Paralegal II

State of New Hampshire; New Hampshire; On-site; USD 31,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental Plan at minimal cost

Life insurance

Wellness program

Paid holidays

Job summary

State of New Hampshire, Department of Justice, Medicaid Fraud Control Unit, located at 1 Granite Place South, Concord NH 03301, seeks a Paralegal II.

The role supports the Unit in investigations and legal work, including fact-finding, legal research, trial preparation and case management involving Medicaid provider fraud, patient abuse, and financial exploitation.

Qualifications

• Education/Experience: Associate's degree and 2 years of experience OR equivalent combination after high school.
• Knowledge of paralegal work, law, legal research, criminal justice or related field.
• Valid driver's license or access to transportation for travel throughout the state.

Responsibilities

• Interview witnesses and analyze complaints.
• Retrieve and analyze Medicaid claims data from EDS/AIM and other sources.
• Prepare investigation summaries and financial summaries for trial.
• Draft pleadings and issue subpoenas; coordinate witnesses for appearances.
• Maintain case files and manage discovery materials and court orders.

Skills

Legal research

Criminal justice

Witness interviewing

Education

Associate's degree + 2 years experience or equivalent

Tools

Westlaw

LexisNexis

CCH

Job description

• See total compensation information at the bottom of announcement.

State of New Hampshire Job Posting

Department of Justice

Medicaid Fraud Control Unit

1 Granite Place South, Concord NH 03301

Paralegal II

Position #40015

$22.50/hour - $34.14/hour

• See total compensation information at the bottom of announcement.

The State of New Hampshire, Department of Justice, Medicaid Fraud Control Unit has a full-time vacancy for a 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

AFTER-HIRE REQUIREMENTS: None

CAREER ADVANCEMENT OPPORTUNITIES

In-Band Advancement Available: No

Criteria: None

Broad Group Level Advancement Available: No

Criteria: None

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.

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

https://www.das.nh.gov/hr/index.aspx

EOE

TDD Access: Relay NH 1-800-735-2964