• Employer-paid life insurance

• Paid vacation and sick leave earned each month

• 11 paid holidays per year

• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service) – The Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program forgives the remaining balance on your direct loans after you have made 120 qualifying monthly payments under a repayment plan while working full-time for a qualified employer.

• Free access to an on-site fitness center

• Strong, flexibleretirement benefits (https://www.copera.org/retirement-benefits) including 401K and 457 plans

• Distinctive career advancement opportunities throughout the State personnel system

• Excellent work-life programs, such as flexible work schedules, professional development opportunities, and an employee discount program

HOW TO APPLY

Applicants must establish an account with governmentjobs.com and complete the online applications including the Contact Information section. Applicants are not required to complete the Work Experience, Education, or Additional Information sections of the online application.

Applicants must provide 1) a cover letter detailing your interest in the position 2) a resume; 3) a writing sample and 4) three professional references. Use the "Attachments" feature of the online application to add documents.

The Department of Law is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, our agency will assist individuals who have a disability with any reasonable accommodation requests related to employment, including completing the application process, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, participating in the employee selection process, and/or to perform essential job functions where the requested accommodation does not impose an undue hardship. If you have a disability and require reasonable accommodation to ensure you have a positive experience applying or interviewing for this position, please direct your inquiries to our ADAAA Coordinator, Julie Christopher, atJulie.Christopher@coag.govor call 720-508-6511.

Please note that each agency's contact information is different; therefore, we encourage all applicants to view the full, official job announcement which includes contact information and class title. Select the job you wish to view, then click on the "Print" icon.

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To apply, you must submit a cover letter, resume, writing sample, and three professional references. Failure to attach these documents may result in your application not being considered. Please confirm that you have attached the required documents.

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  Please provide your Bar registration number, state(s) in which you hold a license, and Bar date. Assistant Attorneys General in the Colorado Department of Law must be admitted to the Colorado bar or be clearly eligible to waive into the Colorado Bar and be in good standing at the time of application. Candidates eligible to waive into the Colorado Bar will be required to submit proof of their completed application and application for Practice Pending Admission before the first day of employment.

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  Please describe your experience mentoring or leading other team members.

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  If you have experience specific to qui tam litigation, please describe the type of work you did, clients you represented, and/or courts in which you practiced.

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  This position requires oversight of the Department's entire statewide portfolio of civil Medicaid fraud cases. Please describe your approach to understanding and balancing priorities of a complex case load.

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