The Office of the Attorney General in North Dakota is seeking to fill the position of Assistant Attorney General, as announced on May 14, 2024. The role, based in Bismarck, ND at the Medicaid Fraud Control Unit Office, comes with a starting salary of $81,000 commensurate with experience.
The selected candidate will provide legal and litigation services to the Attorney General and Medicaid Fraud Control Unit regarding Medicaid provider billing fraud and patient abuse/neglect in settings with a Medicaid nexus. This requires skills in both civil and criminal litigation.
The Assistant Attorney General will work alongside an interdisciplinary team consisting of investigative agents, auditors, nurse auditor/investigator, and attorneys. They will seek civil remedies such as financial restitution and penalties, divestment or forfeiture, exclusions from the Medicaid system and criminal charges.
"The successful candidate for this position should have sound legal judgment, strong research and analysis skills, and the ability to understand and communicate complex information and legal issues," said Marina Spahr, Director of the Medicaid Fraud Control Unit. The Assistant Attorney General will also consult with investigators and analysts, review evidence, prepare and file civil and criminal actions in court among other duties.
In addition to their monthly salary, the successful applicant will receive fully paid health insurance for themselves and their family. Other benefits include participation in state NDPERS defined contribution retirement plan as well as the option to participate in a 457 deferred compensation plan. Employees are also eligible for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program.
Minimum qualifications for applicants include being licensed to practice law in North Dakota or expecting imminent admission to the North Dakota Bar. Preference will be given to those with five or more years of legal experience including litigation experience.
Applicants must submit their applications online at www.nd.gov/careers by 11:59 PM on the closing date listed on the opening. The application package should include a resume, cover letter, three professional references, and college transcripts.
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.