OAG - Medicaid Fraud Control Unit | Assistant Attorney General IV - V | 26-0333

The Texas Office of the Attorney General’s Medicaid Fraud Control Unit (MFCU) is seeking an experienced attorney to prosecute complex fraud cases and pursue justice for vulnerable Texans who are victims of abuse, neglect, and financial exploitation. This role offers the opportunity to handle significant financial crimes, protect public resources, and advocate for elderly and disabled victims.

Texas Medicaid spending exceeds $50 billion annually and accounts for approximately 40% of total state spending. National estimates suggest that up to 10% of health care spending may be lost to fraud. Cases frequently involve fraudulent billing schemes, billing for services not rendered, providing medically unnecessary services, illegal kickbacks, and identity misuse. Financial losses often reach seven figures or more, making these prosecutions both challenging and highly consequential.

The MFCU conducts investigations independently as well as in coordination with federal, state, and local law enforcement partners. This work protects critical health care resources and helps ensure that public funds remain available for those who depend on them.

This position is based in the Dallas MFCU Field Office. The Unit maintains nine regional field offices that provide statewide coverage across all 254 counties. The primary caseload for this position will arise from the DFW/North Texas region; however, the attorney may assist with prosecutions in other regions when needed. MFCU attorneys prosecute cases in partnership with locally elected district and county attorneys and are typically deputized to serve as lead counsel in assigned matters. Travel, including occasional overnight travel, will be required and offers the opportunity to broaden courtroom experience by practicing in a variety of Texas jurisdictions.

Applicants should possess deep criminal prosecution experience and the ability to independently try complex cases as lead counsel. Applicants should be skilled at presenting cases to the grand jury, handling pretrial hearings, litigating evidentiary issues, negotiating plea agreements, and trying cases to a jury. The Unit seeks prosecutors who pursue cases with professionalism, tenacity, and an unwavering commitment to achieving justice.

Approximately 80–90% of cases involve health care fraud, while 10–20% involve patient abuse, neglect, or financial exploitation, often affecting elderly or disabled victims.

The position reports to the Deputy Chief of Prosecution in Austin and the Captain of the Dallas Field Office, while working closely with MFCU investigators and partner agencies.

Applicants should be prepared to complete an extensive law enforcement background investigation, including criminal history, employment, education, financial, reputation, and social media reviews.

The ideal candidate is a confident trial attorney who exercises sound prosecutorial judgment, works effectively with investigators and partner agencies, and is motivated by public service and accountability. This position offers the challenge and satisfaction of meaningful public service while handling complex criminal cases that make a measurable difference for Texans.

The OAG is a dynamic state agency with over 4,000 employees throughout the State of Texas. As the State’s law firm, the OAG provides exemplary legal representation in diverse areas of law. OAG employees enjoy excellent benefits (https://ers.texas.gov/Benefits-at-a-Glance) along with tremendous opportunities to do important work at a large, dynamic state agency making a positive difference in the lives of Texans.

Duties

• Prepares and presents complex criminal cases involving federal and state Medicaid laws and regulations, pursuant to the Texas Penal Code.
• Prepares legal opinions, briefs, pleadings, motions, petitions, and other legal documents
• Prepares all phases of criminal prosecution from investigation, including the preparation of cases for trial, jury and court trial, and appellate process when necessary
• Analyzes complex factual and legal issues and develops evidence through witness interviews, depositions, and other discovery
• Performs legal research and investigations, and reports findings and conclusions
• Advises clients and management on factual and legal issues
• Assists investigators and auditors in investigations
• May train less experienced staff
• Performs related work as assigned
• Maintains relevant knowledge necessary to perform essential job functions
• Attends work regularly in compliance with agreed-upon work schedule
• Ensures security and confidentiality of sensitive and/or protected information
• Complies with all agency policies and procedures, including those pertaining to ethics and integrity

Salary

• $11,250 - $12,458.33/month

Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONSAssistant Attorney General (AAG) IV:

• Education: Graduation from an accredited law school with a J.D.
• Licensed as an attorney by the State of Texas
• Member in good standing with the State Bar of Texas
• Experience: Three years of full-time experience as a licensed attorney
• Knowledge of laws and legal principles and practices relevant to the Medicaid Fraud Control Unit such as the U.S. Code, Federal Code of Criminal Procedure, Code of Federal Regulations.
• Skill in handling multiple tasks, prioritizing, and meeting deadlines
• Skill in effective oral and written communication
• Skill in exercising sound judgment and effective decision making
• Skill in legal research, writing, and analysis; in conducting investigations; in proffers and plea negotiations; in using reasoning and logic; in identifying factual and legal issues and solving complex problems; in applying applicable laws; in prioritizing workloads; in using judgment to identify courses of action; and in the use of a computer and applicable software
• Ability to prepare legal documents, to conduct research, to interpret and apply laws, to summarize findings, to prepare cases and present at trial, to conduct hearings, to communicate effectively, and to train others
• Ability to receive and respond positively to constructive feedback
• Ability to work cooperatively with others in a professional office environment
• Ability to provide excellent customer service
• Ability to work in person at assigned OAG work location, perform all assigned tasks at designated OAG work space within OAG work location, and perform in-person work with coworkers (e.g., collaborating, training, mentoring) for the entirety of every work week (unless on approved leave)
• Ability to arrange for personal transportation for business-related travel
• Ability to work more than 40 hours as needed and in compliance with the FLSA
• Ability to lift and relocate 30 lbs.
• Ability to travel (including overnight travel) up to 30%

Assistant Attorney General (AAG) V: All the above qualifications for an AAG IV, PLUS:

• Experience: One additional year full-time experience as a licensed attorney

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience in white collar crime, health care contracts, or business or finance law
• Two years prosecution experience in federal or state court
• Two years active trial experience
• Board certified in criminal or administrative law

How to Apply

To apply for a job with the OAG, electronic applications can be submitted through CAPPS Recruit. A State of Texas application must be completed to be considered, and paper applications are not accepted. Your application for this position may subject you to a criminal background check pursuant to the Texas Government Code. Military Crosswalk information can be accessed at

https://hr.sao.texas.gov/Compensation/MilitaryCrosswalk/MOSC_Legal.pdf

THE OAG IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER