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Office of the Kansas Attorney General
Assistant Attorney General
Civil Enforcement - Criminal Division
About the Position
Classified/Unclassified Service: Unclassified (At-Will)
Full-Time/Part-Time: Full Time
FLSA: Exempt
Locations: Topeka
Eligible to Receive Benefits: Yes
Veteran's Preference Eligible: Yes
Work Schedule: Monday - Friday Hybrid: Two-Day Remote Work Schedule Available after one year in the position
Compensation
Salary commensurate with experience; expected hiring range $86,000 - $130,000/year
Employment Benefits
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Comprehensive medical, mental, dental, vision, and additional coverage
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Sick & Vacation leave
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Work-Life Balance programs: parental leave, military leave, jury leave, funeral leave
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Paid State Holidays (designated by the Governor annually)
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Fitness Centers in select locations
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Employee discounts with the STAR Program
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Retirement and deferred compensation programs
Visit the Employee Benefits page for more information…
Do you want to be part of a team of the best prosecutors in Kansas? The Office of the Kansas Attorney General (OAG), is seeking aggressive-but-thoughtful litigators to take on some of the most interesting and difficult criminal cases in the state. We aim to hire dynamic team players who exemplify the highest standards of integrity, efficiency, and professionalism. The successful candidate will have a demonstrated ability to exercise good judgment under a light supervisory hand. Maturity and a willingness to help others are critical. If you aspire to make a difference in our State, we invite you to submit your application.
Position Summary & Responsibilities
The Kansas Medicaid Fraud Control Unit (MFCU) is a state law enforcement division within the Kansas Attorney General’s Office, and its mission is to investigate and pursue enforcement actions against health care providers who have defrauded the Medicaid program or who have engaged in abuse, neglect, and/or exploitation of persons in the Medicaid system or residential health care facilities. The MFCU has both civil and criminal enforcement powers.
The successful candidate for this position will work as a member of an interdisciplinary team of special agents (sworn law enforcement officers), registered nurse investigator, analysts/auditors, and attorneys, seeking civil remedies such as financial restitution and penalties, and exclusions from the Medicaid system. The successful candidate for this position should have sound legal judgment, strong research and analysis skills, and the ability to understand and communicate complex information and legal issues. The Assistant Attorney General serving in this position will consult with investigators and analysts, review evidence, prepare and file civil actions in the appropriate court, conduct civil Discovery, draft and respond to motions and other court filings, attend hearings, negotiate settlements, and take matters to trial as needed. Additionally, the position will involve representing the Office and Unit in civil investigation and enforcements conducted jointly with Federal counterparts at any of the three U.S. Attorney Offices located in Kansas.
The attorney accepting this position must maintain the integrity of the Attorney General’s Office, as well as the confidentiality of information as required by the Kansas Attorney General. In-state travel, including some over-night travel, is expected. Also, out of state training opportunities will be available.
Essential Functions:
- Working with a team of agents, analysts, and other attorneys, to recover Medicaid funds
- Monitoring ongoing national qui tam litigation involving the State of Kansas
- Reviewing investigation findings for possible civil liability and enforcement opportunities
- Drafting and issuing civil demand correspondence
- Drafting civil petitions or complaints, and filing in the appropriate courts
- Conducting civil Discovery
- Motion practice
- Oral and written advocacy
- Conducting hearings and trials (as needed)
- Networking with, and assisting, federal counterparts (as appropriate)
- Working as part of a larger network of MFCUs nationwide
- Presenting outreach materials to various groups and entities
- Presenting liability information to targets/Defendants and/or their counsel
- Working with other MFCU team members and the Unit as a whole to comply with the Twelve Performance Standards and other Federal authority used by Federal oversight officials to evaluate the MFCU operations
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
- Graduate of an accredited law school
- Membership in good standing with the Bar of the Supreme Court of Kansas or eligible for admission without examination
- Membership in good standing with the United States District Court for the District of Kansas or eligible for admission
- A valid driver’s license
Preferred Qualifications
- Two (2) or more years of applicable litigation experience preferred
Stevens Amendment Statement:
The Kansas Attorney General’s Office Medicaid Fraud Control Unit receives 75% percent of its funding from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services under a grant award totaling $2,489,664 for Federal fiscal year (FY) 2026. The remaining 25% percent, totaling $829,883 for FY 2026, is funded by the State of Kansas. The federal fiscal year 2026 is defined as October 1, 2025, through September 30, 2026.
