Civil Enforcement Attorney III (2 Positions: 65038018 & 65038019)
State of North Carolina See More Job Openings by This Employer
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THE STARTING SALARY FOR A NEW HIRE TO THIS POSITION IS LIMITED TO $84,878 to $115,000. Salary offers for the selected candidate are based on the candidate's education and experience related to the position, as well as our agency budget and equity.
Brief description of work: The Civil Enforcement Attorney will be assigned to complex civil healthcare fraud enforcement matters, to include both investigations and litigation. The position requires working with an investigative team to gather and analyze large volumes of information, documents, and data. In litigated matters the Civil Enforcement Attorney must engage in discovery, motions practice, and trial practice. The Civil Enforcement Attorney typically pursues litigation in federal court as a SAUSA or may pursue the case jointly in federal court with an Assistant United States Attorney. The Civil Enforcement Attorney is also responsible for negotiating civil settlements in complex multi-state civil actions and serving on multi-state negotiating teams.
This position requires travel which may include overnight stays. The attorney must be able to drive a state vehicle. This position requires some overtime. The North Carolina Department of Justice provides excellent representation and support to law enforcement, consumers, the State, and its people through teamwork, innovation, and a commitment to public service.
Note to Current State Employees:
The salary grade for this position is LG08. State employees are encouraged to apply for positions of interest even if the salary grade is the same as, or lower than, their current position. Please detail ALL work history including non-state service experience. If selected for this position, a new salary will be recalculated taking into consideration the quantity of relevant education and experience, funding availability, and internal equity. Based upon these factors, a pay increase MAY or MAY NOT result.
The State of North Carolina offers employer paid health insurance plus twelve paid holidays, generous vacation and sick leave accrual, dental, vision, and other insurance options, and retirement benefits. You can view our benefits information at Employee Benefits.
Division Information:
This position is located in the Medicaid Investigations Division (MID) of the North Carolina Department of Justice (MID). The MID investigates and prosecutes health care fraud committed by Medicaid providers and the physical abuse of patients and embezzlement of patient funds in Medicaid-funded facilities. The MID works closely with district attorneys’ offices, US Attorneys’ offices, federal, state and local agencies across the State. The amount of loss (theft) in a Medicaid fraud case ranges from a few thousand dollars to tens of millions of dollars. Every case helps protect and recover valuable taxpayer funds that are needed for their intended purpose of providing medical services.
Department Information:
The North Carolina Department of Justice works to prevent crime and support law enforcement, to safeguard consumers, and to defend the State, its people, and their constitutional rights. Salary- $84,878 - $148,537/year
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / Competencies
Ability to effectively bring and supervise investigations of health care fraud by providers of medical assistance under the state Medicaid Program and other health care programs.
Ability to develop a thorough knowledge of the following:
The laws and regulations pertaining to health care.
The rules and regulations pertaining to Medicaid reimbursement and the administrative operation of healthcare facilities and professional medical offices.
The legal principles and techniques of conducting criminal investigations.
Ability to examine and analyze records.
Ability to present findings to judges and juries in a clear and orderly manner.
Ability to communicate effectively on medical and financial matters before a court and jury.
Ability to maintain an effective working relationship with judges, related federal and state agencies and administrators, and other legal and administrative staff within the Department of Justice, and the general public.
Ability to satisfactorily complete a detailed federal agency national security personal background investigation in order to become eligible for appointment as a SAUSA.
Ability to serve effectively as a SAUSA.
- Ability to screen referrals and make recommendations to the Director as to which cases are viable.
Some state job postings say you can qualify by an “equivalent combination of education and experience.” If that language appears below, then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience, OR a combination of both. See oshr.nc.gov/experience-guide for details.
Licensed to practice law by the North Carolina State Bar and three years of progressively responsible professional legal experience. NOTE: GS 114-2 and 114-6 make it the duty of the Attorney General of NC to represent the State of North Carolina in all litigation unless another statute specifically states otherwise.
Raleigh, North Carolina, 27603 How to Apply
Note the following: If multiple applications are submitted to an individual posting, only the most recent application received prior to the closing date will be accepted. Applications must be submitted by 5:00 PM on the closing date.
Resumes and cover letters: To receive credit for your work history and credentials, you must list the information on the online application form. This information is used to determine if you meet the requirements of the position, and if you are selected, it is used to determine a salary offer.
Using the terms "See Resume" or "See Attachment" will not be accepted, and your application will be rejected as incomplete. Cover letters are highly encouraged but not required.
Transcripts: Degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions. A copy of your transcripts indicating the degree received can be uploaded with your application. If a transcript has been requested, your application will be considered incomplete if you do not provide one. Using a photograph of your diploma is not acceptable.
Credit for foreign degrees will only be given if verification of degree certification is attached to your application. Transcripts for foreign degrees have to be evaluated by an organization like World Education Services to determine US equivalency.
Any licenses or certificates must be included in the appropriate section of the application form.
Applicants seeking Veteran's Preference must attach a copy of their DD-214 or discharge orders.
Applicants seeking National Guard Preference must attach a NGB 23A (RPAS) if you are a current member of the NC National Guard in good standing. If you are a former member of the NC National Guard who served for at least 6 years and was discharged under honorable conditions, you must attach either a DD256 or NGB 22.
Application status: To check the status of your application, please log in to your account. Upon the closing date, applications are "Under Review" and will be screened by Human Resources for the qualified applicants. The hiring process may take an average of 6 – 8 weeks. All applicants will be notified by email once a position is filled.
If you are having technical issues submitting your application, please call the NeoGov Help Line at 855-524-5627. If there are any questions about this posting, other than your application status, please contact the NC DOJ Human Resources office.
The NC Department of Justice is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The NC Department of Justice uses Merit-Based Recruitment to select from among the most qualified applicants to fill positions subject to the State Human Resources Act.
CONTACT INFORMATION:
NC Department of Justice Human Resourceshumanresources@ncdoj.gov Benefits
NOTE: For temporary, contract or other supplemental staffing appointments: There are no paid leave, retirement or other benefits associated with these appointment types.
For permanent and time-limited appointments:Eligible employees have benefits that include employee health insurance options, standard and supplemental retirement plans, NC Flex (a variety of high-quality, low-cost benefits on a pre-tax basis), and paid vacation, sick, and community service leave, to name a few. Paid parental leave is available for eligible employees. Some benefits require 30 + hours work/week for participation.
