Paralegal II

State of New Hampshire; Concord (NH); On-site; USD 23,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

The State of NH seeks a Paralegal II to assist the Medicaid Fraud Control Unit in preparing investigations and legal work, including fact-finding, legal research, trial preparation, and case management in matters involving Medicaid provider fraud and patient abuse and financial exploitation.

Responsibilities include interviewing witnesses, obtaining records, interfacing with databases to retrieve Medicaid claims data, drafting pleadings, issuing subpoenas, organizing files, and performing legal

Qualifications

• Associate's degree with 2 years of paralegal experience or equivalent education/experience.
• Valid driver's license or access to transportation for travel throughout the state.

Responsibilities

• Receives and analyzes oral and written complaints alleging patient abuse and financial exploitation. Performs preliminary investigative tasks by interviewing witnesses, obtaining medical and financial records, and preparing investigation summaries.
• Retrieves evidence by interfacing with EDS/AIM on-line databases to obtain Medicaid claims data and analyzes captured data for use in Unit’s provider fraud investigations.
• Assists with pending investigations through fact-finding, attending witness interviews, analyzing bank records and preparing financial summaries for use at trial.
• Performs criminal record checks.
• Compiles statistical information and prepares necessary administration and federal reports.
• Organizes litigation material and oversees maintenance of complex files for expeditious retrieval of discovery documents; monitors various court orders and multi-party agreements to ensure compliance, including the collection of financial recoveries.
• Drafts pleadings for filing by attorneys.
• Issues subpoenas and coordinates witnesses to ensure their availability for appearance and testimony at trials and depositions. Prepares exhibits for use at trial.
• Locates and retrieves public documents including court documents, bankruptcy filings, business record filings and property records.
• Maintains Unit’s law library and oversees filing of reference materials. Manages all open case files and the storage and retrieval of closed case material.
• Conducts legal research, reviews and analyzes statutes, rules and regulations, including the use of Westlaw, Lexis/Nexis and CCH.
• Serves as Unit liaison on matters involving case management software and proposed modifications to case management systems.
• Transcribes witness summaries and prepares witness summaries.

Skills

Legal research

Interview witnesses

Criminal record checks

Education

Associate's degree + 2 years experience in paralegal work

Tools

Westlaw

Lexis/Nexis

CCH

Job description

Position

Paralegal II

Summary

To assist the Medicaid Fraud Control Unit in the preparation of all investigation and legal work handled by the Unit, including fact-finding, legal research, trial preparation and case management in matters involving Medicaid provider fraud and patient abuse and financial exploitation.

Responsibilities

• Receives and analyzes oral and written complaints alleging patient abuse and financial exploitation. Performs preliminary investigative tasks by interviewing witnesses, obtaining medical and financial records, and preparing investigation summaries.
• Retrieves evidence by interfacing with EDS/AIM on-line databases to obtain Medicaid claims data and analyzes captured data for use in Unit’s provider fraud investigations.
• Assists with pending investigations through fact-finding, attending witness interviews, analyzing bank records and preparing financial summaries for use at trial.
• Performs criminal record checks.
• Compiles statistical information and prepares necessary administration and federal reports.
• Organizes litigation material and oversees maintenance of complex files for expeditious retrieval of discovery documents; monitors various court orders and multi-party agreements to ensure compliance, including the collection of financial recoveries.
• Drafts pleadings for filing by attorneys.
• Issues subpoenas and coordinates witnesses to ensure their availability for appearance and testimony at trials and depositions. Prepares exhibits for use at trial.
• Locates and retrieves public documents including court documents, bankruptcy filings, business record filings and property records.
• Maintains Unit’s law library and oversees filing of reference materials. Manages all open case files and the storage and retrieval of closed case material.
• Conducts legal research, reviews and analyzes statutes, rules and regulations, including the use of Westlaw, Lexis/Nexis and CCH.
• Serves as Unit liaison on matters involving case management software and proposed modifications to case management systems.
• Transcribes witness summaries and prepares witness summaries.

YOUR EXPERIENCE COUNTS: Each additional year of approved formal education may be substituted for one year of required work experience and/or each additional year of approved work experience may be substituted for one year of required formal education.

Minimum Qualifications

• Education/Experience: Associate's degree and 2 years of experience OR equivalent combination of 4 years of education and experience after completion of high school. Education and experience must be in paralegal work/studies, law, legal research, criminal justice, legal investigation, or related field.
• License/Certification: Valid driver’s license or access to transportation for travel throughout the state.
• Other Requirements: None
• Trainee Option: None

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience as a legal assistant in a law office or experience with legal terminology.

After-Hire Requirements

None

Career Advancement Opportunities

• In-Band Advancement Available: No
• Broad Group Level Advancement Available: No

Disclaimers

The supplemental job description lists the essential functions of the position and is not intended to include every job duty and responsibility specific to the position. An employee may be required to perform other related duties not listed on the supplemental job description provided that such duties are characteristic of that job title.

When applicable, the work of an employee in trainee status in this position shall be overseen by a fully qualified individual. An employee in trainee status shall meet the minimum qualifications within the period of time specified on the SJD, not to exceed one year of being hired into this position.

For further information please contact Thomas Kaempfer, Director of Administration, [e-mail], 603-271-1234.

Total Compensation Information

The State of NH total compensation package features an outstanding set of employee benefits, including:

• HMO or POS Medical and Prescription Drug Benefits: The actual value of State-paid health benefits and the amount of employee health benefit contributions may vary depending on the type of plan selected and the bargaining unit with which a position is associated.
• See this link for details on State-paid health benefits: https://www.das.nh.gov/hr/benefits.aspx
• Value of State's share of Employee's Retirement: 12.87% of pay
• Other Benefits:
  • Dental Plan at minimal cost for employees and their families ($500-$1800 value)
  • Flexible Spending healthcare and childcare reimbursement accounts
  • State defined benefit retirement plan and Deferred Compensation 457(b) plan
  • Work/life balance flexible schedules, paid holidays and generous leave plan
  • $50,000 state-paid life insurance plus additional low-cost group life insurance
  • Incentive-based Wellness Program (ability to earn up to $500)

Total Compensation Statement Worksheet: https://www.das.nh.gov/jobsearch/compensation-calculator.aspx

Want the specifics? Explore the Benefits of State Employment on our website: https://www.das.nh.gov/hr/documents/BenefitBrochure.pdf

EOE

TDD Access: Relay NH1-800-735-2964

Job Details

• Employment Type: FULL-TIME
• Post Date: 11/02/2026
• Close Date: 11/17/2026
• Salary: USD 22.500-34.140
• Location: US:NH:CONCORD

Contact

For assistance, contact the State of New Hampshire - Division of Personnel Monday through Friday 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM EST 603-271-3261 or [e-mail]