The Office of the New York State Attorney General’s Medicaid Fraud Control Unit is seeking a talented individual to serve as a Legal Support Analyst in Albany. This entry-level position involves supporting attorneys and other professionals in conducting healthcare fraud investigations and ensuring the financial integrity of New York state's Medicaid program.
Responsibilities
- Assisting attorneys with case organization and management
- Reviewing and organizing documents and other evidence
- Utilizing eDiscovery software
- Filing court documents electronically, as well as in person at various courts
- Identifying and locating potential sources of relevant information
- Assisting attorneys with legal research (specifically using Westlaw) and analyzing large amounts of data and presenting it in a cogent manner
- Being adept and creative in the use of search engines and social media for investigations
- Developing proficiency using law enforcement databases
- Organizing case files and providing legal and general office support, including utilizing OAG’s electronic case management system and inputting data
- Building and maintaining professional relationships with various local, state, and federal agencies, and law enforcement partners
- Gaining experience in civil and criminal law and investigations in New York state; and
- Other duties as assigned, including assisting with general administrative duties, and providing coverage for the Region’s administrative staff, such as answering phone calls, greeting visitors, coordinating mailings, scheduling Teams meetings, and preparing conference rooms for in-person and virtual meetings
Skills
- Bachelor's degree
- Proficiency with fundamental computer applications, such as Word, Excel, Teams, and Outlook, as well as the ability to learn new computer applications. Prior familiarity with and experience using eDiscovery and legal research applications is a plus
- The ability to analyze and synthesize large amounts of information
- Excellent verbal communication, writing, editing, and proofreading skills, including an extreme attention to detail
- Highly inquisitive with strong organizational, time management, and multitasking skills
- A team player who can function as an integral part of an investigative team and work in a group setting
- Current Notary Public license or ability to obtain Notary Public licensure, with the support of the unit, required
Benefits
- Paid leave
- Health
- Dental
- Vision
- Retirement benefits
- Family-friendly policies
- Robust Workplace Flexibilities Program
- Telecommuting (up to two days per week)
- Alternative work schedules
Company Overview
As head of the Department of Law, the Attorney General is both the “People's Lawyer” and the State's chief legal officer. It was founded in 1777, and is headquartered in Albany, New York, USA, with a workforce of 1001-5000 employees. Its website is http://www.ag.ny.gov.
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