North Dakota Attorney General

The Attorney General is the chief legal officer for the state of North Dakota, and the Attorney General's Office serves more than 70 state agencies, boards, and commissions, as well as the University System (Chancellor's office) the State Board of Higher Education, and various colleges and universities. In furtherance of its mission to deliver the highest quality professional legal services to officials, agencies, and people of the state of North Dakota, the Civil Litigation Division covers a diverse legal landscape, including social and health services, torts, civil rights, constitutional law, prisoner litigation, and labor law.An attorney hired for this position will provide zealous and diligent litigation advocacy and representation to State agencies and officials, as assigned. This position, in addition to handling general civil litigation as assigned, assists with representation of the Department of Health and Human Services (the "Department") in administrative proceedings related to the Department's economic and non-economic programs. This representation includes advocacy on behalf of the Department defending decisions as to Medicaid coverage and recovering Medicaid payments, administrative child protection proceedings, daycare and foster licensing, and the representation of Department staff in miscellaneous legal proceedings. The successful applicant will have the opportunity to represent the Department and other State agencies in the area of appellate advocacy including handling cases in front of the North Dakota Supreme Court. Typical duties for this position include substantive litigation case work with the following tasks: Initial file review and strategic analysis; Client communication, including specific requests for guidance and more general updates;Substantive work such as legal research, writing, discovery, motion practice, and hearing preparation;Seeking additional information such as consulting secondary sources; andAdministrative case management duties such as filing letters, emails, updating status reports, regularly reviewing cases, arranging for administrative help. Division staff are also given the opportunity to participate in local, regional, and national training courses for topics such as advanced trial skills, depositions, appellate advocacy, e-discovery, and negotiations.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, and earning annual and sick leave. Location of Work:The Division office is centrally located in Bismarck, North Dakota.

Minimum Qualifications

Licensed to practice law in North Dakota, or the expectation of imminent admission to the North Dakota bar.High ethical standards; clean discipline record.Ability to maintain a high degree of confidentiality.Excellent written and verbal communication skills.Interpersonal skills needed to work well with clients, colleagues, and the public.The judgment, reliability, and willingness to devote time and energy necessary to provide excellent legal services to the State of North Dakota.Ability, demonstrated in previous employment experience or otherwise shown, to establish and maintain effective, harmonious working relationships with clients, colleagues, and supervisors.Excellent time management and organization skills.Proven ability or potential to do excellent legal work in the areas of legal research and writing, negotiation, and client advise.Successful completion of the interview process, reference checks, and standard background and criminal record checks to determine knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform assistant attorney general tasks.

About Team ND

"Far and away the best prize life offers is the chance to work hard at work worth doing." - Theodore RooseveltMore than 7,500 talented, hard-working people across sixty-three agencies have come together as Team North Dakota. At Team ND, we are driven to succeed through gratitude, humility, curiosity and courage. Our purpose is to empower people, improve lives, and inspire success. Join us in being legendary.Total Rewards: The State of North Dakota is committed to providing team members with a strong and competitive rewards package that support you, your health and your family.Considering a new position on Team ND? How does your current position stack up? Use our Total Rewards Calculator to estimate.

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/careersDocuments to be submitted:ResumeCover letter with a summary that clearly explains how the applicant's work experience is related to the and minimum/preferred qualifications3 Professional ReferencesCollege 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: 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-benefitsVisit North Dakota State government: http://www.nd.govTo 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 (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. Sect. 23-12-10.

The Attorney General is the chief legal officer for the state of North Dakota, and the Attorney General's Office serves more than 70 state agencies, boards, and commissions, as well as the University System (Chancellor's office) the State Board of Higher Education, and various colleges and universities. In furtherance of its mission to deliver the highest quality professional legal services to officials, agencies, and people of the state of North Dakota, the Civil Litigation Division covers a diverse legal landscape. An attorney hired for this position will provide zealous and diligent litigation advocacy to State agencies and officials, as assigned, in subject matter areas including social and health services, torts, civil rights, constitutional law, prisoner litigation, enforcement actions, and labor law. Typical duties for this position include substantive litigation case work with the following tasks: Initial file review and strategic analysis; Client communication, including specific requests for guidance and more general updates;Substantive work such as legal research, writing, discovery, motion practice, and hearing preparation;Seeking additional information such as consulting secondary sources; andAdministrative case management duties such as filing letters, emails, updating status reports, regularly reviewing cases, arranging for administrative help. Division staff are also given the opportunity to participate in local, regional, and national training courses for topics such as advanced trial skills, depositions, appellate advocacy, e-discovery, and negotiations.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, and earning annual and sick leave. Location of Work:The Division office is centrally located in Bismarck, North Dakota.