Travel: Some travel within the state of Kansas for hearings, trials, and other prosecution-related duties will be required. Occasional out-of-state travel for training.
Qualifications
Licensing & Certification
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Certificate of admission and membership in good standing with the Bar of the Supreme Court of Kansas or eligible or eligible for admission on waiver (or Kansas Supreme Court Rules for Attorney Admissions - Rule 715)
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A valid driver’s license
Preferred Qualifications
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Experience in criminal, civil, or administrative litigation
Post-Offer, Pre-employment Requirements
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As a condition of employment, candidate(s) are subject to a pre-employment screening process to include a fingerprint and name-based criminal history records check and reference/background check of past and present employers. The pre-employment screening process will be waived for current OAG personnel who have previously completed the screening requirements.
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In this position, you would be authorized access to private information to the extent necessary to perform the assigned duties. Employees of the OAG are required to protect against unauthorized access to such information, ensure the security and privacy of such information, and disclose any anticipated threats or hazards to such information. Employees must be cautious not to release this information to the public or other individuals, including but not limited to OAG employees who have not been authorized or who do not have a legitimate organizational, departmental, or business need to know. Any questions regarding releasing such information to another person should be directed to the employee’s supervisor.
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State of Kansas Tax Clearance Certificate. A valid Kansas Tax Clearance Certificate is a condition of employment for all employees of the Office of Kansas Attorney General. Applicants (including non-residents) who receive a formal job offer for a State job, are required to obtain a valid Tax Clearance within ten (10) days of the job offer. A Tax Clearance can be obtained through the Kansas Department of Revenue who reviews individual accounts for compliance with Kansas Tax Law.
If you have a missing tax return(s) or you owe taxes to the State of Kansas, please know that the Kansas Department of Revenue will work with you. The Kansas Department of Revenue can set you up on a payment plan to receive a Tax Clearance so you can get a job working for the State of Kansas. The Kansas Department of Revenue can be contacted at 785-296-3199. Kansas Department of Revenue - Tax Clearance Frequently Asked Questions
Recruiter Contact Information
Job Application Process
Submit the following documents via email to [email protected]:
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Cover Letter
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Resume
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Writing Sample (no more than ten pages)
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Law school transcript if practicing for less than four years
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DD214 (if you are claiming Veteran’s Preference)
How to Claim Veterans Preference
Veterans' Preference Eligible (VPE): Former military personnel or their spouse that have been verified as a "veteran"; under K.S.A. 73-201 will receive an interview if they meet the minimum competency factors of the position. The veterans' preference laws do not guarantee the veteran a job. Positions are filled with the best qualified candidate as determine by the hiring manager.
Learn more about claiming Veteran’s Preference
How to Claim Disability Hiring Preference
Applicants that have physical, cognitive and/or mental disabilities may claim an employment preference when applying for positions. If they are qualified to meet the performance standards of the position, with or without a reasonable accommodation, they will receive an interview for the position. The preference does not guarantee an applicant the job, as positions are filled with the best qualified candidate as determined by the hiring manager.
Learn more about claiming Disability Hiring Preference
PLEASE NOTE: The documentation verifying a person's eligibility for use of this preference should not be sent along with other application materials to the hiring agency but should be sent directly to OPS. These documents should be sent either by fax to (785)296-7712, scanned and emailed to [email protected], or can be mailed/delivered in person to:
ATTN: Disability Hiring Preference Coordinator
Office of Personnel Services
Landon State Office Building
900 SW Jackson, Rm 401
Topeka, KS 66612
Equal Employment Opportunity
The Office of the Kansas Attorney General is an equal opportunity employer. We recognize and value the uniqueness of each individual person. We believe the best workplaces bring together employees with diverse skill sets, backgrounds, experiences, and viewpoints to achieve common goals. We see this as the best way to realize our Office’s mission. We work to ensure all employees are treated fairly and have equal opportunity. We prohibit and strongly condemn discrimination on any basis protected by law. We strive to create and to cultivate a workplace environment where every employee is treated with dignity and respect as a valued member of our team.
If you wish to identify yourself as a qualified person with a disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act and would like to request an accommodation, please address the request to the agency recruiter.
