Review Vacancy
AgencyAttorney General, Office of the
TitleLegal Support Analyst - Medicaid Fraud Control Unit (NYC)
Bargaining UnitM/C - Management / Confidential (Unrepresented)
Salary RangeFrom $0 to $0 Annually
Minimum Qualifications A Bachelor’s degree is required for the position. Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel is also required. Candidates must possess excellent communication and organizational skills, be attentive to detail, and capable of handling multiple tasks under time pressure. Prior experience in legal practice as a clerk or paralegal is a plus.
Duties Description The Medicaid Fraud Control Unit (MFCU) in the New York City office is seeking a talented individual to serve as a Legal Support Analyst. The mission of MFCU is to investigate, prosecute and obtain remedies 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. MFCU 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 MFCU holds offenders accountable through both criminal prosecution and civil litigation.
Legal Support Analysts work closely with attorneys to review and organize documents and other evidence; organize case files; conduct E-discovery; research in legal and investigative databases; manage witnesses; and provide legal and office support, including filings in courts. LSAs prepare demonstrative exhibits and may aid Assistant Attorneys General in court appearances.
Additional Comments Applicants from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply. The OAG is an equal opportunity employer. If you wish to learn more about the OAG, please click here to visit the Bureaus Section of the website.
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
Email Address recruitment@ag.ny.gov
Address
Street NYS Office of the Attorney General
Legal Recruitment Bureau - 28 Liberty Street
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_NYC_LSA_6074.
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