Paralegal

*PARALEGAL* *Position No.
:* 125-689 *Salary Range: *$4,163 - $6,938/month.
Click for Total Rewards Calculator *Closing Date: * January 26, 2024 *Status:* Full-Time with State Benefit Package *Recruitment: * Internal/External *Location:* Bismarck, ND *Selecting Supervisor:* Parrell Grossman, Director, Consumer Protection and Antitrust Division *Summary of Work* The Paralegal's primary purpose is to provide support to attorneys representing state agencies and employees, thereby improving the quality and efficiency of the legal services provided by the Consumer Protection and Antitrust Division of the Office of Attorney General in the following ways: 1.
Analyze cases and agency issues, research relevant laws, regulations, and judicial decisions to assist in analyzing and evaluating cases/issues for general counsel purposes 2.
Case preparation and management, including document management involving document storage, requests, and production 3.
Conduct investigations, interview witnesses, prepare for trials, hearings, and depositions; manage legal file 4.
Develop and prepare legal documents and correspondence 5.
Communicate with attorneys, clients, witnesses or public and will assist with consumer inquiries, complaints, mediation, and resolutions.
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Assist with consumer inquiries, complaints, mediation, investigations, and other resolutions 7.
Other duties as assigned.
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 contribution 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.
Employees in this position are eligible for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program.
*Minimum Qualifications* Bachelor’s degree with a major in paralegal, legal assistant studies, or pre-law, and two years of paralegal or legal assistant experience that included application of research and analysis to draft pleadings, discovery documents, motions, briefs, and other legal documents.
Work experience as a Certified Legal Assistant may be substituted for the education requirement on a year-for-year basis.
Preference will be given to applicants who have a bachelor’s degree in paralegal and experience in consumer protection or related fields Excellent organizational skills and demonstrated ability to manage detailed information efficiently and accurately.
Demonstrated excellent legal research and legal writing skills High ethical standards and the ability to maintain confidentiality Demonstrated excellent written and verbal communication skills Interpersonal skills necessary to work well with coworkers and others Judgement and reliability necessary to provide excellent paralegal services to the state of North Dakota 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 *About TeamND* _"Far and away the best prize life offers is the chance to work hard at work worth doing.
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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 on the closing date listed on the opening.
TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED ONLINE AT: www.
nd.
gov/careers 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) Anyone needing assistance or accommodations during any part of the application or interview process please contact Ashley, Office of Attorney General: phone: (701) 328-1256 or TTY: 1-800-366-6888.
* Learn more about Office of Attorney General at: https://attorneygeneral.
nd.
gov/ * Learn more about Employment Benefits at: https://www.
nd.
gov/omb/public/careers/team-nd-benefits * Visit North Dakota State government: https://www.
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gov To learn more about living in North Dakota, visit https://findthegoodlife.
com *Equal Employment Opportunity* The State of North Dakota and this hiring agency do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, 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.
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C.
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§ 23-12-10.
Job Type: Full-time Pay: $4,163.
00 - $6,938.
00 per month Benefits: * 401(k) * Dental insurance * Employee assistance program * Flexible spending account * Health insurance * Health savings account * Life insurance * Paid time off * Retirement plan * Vision insurance * Wellness program Schedule: * 8 hour shift * Monday to Friday Travel requirement: * No travel Work Location: In person