Patent Attorney jobs in Buffalo, NY
Patent Attorney determines potential of granting patents on inventions or trademarks, and monitors possibility of infringement. Responsible for preparing and filing patent applications and trademark registrations, litigating pending applications and registrations, and reporting possible violations. Being a Patent Attorney prosecutes violations of organization's registrations and/or patents. Requires a Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school. Additionally, Patent Attorney requires admittance to a state bar. Typically reports to a manager or head of a unit/department. The Patent Attorney work is closely managed. Works on projects/matters of limited complexity in a support role. To be a Patent Attorney typically requires 0-2 years of related experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
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Supervising Attorney: Lead Investigations, Prosecute Fraud (3645)
- Attorney General, Office of the
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Buffalo, NY
FULL_TIME
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Qualifications:
- A minimum of ten (10) years of practice experience, including substantial grand jury and trial experience. Preferably this includes the investigation and prosecution of financial crimes, as well as experience in town and village justice courts in Western New York. Experience with parallel proceedings and/or civil litigation is a plus;
- At least 3 years of experience successfully supervising and leading attorneys and support staff;
- Demonstrated ability to foster effective collaboration and teamwork, and a collegial and productive work environment;
- Excellent analytical, communication, writing, legal research, and organizational skills;
- Sound judgment with the ability to work equally well independently or as productive and collaborative member of a team;
- Technology proficiency that includes knowledge of and experience using Microsoft Office applications and case management and eDiscovery platforms;
- Frequent travel in Western New York is required for the Unit’s investigations, court appearances, and outreach efforts;
- Experience working with multiple agencies and partners in the community is a plus; and
- Experience drafting and overseeing the execution of search and eavesdropping warrants is also a plus.
Duties DescriptionThe Office of the New York State Attorney General’s Medicaid Fraud Control Unit (MFCU) is seeking an attorney with substantial investigatory experience to lead the Buffalo Regional Office, which serves eight counties in Western New York. This position reports to the Director and Deputy of the Medicaid Fraud Control Unit and is based in Buffalo.
The scope of MFCU’s mission includes the following:
- Working in coordination with other state, federal, or local government prosecutorial agencies and utilizing the New York State Penal Law, the False Claims Act, Social Services Law §145-b, and the Executive Law to investigate, prosecute, and obtain criminal and civil remedies against individuals and corporate entities responsible for improper or fraudulent Medicaid billing schemes. Many of the Unit’s matters have resulted in criminal convictions and revenue-generation through the large-scale recovery of taxpayer money;
- Investigating and prosecuting allegations of abuse and neglect of residents in nursing homes and other residential healthcare facilities. The importance of this work is highlighted in the OAG’s report concerning neglect of nursing home residents across New York State during the COVID-19 pandemic, and the recent 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 recent significant cases include the conviction of an optician for billing Medicaid for services not provided, a $2 million settlement with a doctor for illegal Medicaid billing practices and the conviction of a taxi company, its owner, and four employees for fraudulently billing Medicaid for “ghost rides” ; and
- Making program integrity recommendations to ensure New York’s $92 billion Medicaid budget serves millions of New Yorkers as intended by law.
Duties include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Managing Buffalo’s team of 20 employees in service of the Unit’s mission, including facilitating collaboration, reviewing their work, and supporting their professional development;
- Consulting and working collaboratively with the MFCU Executive team in New York City, the Chief of the Civil Enforcement Division, six other MFCU Regional Directors, and supervising auditors and detectives to enhance the Unit’s ability to utilize resources efficiently and effectively in support of its mission, particularly when these initiatives have a multi-region impact;
- Overseeing investigative planning of multi-disciplinary teams as well as leading collaborative team-based investigations of allegations of financial fraud in healthcare and of abuse and neglect of residents of healthcare facilities;
- Presenting evidence to grand juries and conducting evidentiary hearings and trials in New York State courts;
- Preparing and reviewing charging instruments, memoranda recommending charges, plea agreements, search warrants, indictments, civil complaints, civil settlement agreements, and other MFCU materials;
- Investigating and efficiently moving an individual caseload and supervising matters assigned to Region teams; and
- Serving as the Unit’s primary point of contact for interagency and community relationships in the greater Buffalo area.
Additional CommentsThe salary range for this position is $151,487 - $173,368. The final salary will be set after a complete evaluation of the selected candidate’s qualifications. As an employee of the OAG, you will join a team of dedicated individuals who work to serve the people of our State through a wide variety of occupations. We offer a comprehensive New York State benefits package, including paid leave, health, dental, vision and retirement benefits, and family-friendly policies. Additionally, the OAG offers a robust Workplace Flexibilities Program with multiple options for employees, including telecommuting (up to two days per week) and alternative work schedules.
