The California Department of Justice
Criminal Prosecutions Attorney
| Office | The California Department of Justice |
| Job Title | Criminal Prosecutions Attorney |
| Location | CA |
| Employment Type | Full time |
| Position Type | Salary |
| Job Description | The Division of Medi-Cal Fraud and Elder Abuse (DMFEA) investigates and prosecutes, healthcare providers who defraud the Medi-Cal program and those who abuse or neglect elderly and dependent adults in care facilities. This DMFEA Deputy Attorney General position prosecutes complex criminal cases in state court involving (1) fraud committed against the Medi-Cal program by doctors, pharmacies, medical equipment suppliers, and other Medi-Cal providers, and (2) criminal abuse and neglect of elders and dependent adults. DMFEA is a vertical prosecution unit, where prosecutors work closely with in-house special agents and investigative auditors. The prosecutor advises DMFEA’s investigators on their investigative plans, reviews search and arrest warrants, and determines charges to bring. The prosecutor is then responsible for the criminal prosecution, from filing through conviction and sentencing. Additional duties include: prosecution of crimes involving diversion of opioids and other controlled prescription drugs; regular collaboration with the state agencies responsible for administering Medi-Cal and regulating residential care facilities; close interaction with healthcare experts to identify the relevant standards of care in the industry and determine any breach of those standards; frequent work with forensic experts, including computer forensic examiners, coroners, and forensic auditors; freezing and forfeiting assets; and close work with DMFEA’s federal and local law enforcement partners in California, and occasional work with Attorney General offices and other law enforcement in other states. This position requires the ability to travel for court proceedings including, but not limited to, preliminary hearings and jury trials sometimes overnight and on occasion for extended duration, and for meetings with colleagues, witnesses, and outside partners. These positions are located in the Division of Medi-Cal Fraud and Elder Abuse, Criminal Prosecutions Section in San Diego. |
| Minimum Qualifications | * Membership in CA State Bar |
| Preferred Qualifications | In addition to evaluating each candidate's relative ability, as demonstrated by quality and breadth of experience, the following factors will provide the basis for competitively evaluating each candidate: Strong jury trial experience. Experience handling felony cases. Experience litigating complex cases. Mastery of the rules of criminal procedure and evidence. Exemplary prosecutorial and professional ethics. Excellent oral advocacy, legal research, and legal writing skills. Positive attitude, appreciation of teamwork, and an excellent work ethic. Experience working with law enforcement personnel, auditors, and/or medical experts. Experience prosecuting fraud cases is preferred but not required. |
| Benefits | 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! |
| Salary/Salary Range | 11993 |
| Where to Apply? | Please apply to the link below by 12/24/2025 by 11:59 PM. https://calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/Jobs/JobPosting.aspx?JobControlId=495948 A complete package should include: * Standard State Application (completed online) * Resume * Cover Letter * Writing Sample - dispositive motion, pretrial motion or appellate brief preferably written in the past two years. The starting salary for each classification will be: Deputy Attorney General Range A (0-24 months): $8,846 and Range B (2-5 years): $9,956 Deputy Attorney General III (5 years): $12,046 Deputy Attorney General IV (6+ years): $13,313 |
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