Application Deadline Date: 03/08/2023
Department: Attorney General's Office
Location: Montpelier, VT, US
Position Type: Permanent
Schedule Type: Full Time
Overview
The Office of the Attorney General, Medicaid Fraud and Residential Abuse Unit (MFRAU), seeks a talented and motivated individual to assist the Unit in representing the State of Vermont in criminal and civil matters throughout the state. The position requires advanced paralegal work to support up to three attorneys, three investigators, two analysts, and one victim advocate. The AGO offers workplace flexibility and very competitive benefits, including a generous leave plan, health and life insurance, and retirement plans.
MFRAU is responsible for investigating and prosecuting (a) fraud by healthcare providers in the Vermont Medicaid program; (b) fraud in the administration of the Vermont Medicaid program; (c) the abuse, neglect, and financial exploitation of individuals who live in Vermont skilled nursing facilities and board and care facilities; and (d) to investigate and prosecute cases of abuse and neglect in "noninstitutional" settings where the abuse/neglect involves a Medicaid recipient. MFRAU also brings affirmative civil claims on behalf of the State to enforce Vermont's laws. Finally, MFRAU works on cases arising under the Vermont False Claims Act involving Medicaid Fraud. The MFRAU is part of the AGO's Criminal Division.
Responsibilities of an MFRAU Paralegal includes, but not limited to:
- Referral Intake and Processing
- Case File Management
- Submission of Case Filings through Odyssey File & Serve
- Case Discovery
- Assistance with case investigations, litigation and criminal prosecutions/civil enforcement
- Case Resolution and Reporting
- Training and Outreach
- Assist with Unit Finances, Budget, and Reports
- General Administrative Duties
Duties are performed with a high degree of independence, but cases are pursued as part of a team. As a member of the team, the selected individual will provide support to MFRAU Assistant Attorney Generals, Investigators and Analysts related to MFRAU investigations and prosecutions. The position is located at the Attorney General's Office at 109 State Street in Montpelier, Vermont, however, some remote work is permitted.
The Vermont Attorney General's Office's Medicaid Fraud and Residential Abuse Unit receives 75 percent of its funding from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services under a grant award totaling $1,057,724 for Federal fiscal year FY 2022. The remaining 25 percent, totaling $352,575 for FY 2022, is funded by the State of Vermont.
Who May Apply
This position is open to all State employees and external applicants.
Please Note: This position is being recruited at multiple levels. If you would like to be considered for more than one level, you MUST apply to the specific Job Requisition.
If you would like more information about this position, please contact Elizabeth Anderson at elizabeth.anderson@vermont.gov.
Resumes will not be accepted via e-mail. You must apply online to be considered.
Environmental Factors
Duties are generally performed in office settings. Some work in the field could on rare occasions necessitate travel for which incumbents should have private means of transportation available. Some evening or overtime work may be required. Incumbents must be able to work under pressure, meet tight deadlines, and deal tactfully with the public.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree and one (1) or more years of experience performing administrative duties requiring the use of office automation software, such as the Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook), Adobe, or similar programs, in a legal or related field.
OR
Associate degree or paralegal degree or certificate and two (2) or more years of experience performing administrative duties requiring the use of office automation software, such as the Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook), Adobe, or similar programs, in a legal or related field.
OR
High School diploma or equivalent AND six (6) or more years of experience performing administrative duties requiring the use of office automation software, such as the Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook), Adobe, or similar programs, in a legal or related field.
Special Requirements
For Positions in the Agency of Human Services, candidates must pass any level of background investigation applicable to the position. In accordance with AHS Policy 4.02, Hiring Standards, Vermont and/or national criminal record checks, as well as DMV and adult and child abuse registry checks, as appropriate to the position under recruitment, will be conducted on candidates, with the exception of those who are current classified state employees seeking transfer, promotion or demotion into an AHS classified position or are persons exercising re-employment (RIF) rights.
Total Compensation
As a State employee you are offered a great career opportunity, but it's more than a paycheck. The State's total compensation package features an outstanding set of employee benefits that are worth about 30% of your total compensation, including:
- 80% State paid medical premium
- Dental Plan at no cost for employees and their families
- Flexible Spending healthcare and childcare reimbursement accounts
- Two ways to save for your retirement: A State defined benefit pension plan and a deferred compensation 457(b) plan
- Work/Life balance: 11 paid holidays each year and a generous leave plan; many jobs also allow for a flexible schedule
- Low cost group life insurance
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Incentive-based Wellness Program
- Qualified Employer for Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness Program
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Equal Opportunity Employer
The State of Vermont celebrates diversity, and is committed to providing an environment of mutual respect and meaningful inclusion that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. The State does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, HIV Status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, membership in an employee organization, family medical history or genetic information, or family or parental status. The State’s employment decisions are merit-based. Retaliatory adverse employment actions by the State are forbidden.