Paralegal – Medicaid Fraud Prosecution Support

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

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.