Legal Support Analyst: Support Medicaid Fraud ...

Criminal Justice DivisionMedicaid Fraud Control Unit AlbanyLegal Support Analyst Reference No. MFCU_ALB_LSA_6419Application Deadline is February 13, 2026Salary Range: $62,745To be considered for this opportunity, submit a complete application online at ag.ny.gov/job-postings/other Entry-Level Opportunity for College Graduates The Office of the New York State Attorney Generals (OAG) Medicaid Fraud Control Unit (MFCU) is seeking a talented individual to serve in an entry-level position as a Legal Support Analyst (LSA) in its Albany office. LSAs support MFCU by working in partnership with its attorneys, auditors, detectives, data analysts, and nurses to conduct complex, long-term healthcare fraud investigations. The position is suitable for both recent college graduates and experienced professionals and reports to the Regional Director. The Medicaid program provides health coverage to millions of New Yorkers, including low-income persons, children, elderly adults, and people with developmental disabilities. MFCU is the nations premier law enforcement agency charged with ensuring the financial integrity of New York states $96 billion Medicaid program by investigating healthcare providers, such as pharmaceutical companies, doctors, hospitals, and nursing homes, who engage in Medicaid billing schemes that cause harm to Medicaid recipients and the loss of millions of dollars to the state of New York. MFCU also works to protect elderly and disabled New Yorkers by investigating reports of abuse and neglect in nursing homes and other residential health care facilities in the state. Several matters that highlight MFCUs important work include OAGs report concerning neglect of nursing home residents across New York state during the COVID-19 pandemic, and the filing of four major lawsuits against nursing homes, including Centers Health Care, Cold Spring Hills Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation, The Villages of Orleans Health and Rehabilitation Center, and Fulton Commons Care Center, Inc. Additional significant cases include the a settlement for $656,000 from an unlicensed nursing home operator for years of fraud and neglect, securing over $7.1 million from a former Saratoga County nursing home for years of fraud and neglect, and the takedown of numerous transportation companies for defrauding Medicaid. Duties: Assisting attorneys with case organization and management; Reviewing and organizing documents and other evidence; Utilizing eDiscovery software; Filing court documents electronically, as well as in person at various courts; Identifying and locating potential sources of relevant information; Assisting attorneys with legal research (specifically using Westlaw) and analyzing large amounts of data and presenting it in a cogent manner; Being adept and creative in the use of search engines and social media for investigations; Developing proficiency using law enforcement databases; Organizing case files and providing legal and general office support, including utilizing OAGs electronic case management system and inputting data; Building and maintaining professional relationships with various local, state, and federal agencies, and law enforcement partners; Gaining experience in civil and criminal law and investigations in New York state; and Other duties as assigned, including assisting with general administrative duties, and providing coverage for the Regions administrative staff, such as answering phone calls, greeting visitors, coordinating mailings, scheduling Teams meetings, and preparing conference rooms for in-person and virtual meetings. Qualifications: Bachelors degree; Proficiency with fundamental computer applications, such as Word, Excel, Teams, and Outlook, as well as the ability to learn new computer applications. Prior familiarity

Created: 2026-01-26