Minimum Qualifications

Licensed to practice law in North Dakota, or the expectation of imminent admission to the North Dakota bar.High ethical standards; clean discipline record.Ability to maintain a high degree of confidentiality.Excellent written and verbal communication skills.Interpersonal skills needed to work well with clients, colleagues, and the public.The judgment, reliability, and willingness to devote time and energy necessary to provide excellent legal services to the State of North Dakota.Ability, demonstrated in previous employment experience or otherwise shown, to establish and maintain effective, harmonious working relationships with clients, colleagues, and supervisors.Excellent time management and organization skills.Proven ability or potential to do excellent legal work in the areas of legal research and writing, negotiation, and client advise.Successful completion of the interview process, reference checks, and standard background and criminal record checks to determine knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform assistant attorney general tasks.Preferred QualificationsA minimum of 1-2 years of experience practicing general civil litigation or other comparable litigation-related experience.

About Team ND

"Far and away the best prize life offers is the chance to work hard at work worth doing." - Theodore RooseveltMore than 7,500 talented, hard-working people across sixty-three agencies have come together as Team North Dakota. At Team ND, we are driven to succeed through gratitude, humility, curiosity and courage. Our purpose is to empower people, improve lives, and inspire success. Join us in being legendary.Total Rewards: The State of North Dakota is committed to providing team members with a strong and competitive rewards package that support you, your health and your family.Considering a new position on Team ND? How does your current position stack up? Use our Total Rewards Calculator to estimate.

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/careersDocuments to be submitted:ResumeCover letter with a summary that clearly explains how the applicant's work experience is related to the and minimum/preferred qualifications3 Professional ReferencesCollege 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: 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-benefitsVisit North Dakota State government: http://www.nd.govTo 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 (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. Sect. 23-12-10.

The IT/CJIS Division provides technology support services to all divisions within the Office of Attorney General. IT/CJIS develops various systems requested by all divisions. This position develops, manages and maintains the architecture for an extremely complex environment to help bridge technology with business improvement and need, while setting direction for the agency's technical environment in line with the State's architecture. This role provides supervision to staff within the IT/CJIS division as well. In this role you will be expected to: Identify, understand, and build professional relationships with business units and stakeholdersLearn about business goals, objectives, challenges, and needsRead grant applications and determine technical impactProvide technical recommendations and manage expectationsDocument current and future state workflowsGather and document business and functional requirements for projectsDevelop wireframes, user interface (UI) mockups, and prototypes to communicate and demonstrate solutionsEnsure solutions meet user needs and align with technical standards, policies, and best practicesCollaborate on database design solutionsAid in resolving data-related issues (such as deadlocks and timeouts)Identify and recommend opportunities for performance enhancementsTechnology RadarIdentify used technologiesEvaluate team expertiseAdvise on technologies to retire, endure, explore, and adoptPrototype and demonstrate technologiesResearch .NET Framework, .NET, project types, and popular enterprise technologiesConsider risk and balance the adoption of new technologies with the expertise and capacity of the development teamCollaborate with IT Operations team for network engineering, system administration, hardware, licensing, and procurement needsIn 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, and earning annual and sick leave.Employees in this position are eligible for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program.This position is an in-person position, located in Bismarck, North Dakota. All normal work hours will be conducted in person, in an office setting. No remote work or hybrid work is available.

Minimum Qualifications

A bachelor's degree with a major in computer science, computer or management information systems, project management, or a closely related field and four years of work experience involving business analysis, computer development/programming, or technology implementation, such as requirements planning and management, elicitation, documentation, solution assessment, training, customer account management, or IT product/project management etc. Additional work experience as described may substitute for up to two years of the education requirement on a year-for-year basis.Demonstrated experience supervising, 2 years minimumDemonstrate experience with Business ArchitectureDemonstrate experience with Data ArchitectureDemonstrate experience with Technology ArchitectureMust have excellent prioritization, time management, and organization skills.Ability to establish and maintain effective, harmonious working relationships with co-workers and supervisors.Ability to maintain a high degree of confidentiality.Display interpersonal skills in dealing with customers and co-workers, utilize appropriate telephone etiquette, demonstrate appropriate written and verbal communication skills, and demonstrate ability to perform standard office tasks and operate standard office equipment.Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skillsAbility to implement new systems and procedures and evaluate their effectivenessMust successfully complete the interview process, reference checks, criminal record checks, and standard background check.

