Paralegal

Job Description

PARALEGAL
Position No.:      125-31483
Salary Range:     Starts at $4,593/month and is commensurate with experience 
Closing Date:     October 22, 2026
Status:                 Full-Time with State Benefit Package
Recruitment:     Internal/External
Location:            Bismarck, ND
Selecting Supervisor: Jessica Binder, Director, Medicaid Fraud Control Unit

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 as well as the option to participate in the 457 deferred compensation plan, the option to contribute to a medical spending account, as well as paid annual leave and 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.

About Team ND
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Application Procedures
Applicants are screened based on qualifications, successful completion of the interview process and a background and criminal investigation.  Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.  The Office of Attorney General does not provide sponsorships.
Application package must be received by 11:59 PM Central Standard Time (CST) on the closing date listed on the opening.
TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED ONLINE AT:  ND Careers website
Documents to be submitted:

• Resume

• Cover letter with a summary that clearly explains how the applicant's work experience is related to the summary of work and minimum/preferred qualifications

• 3 Professional References

• College Transcripts (copies or unofficial versions are acceptable for the initial application process but when the top candidate is given a conditional employment offer, they are required to present official transcripts)

The North Dakota Office of Attorney General prohibits candidates from plagiarizing any portion of their employment application and interview process to include responses to questions in which you must provide a narrative and/or verbal response.  You must create your own responses originally and not copy or adapt them from other sources.  While the North Dakota Office of Attorney General encourages you to create your narratives and interview responses with great care, including correct use of grammar and style, you are prohibited from using any artificial intelligence (AI) or AI-assisted tool, to include but not limited to ChatGPT during the interview process.  Any information you provide during the application and interview process is subject to verification.  The North Dakota Office of Attorney General will discontinue your candidacy if we find you have violated this prohibition on use of AI tools in the application and interview process.  
All hiring decisions are subject to approval by the Attorney General.  No offer of employment is final or binding until approved by the Attorney General.
Anyone needing assistance or accommodations during any part of the application or interview process please contact Ashley, Office of Attorney General: E-mail: aeisenbeis@nd.gov; phone: (701) 328-1256 or TTY: (800) 366-6888.

• Learn more about Office of Attorney General at: ND Attorney General

• Learn more about Employment Benefits at: Team ND Benefits

• Visit North Dakota State government: ND State Government website

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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. § 23-12-10.