- 13 Days Ago
Regional Director/Supervising Attorney
- New York State Office of the Attorney General
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Buffalo, NY
FULL_TIME
- Division of Criminal Justice Medicaid Fraud Control Unit—Buffalo Region Regional Director/Supervising Attorney Reference No. MFCU_BUF_RD_3645 Application Deadline is February 9, 2024 Management/Leader...
- 14 Days Ago
Assistant Attorney General for Claims
- New York State Office of the Attorney General
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Buffalo, NY
FULL_TIME
- Division of Regional Affairs Buffalo Regional Office Assistant Attorney General Reference No. BUF_AAG/CLAIMS_3590 Application Deadline is July 28, 2023 The Office of the New York State Attorney Genera...
- 2 Days Ago
Attorney
- CannonDesign
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Buffalo, NY
FULL_TIME
- CannonDesign has an exciting opportunity for an Attorney based in our downtown Buffalo, NY office. If your skills and experience are a match for the position described below, we’d love to hear from yo...
- 12 Days Ago
Attorney
- Eightfold
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Buffalo, NY
FULL_TIME
- Growing nonprofit firm is seeking a Staff Attorney for their Housing Division. This is a full-time, direct hire opening that offers a competitive salary (based on a pre-determined salary scale that is...
- 28 Days Ago
Attorney
- Tully Rinckey PLLC
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Buffalo, NY
FULL_TIME
- Our client is seeking Attorneys of all levels admitted to the New York Bar. Responsibilities include (depending on experience):Appearing in court, legal research & writing, drafting motions, discovery...
- 1 Month Ago
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Immigration Paralegal
- Berardi Immigration Law
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Buffalo, NY
- Company Description Berardi Immigration Law is dedicated to helping individuals achieve their American dream. With a foc...
- 4/18/2024 12:00:00 AM
Substance Use Counselor
- ECMC
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Buffalo, NY
- Full Time Perm Pending 462 Grider Street Professional Day Shift Hourly Range: $27.24-$36.64 DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF T...
- 4/17/2024 12:00:00 AM
Associate Attorney
- Stealth
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Buffalo, NY
- We are seeking a talented Litigation Associate to join our dynamic legal team in Buffalo, New York. As a mid-sized law f...
- 4/17/2024 12:00:00 AM
Junior Attorney
- Buffalo Biodiesel Inc.
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Buffalo, NY
- Buffalo Biodiesel is in growth mode and currently seeking a Junior Attorney to join our fast-growing team! Recent law sc...
- 4/16/2024 12:00:00 AM
Senior Corporate Attorney
- Allient Inc.
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Buffalo, NY
- Allient Inc. is in growth mode and currently seeking a Senior Corporate Attorney to join our team! Allient Inc. is a glo...
- 4/16/2024 12:00:00 AM
Junior to Mid-Level Litigation Associate
- Kaufman Borgeest & Ryan Llp
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Buffalo, NY
- Job Title: Junior to Mid-Level Litigation Associate Role: Associate in Medical Malpractice/Long-Term Care Expertise 1-4 ...
- 4/16/2024 12:00:00 AM
Asylum Attorney - 7+ hours/wk - $200/hr
- On Call Counsel
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Buffalo, NY
- Our client, a prestigious government agency requires a mid-senior level Immigration Attorney for FRIDAYS ONLY on-site in...
- 4/16/2024 12:00:00 AM
Senior General Liability Attorney
- Onebridge Search
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Buffalo, NY
- Leading prominent firm with a national practice is seeking a Senior Associate Attorney with a minimum of 5 years of liti...
- 4/16/2024 12:00:00 AM
About Buffalo, New York
Buffalo is the second largest city in the U.S. state of New York and the largest city in Western New York. As of July 2016[update], the population was 256,902. The city is the county seat of Erie County and a major gateway for commerce and travel across the Canada–United States border, forming part of the bi-national Buffalo Niagara Region.
The Buffalo area was inhabited before the 17th century by the Native American Iroquois tribe and later by French settlers. The city grew significantly in the 19th and 20th centuries as a result of immigration, the construction of the Erie Canal and rail tra...
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Income Estimation for Patent Attorney jobs
$81,420 to $133,893
Buffalo, New York area prices
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