Prosecutions Attorney

2 weeks ago


Sacramento, United States California Department of Justice Full time

***Please note that the State of California requires you to complete the Civil Service application process and applying on LinkedIn does not complete this process. If you would like to complete the application process, please click on the Apply button. Your information will be sent to one of our specialized recruiters and they will contact you to discuss next steps.***


This position is located in our Division of Medi-Cal Fraud and Elder Abuse (DMFEA), Facilities Enforcement Team (FET) - Sacramento. Applicants must live within a commutable distance from the office to account for schedule flexibility.


Work schedule: 4 days remote; 1 day in-office (in-office days are subject to increase) / per week


Are you interested in protecting California’s vulnerable adults? Do you want to help stop abuse and neglect in nursing homes? Join a multidisciplinary team of attorneys, nurses, and special agents working together to prosecute elder and dependent adult abuse in California.


Within the Office of the Attorney General, DMFEA works to investigate and prosecute fraud against the Medi-Cal program and abuse and neglect within California’s care facilities. Within DMFEA, FET plays a unique and critically important role in ensuring the safety and care of elderly and dependent persons residing in nursing homes and other facilities by prosecuting allegations involving systemic fraud, abuse, and neglect in criminal and/or civil state court actions. The Facilities Enforcement Team is a hybrid unit, utilizing both criminal and civil litigation options to accomplish DMFEA’s mission.


Typical duties of the Facilities Enforcement Team Deputy Attorney General include:


  • Working collaboratively with a multi-disciplinary team of attorneys, special agents, nurses, auditors, and legal staff to investigate abuse and neglect referrals and complaints.
  • Advising on the development of investigative plans, including reviewing warrants and interview strategy, and working with expert witnesses.
  • Evaluating evidence and potential theories of culpability for a filing decision.
  • Prosecuting criminal elder abuse cases in state court at all stages of litigation, including charging, motion work, settlement or jury trial, and sentencing.
  • Litigating civil actions, establishing civil liability of owners, operators, and controlling entities of adult care facilities, including corporate liability for unfair business practices under California Business and Professions Code section 17200.
  • Assist with unannounced inspections of nursing home facilities as part of the Operation SAFE program.
  • Participate in training and public/law enforcement outreach.


Criminal trial experience and/or civil litigation experience is preferred.


Benefits of working for the State of California

Work-life balance

11 paid holidays

Flexible paid leave options

Consistent wage increases

Pension retirement

Job Stability

Health/Dental/Vision Insurance

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)

And more



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