Managing Attorney jobs in Clay, NY

Division of Criminal Justice
Medicaid Fraud Control Unit—Syracuse
Regional Director/Supervising Attorney
Reference No. MFCU_SYR_RD_3644

Application Deadline is February 9, 2024
Management/Leadership Opportunity for Experienced Attorneys

The Office of the New York State Attorney General’s Medicaid Fraud Control Unit (MFCU) is seeking an attorney with
substantial investigatory experience to lead the Syracuse Regional Office, which serves fifteen counties in Central New
York. This position reports to the Director and Deputy of the Medicaid Fraud Control Unit and is based in Syracuse.

The scope of MFCU’s mission includes the following:
• Working in coordination with other state, federal, or local government prosecutorial agencies and utilizing the

New York State Penal Law, the False Claims Act, Social Services Law §145-b, and the Executive Law to
investigate, prosecute, and obtain criminal and civil remedies against individuals and corporate entities
responsible for improper or fraudulent Medicaid billing schemes. Many of the Unit’s matters have resulted in
criminal convictions and revenue-generation through the large-scale recovery of taxpayer money.

• Investigating and prosecuting allegations of abuse and neglect of residents in nursing homes and other

• Additional recent significant cases include a settlement with a Central New York doctor for Medicaid

• Making program integrity recommendations to ensure New York’s $92 billion Medicaid budget serves millions of

Duties include, but are not limited to, the following:
• Managing Syracuse’s team of 20 employees in service of the Unit’s mission, including facilitating collaboration,

Enforcement Division, the six other MFCU Regional Directors, and the supervising auditors and detectives to
enhance the Unit’s ability to utilize resources efficiently and effectively in support of its mission, particularly
when these initiatives have a multi-region impact;

• Overseeing investigative planning of multi-disciplinary teams as well as leading collaborative team-based

• Presenting evidence to grand juries and conducting evidentiary hearings and trials in New York State courts;
• Preparing and reviewing charging instruments, memoranda recommending charges, plea agreements, search

Syracuse area.

Qualifications:
• A minimum of ten (10) years of practice experience, including substantial grand jury and trial experience.

Preferably this includes the investigation and prosecution of financial crimes, as well as experience in town and
village justice courts in Central New York. Experience with parallel proceedings and/or civil litigation is a plus.

• At least 3 years of experience successfully supervising and leading attorneys and support staff.
• Demonstrated ability to foster effective collaboration and teamwork, and a collegial and productive work

The salary range for this position is $151,487 - $173,368. The final salary will be set after a complete evaluation of the
selected candidate’s qualifications. As an employee of the OAG, you will join a team of dedicated individuals who work
to serve the people of our State through a wide variety of occupations. We offer a comprehensive New York State
benefits package, including paid leave, health, dental, vision and retirement benefits, and family-friendly policies.
Additionally, the OAG offers a robust Workplace Flexibilities Program with multiple options for employees, including
telecommuting (up to two days per week) and alternative work schedules.

Candidates from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

The OAG is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to workplace diversity.

HOW TO APPLY

Applications must be submitted online.

To ensure consideration, applications must be received by close of business on February 9, 2024.

• You may address your letter to the Legal Recruitment Unit.
• Indicate why you are interested in this position and what makes you a strong candidate.

• Resume
• Legal Writing Sample
• List of three (3) references

• Only submit professional references, supervisory references are preferred.
• Indicate the nature and duration of your relationship to each reference.
• Include contact information and email addresses for each reference.
• Please note, your references will not be contacted until after you interview for the position.
  

If you have questions regarding a position with the OAG and the application process or need assistance with submitting your

application, please contact Legal Recruitment via email at recruitment@ag.ny.gov or phone at 212-416-8080.