Job Description

Job Description and Duties

The Division of Medi-Cal Fraud and Elder Abuse (DMFEA) investigates and prosecutes, both criminally and civilly, healthcare providers who defraud the Medi-Cal program and those who abuse or neglect elderly and dependent adults in care facilities. 

The DMFEA Supervising Deputy Attorney General is a working supervisor who organizes, monitors, collaborates with, and directs a team of attorneys, paralegals, and others in the criminal investigation and prosecution of Medi-Cal fraud and abuse or neglect of elders and dependent adults; personally performs the most difficult, complex, and sensitive legal work, including appearing before state and federal courts; facilitates and personally handles interactions with the Division’s investigative (law enforcement and auditing) supervisors and staff; engages on behalf of DMFEA with public stakeholders and with the state, federal, and local agency partners; assesses legislative measures and other policy proposals in the Division’s subject areas; handles general administrative tasks; participates in the selection process for staff; provides training for legal and investigative staff; and evaluates and responds as appropriate to the performance of supervised staff.

Within the Division’s multi-disciplinary vertical prosecution teams, the SDAG is responsible for facilitating effective communication and collaboration between legal, auditing, and law enforcement staff, which includes participating in regular case review meetings with investigative, auditing, and legal personnel; and actively liaising with supervisorial and management staffs who oversee the auditing and investigative personnel.

You will find additional information about the job in the .

Working Conditions

This is a hybrid position under current DOJ telework policy, that is subject to modification. The position provides the opportunity to work remotely or in-office most days, but at least one day per week (or more) of in-office attendance is required. Travel and additional in-person attendance is required for court appearances, meetings or other operational needs.

Special Requirements

• A fingerprint check will be required.

• Clearly indicate the Job Control (JC-460691) and the title of this position in the “Examination or Job Title(s) For Which You Are Applying” section located on the first page of your State Application.

• Individuals must have list eligibility in order to gain employment with the California Office of the Attorney General. Process is described at

• The Deputy Attorney General Supervisor exam may be found on-line at

Desirable Qualifications

In addition to evaluating each candidate's relative ability, as demonstrated by quality and breadth of experience, the following factors will provide the basis for competitively evaluating each candidate:

Applicants should  be experienced trial lawyers who can work both independently and as the leader of a team in the investigation and prosecution of criminal cases, especially cases involving Medi-Cal fraud or abuse or neglect of elders and dependent adults;  possess strong oral and written communication skills and a strong knowledge of state and federal criminal law (ideally including the law applicable to Medi-Cal fraud and to abuse and neglect of elders and dependent adults), criminal procedure, and rules of evidence;  exhibit exceptional judgment, discretion, integrity, and initiative;  exhibit exceptional tact in interacting with others, including excellent listening skills, patience, self-composure, and the ability to interact effectively across disciplines, with other government agencies, and with the public;  be able to lead and motivate others by positive example, perform tasks under stressful conditions, be flexible, and adeptly handle challenging situations; and  possess knowledge of bargaining unit Memoranda of Understanding, civil service laws and rules, and disciplinary processes.

Applicants should be enthusiastic about promoting a workplace culture of accountability to one another as well as to the chain of command; of problem-solving through innovation, creativity, research, and learning from experience; of teamwork where staff are as committed to the team's success as to their own; of professionalism in terms of high work quality and productivity; of diversity, including diversity of ideas, where all staff are respected for their contributions and who they are; and of purpose, in fulfilling DMFEA's vital mission.

Benefits

Benefit information can be found on the  CalHR website and the website.

Required Application Package Documents

The following items are required to be submitted with your application. Applicants who do not submit the required items timely may not be considered for this job:

• Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position.
• Resume is required and must be included.
• Other - Cover Letter
• Other - Writing sample consisting of dispositive motion, pretrial motion or appellate brief preferably written in the prior year.

Job Tags

Permanent employment, Full time, Local area, Remote job, Flexible hours, 1 day per week,

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