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Job Announcement - Child Support Attorney Friday, July 19, 2024

Child Support - Remote in ND (Bismarck, Fargo, and Williston) - Attorney 

As an Attorney I you will have principal duties which include but are not limited to litigating the establishment of paternity, child support obligations, and health insurance obligations; enforcing child support and medical support obligations; reviewing and modifying court orders; assisting staff in legal matters; drafting legal documents and performing legal research; providing input when formulating policy and procedures; and public relations. Duties may also involve appellate work. 

To thrive in this position, you should have family law experience and/or Title IV D experience. 

To be considered for this position you are required to have a Juris Doctorate degree, a current license to practice law in North Dakota or ability to obtain such a license. 

This position requires a valid driver’s license and successful completion of the assigned defensive driving course during new-hire orientation.

About HHS: 

ND HHS strives to make North Dakota the healthiest state in the nation by reinforcing the foundations of well-being: physical, economic, and behavioral. Those services are to be delivered as close to home as possible with a focus on dignity and respect. The keys to delivery of those services are the 2800 committed, compassionate ND HHS team members and more than $6 billion in funding from nearly 200 different federal, state, and special sources.

Location: 

ND HHS utilizes a blended workplace model. This position will work from home with traveling for court as needed to cover multiple counties.

 

Your resume should include information to demonstrate how you meet the minimum qualifications as posted. If the Department’s Human Resource Division is unable to determine that you meet the minimum qualifications, credit will not be given. All application material must be received on or before the closing date by 11:59 pm.

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. The Department of Health & Human Services does not offer or provide sponsorships.

This employer participates in E-Verify.  Please visit the following website for additional information: https://www.hhs.nd.gov/careers/e-verify

A copy of your qualifying degrees transcript and any applicable certifications or licensures must be provided at the time of an interview.

For more information about the position or if you need an accommodation, please contact Paulette Oberst at poberst@nd.gov or at 701.328.7533.

Employing Unit: ND HHS – Child Support

Unit Phone Number: 701.328.2310

TTY Number: ND Relay Service 1-800-366-6888 (text); 1-800-366-6889 (voice)

View the online job posting here: https://www.cnd.nd.gov/psc/recruit/EMPLOYEE/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM_FL.HRS_CG_SEARCH_FL.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_JBPST_FL&Action=U&SiteId=11000&FOCUS=Applicant&JobOpeningId=3028373&PostingSeq=1&