Paralegal

North Dakota Office of Attorney General; Bismarck (ND); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental & vision

Retirement plan

457 plan

Medical spending account

Paid leave

Job summary

The North Dakota Office of Attorney General, via the Medicaid Fraud Control Unit (MFCU), seeks a paralegal to support investigations and prosecutions by preparing pleadings, reviewing reports, organizing files, and assisting with depositions and trials. The role emphasizes accuracy, confidentiality, and deadline management.

Applicants should have strong legal research and writing skills, excellent communication, and a commitment to ethics.

Qualifications

• Requires one of the following: high school diploma and five years of legal experience
• National certifying examination for paralegals with continuing legal education
• Bachelor's degree with one year of experience or 18 paralegal credits
• ABA-approved paralegal program graduation

Responsibilities

• Prepare, file, and serve documents such as pleadings, briefs, motions, discovery, and correspondence
• Review investigation and audit reports
• Analyze cases and research MFCU-related laws and regulations
• Manage and organize electronic and paper case files
• Prepare witnesses and exhibits for depositions, hearings, and trials
• Track case deadlines and manage attorney calendars
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

High ethical standards

Excellent organizational skills

Word processing & internet software

Legal research & writing

Written & verbal communication

Proofreading & editing

Interpersonal skills

Education

High school diploma + 5 years legal experience

Paralegal national certification (CLE included)

Bachelor's degree + 1 year experience or 18 credits in paralegal courses

ABA-approved paralegal program graduate

Job description

Summary Of Work

The mission of the North Dakota Medicaid Fraud Control Unit (MFCU) is to combat fraud, waste, and abuse related to the Medicaid program. The MFCU team investigates and prosecutes Medicaid providers who defraud the ND Medicaid Program and who abuse, neglect, or financially exploit patients in any facility that accepts Medicaid funds. MFCU also can pursue civil remedies. The MFCU team consists of attorneys, Special Agents with the North Dakota Bureau of Criminal Investigations, auditors, and support staff.

The paralegal's primary role is to provide support to the MFCU team through the following duties:

• Prepare, file, and serve documents, such as pleadings, briefs, motions, discovery, and correspondence;
• Review investigation and audit reports;
• Analyze cases and research MFCU-related laws and regulations to assist the MFCU team in evaluating and assessing cases;
• Manage and organize electronic and paper case files;
• Prepare witnesses and exhibits for depositions, hearings, and trials;
• Track case deadlines and manage attorney calendars;
• Other duties as assigned.

Preference will be given to applicants who have experience as a paralegal but experience with Medicaid is not required.

In addition to the monthly salary, this position includes:

• fully paid health insurance for employee and family
• the option to participate in employee-paid dental and vision for employee and family
• participation in the state NDPERS defined benefit retirement plan
• the option to participate in the 457 deferred compensation plan
• the option to contribute to a medical spending account
• paid annual leave
• sick leave

Minimum Qualifications

• Requires one of the following:
  • A high school diploma and five years of legal experience;
  • Successful completion of a national certifying examination specifically designed for paralegals which includes continuing legal education for maintenance of that certification;
  • Bachelor's degree and either one year of experience or 18 semester credit hours of paralegal substantive courses; or
  • Graduation from an ABA approved paralegal program.
• Valid driver's license or evidence of equivalent mobility.

Knowledge Requirements

• Familiarity with court rules and procedures and legal terminology
• Knowledge of office systems, procedures, equipment, and software

Skill Requirements

• High ethical standards and the ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Excellent organizational skills and demonstrated ability to manage detailed information efficiently and accurately.
• Proficiently uses word processing and internet software
• Demonstrated excellent legal research and writing skills.
• Demonstrated excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proofreading and editorial skills.
• Interpersonal skills necessary to work professionally with coworkers and others.
• Successful completion of the interview process, reference checks, and standard background and criminal record checks to determine knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform paralegal tasks.

Physical Requirements

Work is performed in a typical office environment with minimal physical requirements.

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Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The State of North Dakota and this hiring agency do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex (including sexual orientation and gender identity), genetics, religion, age or disability in employment or the provisions of services and complies with the provisions of the North Dakota Human Rights Act.

As an employer, the State of North Dakota prohibits smoking in all places of state employment in accordance with N.D.C.C. Sect. 23-12-10.