Assistant Attorney General/ Section Chief, MFCU Print (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/louisiana/jobs/newprint/4847193) Apply  Assistant Attorney General/ Section Chief, MFCU Salary $110,000.00 - $120,000.00 Annually Location Baton Rouge, LA Job Type Unclassified Job Number AG(2/25/2025)SM2 Department DOJ-Office of the Attorney General Opening Date 02/25/2025 Closing Date 3/11/2025 11:59 PM Central + Description + Benefits Supplemental Information The Department of Justice, Office of Attorney General Liz Murrill, is seeking applications for an Assistant Attorney General/Section Chief in the Criminal Division, Medicaid Fraud Control Unit. Salary offered will be commensurate with the qualifications and experience of the candidate selected. The position will be domiciled in the Livingston Building, Baton Rouge, Louisiana, East Baton Rouge Parish. Offers of employment are contingent upon satisfactory background check, drug testing, and reference verifications. To Apply: Click on the "Apply” link above and complete an electronic application which may be used for this vacancy as well as future job opportunities. Applicants may check the status of their application at any time by selecting the "Application Status" link after logging into their account. Below are the most common status messages and their meanings: + Application Received - Your application has been submitted successfully. + Evaluating Experience - Your application is being reviewed by Human Resources to ensure you meet the minimum qualifications for this position. + Eligible for Consideration - You are among a group of applicants who MAY be selected for this position. + Referred to the Hiring Manager for Review - Your application has been delivered to the hiring manager. You may or may not be called for an interview. + Position Filled - Someone has been selected for the position. + Position Canceled - The agency has decided not to fill the position. Resumes will be accepted as an attachment to your application however all relevant education and experience must be included at the time you apply. Applicants qualifying based on college training or receipt of a baccalaureate degree will be required to submit an official college transcript to verify credentials claimed prior to appointment. Please make every effort to attach a copy of your transcript to your online application. Transcripts may be faxed to (225) 326-6795. For further information about this vacancy, please contact: Shea Malbreaugh HR Specialist malbreaughs@ag.louisiana.gov The Department of Justice is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Louisiana is a State as a Model Employer (SAME) agency that supports improved employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities. Minimum Qualifications + Juris Doctorate Degree required; + Must possess a license to practice law in the State of Louisiana; + Must be in good standing with the Louisiana Bar Association; + Minimum of five (5) years’ experience as a criminal prosecutor in a court room setting; + Ability to travel (including overnight travel) for state wide, state court appearances and continuing education and other conferences, as required. Preferred Qualifications: + Prior supervisory experience Job Concepts The Medicaid Fraud Control Unit is seeking a highly motivated and skilled Assistant Attorney General/Section Chief to join our team who will aid in the investigation, prosecution, and resolution of Medicaid fraud cases while protecting the integrity of the Medicaid program. As an Assistant Attorney General/Section Cheif in the Medicaid Fraud Unit, you will play an essential role in the prevention, detection, and prosecution of fraudulent activities that abuse the Medicaid system. Examples of Work The duties and requirements of an Assistant Attorney General/Section Chief in the Medicaid Fraud Control Unit shall include, but is not limited to the following: + Supervise direct report attorneys on pending prosecutions, charging decisions, court hearings, motions, trial and pre-trial preparations, plea negotiations and appellate matters; + Monitor, run and analyze weekly pending prosecution reports to ensure case progress; + Attend required management meetings; + Hold quarterly attorney meetings; + Attend all attorney, investigative and analytical case reviews; + Review and approve any and all arrest warrants, search warrants, and investigatory subpoenas that fall under the authority of his/her direct report attorneys; + Hold all pre-arrest meetings with attorneys and agents, as appropriate; + Perform any additional duties assigned by the Medicaid Fraud Control Unit Deputy Director and/or Director. Benefits for unclassified employees are determined by the individual hiring authority. Employer State of Louisiana Address For agency contact information, please refer to the supplemental information above. Louisiana State Civil Service, Louisiana, 70802 Phone (866) 783-5462 Website http://agency.governmentjobs.com/louisiana/default.cfm Apply Please verify your email addressVerify Email