Assistant Attorney General Medicaid Fraud & Abuse Division, Olympia

The Office appreciates the benefits of a healthy life-work balance as well as a respectful inclusive and diverse workplace. Successful candidates will join an Office in which every person is committed to providing exceptional legal services and where individual professional development is encouraged and supported. The exceptional benefits of joining the AGO include:

• A competitive benefit package that includes affordable medical plan options dental benefits and retirement plans
• Vacation Leave Sick Leave Military and Civil Leave and Paid Holidays
• Transparent salary schedule - AAG salaries are set between $83856 and $157080. The exact amount is set in accordance with Appendix B of theAWAAG CBA

• The AGO will pay the general bar dues of someone who begins their assignment on or before January 31st perArticle 10.8 of the AWAAG CBA

• Flex schedules and telecommuting options
• A formal AAG mentoring program that complements the AGOs inherently collegial and supportive environment
• Health and wellness program
• Training and career development program that is recognized for its excellence and efficacy by AGOs nationwide

The Medicaid Fraud & Abuse Division (MFA) is both a civil and criminal law enforcement division. MFA is unique in that it involves protecting not only the Medicaid program of roughly $24 billion per annum but also individuals on Medicaid and all residents of long-term care facilities. MFA cases are consistently complex and on the cutting edge of legal theories and issues. The cases range from large scale organized corporate fraudulent activity to single provider fraud or abuse cases. MFA has a unique team-focused investigative process involving the joint efforts of an attorney investigator and data analyst. This and the great people who make up the unit gives MFA a uniquely terrific team atmosphere. If you enjoy working in a team setting complex puzzle solving in consequential and meaningful cases and being on the cutting edge of law this is the place and opportunity for you.

MFA is comprised of three offices. The main office is in Olympia and there are branch offices supervised from Olympia in Seattle and Spokane.Thisposition will be located in Olympia.

This position is a criminal AAG position in Olympia. Successful candidates will be highly motivated have a strong desire to ethically enforce the law and the demonstrated ability to work with a team. This position is part of the MFA Criminal Team. Unlike a typical Prosecuting office where attorneys become involved in a case later or post investigation MFA AAGs work on cases from the outset initial investigation through prosecution.

This position focuses on the investigation and prosecution of companies organizations and individuals who defraud the State Medicaid fund as well as person crimes related to the abuse and neglect of vulnerable adults who reside in residential facilities and the abuse and neglect of Medicaid recipients in connection with the provision of Medicaid services. The Division focuses on the systemic issues regarding long term care facilities.

All MFA investigations civil or criminal are typically months if not years-long highly complex white-collar fraud/ abuse investigations. All AAGs in MFA must manage a robust caseload including coordinating investigations from their outset as part of a team of equals comprised of analysts special agents medical specialists and paralegals assessing evidence and resolving cases through litigation or negotiation. Attorneys must work with a sense of urgency and take the initiative to keep their cases moving toward resolution.

This position has the opportunity to collaborate on national cases with the National Association of Medicaid Fraud Control Units (NAMFCU). These investigations come with ongoing specialized training at the local and national level and offers an unparalleled investigative network. MFA routinely collaborates on investigations with United States Attorneys Offices and other Medicaid Fraud & Abuse Divisions throughout the country. Our investigations often include federal counterparts such as the Department of Health and Human Services Office of Inspector General Federal Bureau of Investigations U.S. Customs as well as local law enforcement and state administrative agencies.

In addition to meeting the qualifications to serve as an Assistant Attorney General the selected candidate should:

This Assistant Attorney General position is represented by the Association of Washington Assistant Attorneys General (AWAAG) / Washington Federation of State Employees (WFSE) AFSCME Council 28 AFL-CIO. AAG salaries are set between $83856 and $157080. The exact amount is set in accordance with Appendix B of theAWAAG CBA. A competitive state benefits package is also offered which includes a choice of medical/dental insurance plans retirement life and basic long-term disability addition there are non-financial benefits that include working in a collaborative and supportive work environment where professional development and work-life balance are highly valued. The health safety and professional satisfaction of all AGO staff and volunteers is critical to fulfilling the mission of the AGO to provide exceptional legal services. Complementing and fostering this goal is a long-standing commitment to environmental stewardship as evidenced in the AGOsenvironmental policies.

Interested applicants must apply by hitting the apply button addition to the on-line application one must upload via the system andpreferably as PDFs:

• A letter of interest;
• Resume;
• Law school transcript (unofficial copy is acceptable) showing date law degree conferred; and
• A Writing sample (10 pages or less).

If you have questions about this position and/or wish to learn more about it before applying we encourage and welcome you to contact MFA Director Larissa Payne at or MFADeputy Director-Criminal Melody Crick-Peters at .

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NOTE!A background check consisting of employment history professional references and educational verification (e.g. degree license or official transcript) may be conducted. Prior to any offer the applicant selected will be required to submit to and pass a fingerprint-based criminal background check conducted by the Washington State Patrol Criminal Records Division. The incumbent will submit to additional background checks as a condition of employment every five (5) years thereafter.

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The Washington State Office of the Attorney General does not use the E-Verify system; therefore we are not eligible to extend STEM Optional Practical Training (OPT). For more information please visit.

Honoring diversity equity and inclusion means that as an agency and as individuals we are committed to ensuring that all employees and volunteers enjoy a respectful safe and supportive working environment. Only by fostering the inclusion of people from all backgrounds cultures and attributes can AGO employees and volunteers achieve their fullest potential and best advance the goals and mission of the AGO.

The AGO is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age sex marital status sexual orientation race creed color national origin honorably discharged veteran or military status or the presence of any sensory mental or physical disability or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability. Persons requiring reasonable accommodation in the application process or requiring information in an alternative format may contact the recruitment team at. Those with a hearing impairment in need of accommodation are encouraged to contact the Washington Relay Service at 1- or .