ATTORNEY GENERAL (DEPT OF LAW)

 

ASSISTANT ATTORNEY GENERAL

Job Location:

Address: 

PHOENIX OFFICE: 2005 N CENTRAL AVE, PHOENIX, AZ  85004 

 

 

 

Posting Details:

Salary: $71,500 - $100,000 

Grade: 01

Closing Date: OPEN UNTIL FILLED

Job Summary:

The Arizona Attorney General’s Office Criminal Division / Healthcare Fraud & Abuse Section is seeking an Assistant Attorney General. This position will investigate and prosecute various types of AHCCCS fraud cases including, but not limited to, involving the falsification of medical records and the filing of false or inflated Medicaid billing claims; thefts and embezzlements from AHCCCS clients and health care institutions; the illegal diversion of prescription drugs by health care providers; and the physical, sexual, and emotional abuse of residents being cared for in AHCCCS-funded facilities.

Due to the nature of the crimes, this position will have access to highly confidential matters such as attorney-client communications and health records protected by Health Insurance Portability and Accountability (HIPAA). This position qualifies for an exemption under A.R.S. 41-771 (B) (3) because it will provide legal counsel. This position will also pursue matters both administratively and through the courts through civil litigation.

The Healthcare Fraud and Abuse Section receives an annual federal grant to cover 75% of expenditures. The State of Arizona's portion is 25%.

This position may offer the ability to work remotely two days a week, based upon the department's business needs and continual meeting of expected performance measures. 

Job Duties:

Pre-Indictment. Advises and consults with LEO on case development and strategies. Reviews police reports, bank records, interviews and any other investigative material relevant to case. Issues GJ subpoenas and reviews scope of requests. Reviews investigative affidavits and orders. Meets with victims and/or witnesses. Evaluates sufficiency of evidence to sustain charges with substantial likelihood of conviction.

Indictment. Determines criminal charges. Composes evidence summary for indictment charges and prepares supporting exhibits. Drafts bond recommendations based on criminal history and applicable statutory factors. Reviews GJ procedure with LEA witness and prepares for testimony. Reviews any material submitted by defense counsel for exculpation or mitigation, if submitted. Presents criminal cases to GJ for consideration. Appears for returns/IAs.

Litigation. Appears in court on all criminal matters, including regular calendar, evidentiary hearings, and trials. Prepares motions/pleadings. Conducts pretrial discovery and Interviews witnesses. Conducts plea negotiations. Prepares cases for trial. Discusses trial strategies with agents, coworkers, supervisors, and victims. Prepares sentencing memoranda. Responds to post-conviction relief petitions and petitions for review.

Research: Identifies applicable statutory allegations and/or enhancers. Researches state/federal criminal and constitutional law. Interprets statutes and applicable law.

Miscellaneous responsibilities. Prepares or responds to special actions. Responds to post-conviction motions for restoration of rights and petitions on entry of records. Conducts law enforcement trainings. Attends meetings and travels for mandated training of Medicaid Control Units, usually out-of-state. Assists Section Chief with various tasks.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSAs):

Must possess high degree of knowledge of experience with Arizona criminal law and procedures and court practices in Arizona.
Substantial knowledge of criminal investigations, interview techniques, pretrial litigation and trial practice.
Substantial experience in investigating and prosecuting criminal cases.
Jurisprudence and of the formats utilized in the preparation of legal documents.
Additionally, must possess knowledge of the practical factors that impact investigative and litigation decision and goals, including target and defendant responses, opposing counsel strategies and judicial perspectives and victim/ witness considerations; experience with negotiations; knowledge of financial considerations for the state of defendants.

Skills in directing and managing complex investigations.
Skill in analyzing difficult and complex legal problems.
Skills in negoti