Senior Deputy Attorney General

Announcement Number: 1041608050

STATE OF NEVADA, OFFICE OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL1

SENIOR DEPUTY ATTORNEY GENERAL, MEDICAID FRAUD CONTROL UNIT

Gross Salary: Up to $136,133.00 Employee/Employer Paid or $116,602.00 Employer Paid (DOE)

Duty Station: Carson City, with occasional travel, including out-of-state.

POSITION STATUS: Exempt (FLSA); unclassified position entitled to standard state benefits; serves at the will of the
Attorney General. Employment contingent upon successful background check.

POSITION SUMMARY: This position is a leadership position requiring competencies exceeding that of a Deputy
Attorney General. The position is responsible for complex professional legal work in the performance of professional
legal services included in the performance of a variety of administrative, civil and/or criminal prosecutions and
defenses before administrative and judicial tribunals; and the oversight/management of a substantial caseload.

Minimum Education And Background: Graduation from accredited law school and licensed in Nevada. Minimum
of five (5) years of experience as a licensed attorney. Valid state driver's license required.

Preferred Experience and Skills Required: Preference to those with current or recent experience in working civil
cases including those involving health care fraud as well as voluminous, multi-state cases. Applicant should have
skills for reviewing and preparing cases for trial, interviewing witnesses, working with law enforcement officers,
working with compliance auditors and analysts, reviewing large amounts of Medicaid claim data, and handling
various stages of litigation hearings. The applicant must have a working knowledge of Medicaid provider fraud,
managed care provider fraud and the False Claims Act statutes, Nevada rules of evidence, local court rules and federal
court procedure.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Mobility to work in typical office setting, use standard office equipment, and travel. Ability to
read printed materials and computer screen; to hear and speak to communicate in person and virtually and over the
telephone; to speak in clear and understandable manner. Reasonable accommodation available for some physical
demands for otherwise qualified individuals upon request.

Benefits of Position Include:
• Work largely independently
• 1 year to pass Nevada bar if barred in another
state
• Student loan forgiveness after 10 years of
public service
• Teleworking capability
• Cost of Living Increase; July 2024
• Compressed work schedule option
• Work-life balance
• Public service/community involvement
• Retirement accrual after vesting
• Paid vacation and sick leave
• Medical/dental/life insurance

This announcement lists the major duties and requirements of the job and is not all-inclusive. A successful applicant
is expected to develop job specific skills and perform additional job-related duties as assigned.

Send cover letter, resume, references, and a writing sample to Chief Andrew Schulke at aschulke@ag.nv.gov.

1 The State of Nevada is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to building diverse, inclusive, and innovative work
environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. All applicants are considered without
regard to race, color, national origin, religion or belief, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression,
pregnancy, domestic partnership, genetic information (GINA), or compensation and/or wages.

Closing Date/Time: Until recruitment needs are satisfied

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