Tax Attorney jobs in Mandan, ND

Summary of Work

This position provides 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. The position requires skills in both civil and criminal litigation.

The successful candidate for this position will work as a member of an interdisciplinary team of investigative agents, auditors, nurse auditor/investigator, and attorneys, seeking civil remedies such as financial restitution and penalties, divestment or forfeiture, and 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. The Assistant Attorney General serving in this position will consult with investigators and analysts, review evidence, prepare and file civil and criminal actions in the appropriate court, conduct discovery, draft and respond to motions and other court filings, attend hearings, negotiate settlements, and take matters to trial as needed.

The attorney accepting this position must maintain the integrity of the Attorney General's Office, as well as the confidentiality of information as required by the North Dakota Office of Attorney General. In-state travel, including some over-night travel, is expected. Also, out of state training opportunities will be available.

Will also perform other duties or responsibilities as assigned by the Division Director, including travel or overtime as required by the position. Both in state and out of state training opportunities will be available.

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.

Employees in this position are eligible for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program.

This is an in-person position located in Bismarck, ND.

Minimum Qualifications

3. High ethical standards; clean discipline record.

4. Ability to maintain a high degree of confidentiality.

5. Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

7. Necessary interpersonal skills needed to work well with the public, colleagues, state and federal regulatory and law enforcement agencies, the state and federal court systems and others.

10. Excellent time management and organization skills.

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