About Team ND

"Far and away the best prize life offers is the chance to work hard at work worth doing." - Theodore RooseveltMore than 7,500 talented, hard-working people across sixty-three agencies have come together as Team North Dakota. At Team ND, we are driven to succeed through gratitude, humility, curiosity and courage. Our purpose is to empower people, improve lives, and inspire success. Join us in being legendary.Total Rewards: The State of North Dakota is committed to providing team members with a strong and competitive rewards package that support you, your health and your family.Considering a new position on Team ND? How does your current position stack up? Use our Total Rewards Calculator to estimate.

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/careersDocuments to be submitted:ResumeCover letter with a summary that clearly explains how the applicant's work experience is related to the and minimum/preferred qualifications3 Professional ReferencesCollege 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: 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-benefitsVisit North Dakota State government: http://www.nd.govTo 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 (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. Sect. 23-12-10.

The Training and Communications Specialist for the Gaming Division within the Office of Attorney General is responsible for developing and conducting training with the charitable gaming organizations throughout the state both in-person and online. This position will also maintain state recordkeeping forms, the gaming website, press releases, legislative tracking of gaming bills, newsletters, and email communications to gaming manufacturers, distributors, and organizations. This position will be required to occasionally travel, work some evenings, hours are flexible, but work should not exceed a 40-hour work week.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 defined benefit plan, the option to contribute to a medical spending account, and earning annual and sick leave.Employees in this position are eligible for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program.This position will be responsible for the following: Develop on-line, in-person, and group training presentations, programs, and materials and update on a continual basis using Microsoft PowerPoint.Schedule training sessions and arrange for facilities to be used. Conduct on-line or in-person training sessions for both small and large groups with gaming organizations using sample forms, state laws and rules, and presentations. This also requires written summaries of training, maintaining lists of attendees, and updating training databases. Conduct public speaking events to small groups and groups of 50+ on occasion, about gaming laws and rules. Create and update gaming recordkeeping forms and sample forms for the gaming industry using design software (Adobe Designer).Development of materials using Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.Compose written instructions to be used with recordkeeping forms for the gaming industry. Assist with updating of gaming web page and collaborate with the Attorney General's IT department.Assist and collaborate with the various sections of gaming staff as needed.May require some travel and evenings.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in communications or education. Accounting, politics, marketing, or business degree, classes, or background preferred.Ability to work independently. Preference will be given to applicants who have gaming knowledge and/or experience but it is not required.Training or teaching experience to both small and large groups (or classes educating how to train individuals). Experience with public speaking and presenting.Must be willing to grow and adapt to the needs of the gaming division.Advanced understanding of Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook. Ability to learn new software with ease. Excellent organizational skills and demonstrated ability to manage detailed information efficiently and accurately.Demonstrated excellent written and verbal communication skills.Be able to design and develop ways to explain North Dakota Century and Administrative Code effectively.Strong and developed interpersonal skills necessary to work well with coworkers, supervisors, and gaming organizations.Must be willing to travel, work some evenings, and be flexible with work schedule.Successful completion of the interview process, reference checks, and standard background and criminal record checks to determine knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform Training and Communications Specialist tasks.REQUIRED: All applicants invited to an interview will be required to give a 5-minute PowerPoint presentation on the topic of their choice.

About Team ND

"Far and away the best prize life offers is the chance to work hard at work worth doing." - Theodore RooseveltMore than 7,500 talented, hard-working people across sixty-three agencies have come together as Team North Dakota. At Team ND, we are driven to succeed through gratitude, humility, curiosity and courage. Our purpose is to empower people, improve lives, and inspire success. Join us in being legendary.Total Rewards: The State of North Dakota is committed to providing team members with a strong and competitive rewards package that support you, your health and your family.Considering a new position on Team ND? How does your current position stack up? Use our Total Rewards Calculator to estimate.

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/careersDocuments to be submitted:ResumeCover letter with a summary that clearly explains how the applicant's work experience is related to the and minimum/preferred qualifications3 Professional ReferencesCollege 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. 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: 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-benefitsVisit North Dakota State government: http://www.nd.govTo 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 (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. Sect. 23-12-10.