The North Dakota Department of Health and Human Services (ND HHS) is seeking a Legal Assistant for its Child Support division. The role involves supporting attorneys by gathering information, preparing legal documents, coordinating service of documents, and maintaining legal templates. Responsibilities also include handling inquiries, managing data in the child support system FACSES, and keeping track of case progress.
Candidates must have completed two years of college in pre-law or legal assistance and possess two years of experience in legal research analysis. Equivalent work experience may substitute for educational requirements on a year-for-year basis.
The position allows remote work within North Dakota during regular business hours with travel for meetings as needed. ND HHS aims to deliver services focused on dignity and respect with a team of 2,800 members supported by over $6 billion from various funding sources.
"Far and away the best prize life offers is the chance to work hard at work worth doing," said Theodore Roosevelt, reflecting Team North Dakota's ethos. Comprising more than 7,500 individuals across sixty-three agencies, Team ND seeks to empower people and improve lives through gratitude, humility, curiosity, and courage.
The State of North Dakota provides a competitive rewards package for its employees. Prospective applicants can use the Total Rewards Calculator to compare their current benefits with those offered by Team ND.
Applications must demonstrate that candidates meet minimum qualifications by the closing date at 11:59 pm. Applicants need to be legally authorized to work in the U.S., as sponsorships are not provided. This employer participates in E-Verify for employment eligibility verification.
For further details or accommodations during the application process, contact Paulette Oberst at poberst@nd.gov or call 701-328-5440. Technical difficulties can be addressed by contacting recruiter@nd.gov or calling (701) 328-3290.
North Dakota ensures equal employment opportunities without discrimination based on race, color, national origin, sex (including sexual orientation and gender identity), genetics, religion, age or disability in compliance with the North Dakota Human Rights Act. Smoking is prohibited in all state employment locations per N.D.C.C. § 23-12-10.
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