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AgencyAttorney General, Office of the

TitleLegal Support Analyst - Medicaid Fraud Control Unit

Occupational CategoryLegal

Salary GradeNS

Bargaining UnitM/C - Management / Confidential (Unrepresented)

Salary RangeFrom $0 to $0 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Exempt Class

Travel Percentage 0%

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 37.5

Workday

From 8:30 AM

To 5 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? No

County Suffolk

Street Address Medicaid Fraud Control Unit

300 Motor Parkway, Suite 210

City Hauppauge

StateNY

Zip Code11788

Minimum Qualifications Candidates must possess excellent communication and organizational skills, be attentive to detail, capable of handling multiple tasks under pressure, able to work effectively in a team environment, as well as independently, and be proficient in computer and database applications such as Word, Access, Excel and PowerPoint. Experience with eDiscovery applications such as Concordance and Relativity is a plus. Candidates should possess 2+ years of prior experience in a legal practice as a clerk or paralegal. College degree is preferred.

Duties Description The Office of the New York State Attorney General’s Medicaid Fraud Control Unit (MFCU) is seeking a talented individual to serve as a Legal Support Analyst in the Hauppauge (Suffolk County) office, which covers matters in Suffolk, Nassau and some NYC courts. The mission of MFCU is to investigate, prosecute and bring affirmative civil cases against individuals and corporate entities responsible for improper or fraudulent Medicaid billing schemes, as well as to investigate and prosecute allegations of abuse and neglect of residents in nursing homes and other residential healthcare facilities. The Medicaid Fraud Control Unit utilizes a team-based approach to identify and investigate fraud committed by hospitals, nursing homes, pharmacies, doctors, dentists, nurses, and other Medicaid providers. From inception through disposition, attorneys, auditors, and investigators work together to uncover complex fraudulent conduct for which the Unit holds offenders accountable through both criminal prosecution and civil litigation.

Legal Support Analysts work closely with attorneys in an often fast-paced environment to review and organize documents and other evidence; organize case files; conduct legal research; and provide legal and office support, such as filing documents with local courts, photocopying, scanning and any other support needs that arise.

Additional Comments Candidates from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply.
The OAG is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to workplace diversity.

Salary commensurate with experience.

PLEASE NOTE: Unless otherwise specified in the “Notes on Applying” section, the “Application Due” date associated with this posting is not the last day applications can be submitted. Applications for this position will be accepted by the hiring bureau on a rolling basis until a candidate is selected; recruitment for this position can be closed or suspended at any time. For the most current information on available position vacancies, applicants are advised to review the Office of the New York State Attorney General website (www.ag.ny.gov/job-postings) or contact the Legal Recruitment Bureau via email at recruitment@ag.ny.gov or phone at 212-416-8080.

Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.

Name Sandra Jefferson Grannum, Esq., Bureau Chief

Telephone

Fax

Email Address recruitment@ag.ny.gov

Address

Street NYS Office of the Attorney General

Legal Recruitment Bureau - 120 Broadway

City New York

State NY

Zip Code 10271

Notes on ApplyingHOW TO APPLY

Applications are being received online. To apply, please visit our website at http://www.ag.ny.gov/job-postings. Reference No. MFC_HAU_LSA_6027.

Applicants must be prepared to submit a complete application consisting of the following:
• Cover Letter (You may address to Sandra Jefferson Grannum, Esq., Bureau Chief, Legal Recruitment)
• Resume
• List of three (3) references with contact information and email addresses
• Writing Sample

Please note: Failure to submit a complete application will delay the consideration of your application.

For questions about a position with the OAG, the application process or assistance with submitting your application, please contact the Legal Recruitment Bureau via email at recruitment@ag.ny.gov or phone at 212-416-8080.

For more information about the OAG, please visit our website: www.ag.ny.gov