Elder Abuse Attorney-Civil Section

Job Description

The Division of Medi-Cal Fraud and Elder Abuse (DMFEA), the Department of Justice’s fastest growing Division, is seeking a Deputy Attorney General (DAG) in the Civil Section. The DAG investigates and litigates matters in state and federal courts nationwide involving fraud committed by medical providers at the expense of California’s Medicaid program, Medi‑Cal, including violations of the state False Claims Act.

• Independently develop strategic case plans;
• Manage and shepherd investigations;
• Handle informal and formal document‑intensive and data‑driven discovery;
• Identify, interview, and evaluate witnesses;
• Perform legal research in health‑care fraud and False Claims Act law;
• Guide paralegals and investigative auditors;
• Analyze claims data and develop damage models;
• Communicate effectively orally and in writing; and
• Coordinate enforcement efforts with multidisciplinary teams involving personnel from other state agencies, states’ Attorneys General’s offices, U.S. Attorney’s Offices, and other federal offices.

Experience in the Medi‑Cal Program, the health‑care and pharmaceutical industries, health‑care fraud, managed care, and FCA litigation is helpful but not required. A successful applicant will have a demonstrated ability to perform assignments of the more complex and sensitive legal work of the Office of the Attorney General. The DAG will handle their own caseload, be a member of a small team, and may act as the lead attorney in certain matters.

The office is located in Sacramento, off Garden Highway, offering ample free parking. Work posture: 1‑2 days in office per week, 3‑4 days telework. Hybrid – telework option. Work week:
Monday‑Friday.

• Position code: JC‑504473
• Title:
  
  Elder Abuse Attorney – Civil Section
• Classification: DEPUTY ATTORNEY GENERAL III
• Salary range: $10,852.00 – $15,325.00 (new to state minimum salary of classification)
• Shall consider range: $7,969.00 – $12,026.00
• Number of positions: 1
• Work location:
  
  Sacramento County

• Deputy Attorney General Range A (0‑24 months): $8,846 - $9,956
• Deputy Attorney General III (5 years): $12,046

• 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!

For more information about the department, please visit the Attorney General’s website at

If you’d like to speak with a recruiter prior to submitting your application, please email

Personal Leave Program:
Effective July 1 2025, state employees are subject to temporary wage reductions in exchange for Personal Leave Program (PLP) accruals. The specific rate and hours earned were negotiated and agreed upon by each bargaining unit. For additional information please visit the Human Resources Manual – CalHR.