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Job Announcement: Paralegal - Office of Disciplinary Counsel Monday, April 13, 2026

Salary: $35,730.00 Annually
Location: Bismarck, ND
Job Type: Part-Time/Regular
Job Number: 2026-DB-BIS-27-PAR
Department: Disciplinary Board of the Supreme Court
Opening Date: 04/13/2026
Closing Date: 5/4/2026 11:59 PM Central

General Summary or Purpose

This recruitment is for a part-time position working 20 hours per week with benefits provided.

Interested applicants must submit the following:  1) resume; 2) cover letter with a summary explaining how the applicant's work experience is related to the responsibilities and essential functions and minimum/preferred qualifications; 3) three professional references; and 4) writing sample.


If you are drawn to legal research, analyzing, and writing in completing investigations, this opportunity may be right for you. 

The Ideal Candidate:

  • Easily engages and communicates with others orally and in writing. 
  • Enjoys researching, analyzing, and writing. 
  • Obsesses with detail ensuring accuracy of work.
  • Deliberately and thoroughly analyzes work and applies rules. 
  • Demonstrates an ability to identify and evaluate key concepts and facts. 
  • Thrives on having a constant workload and working independently. 
  • Finds it rewarding to be highly dependable.

The Ideal Candidate Minimum Qualifications: 

Requires the following:

  • Two years of experience as a paralegal or legal assistant or equivalent job duties. 
  • Preference given to persons with legal office experience. 


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Major Responsibilities & Essential Functions

Title of Immediate Supervisor: Disciplinary Counsel
Accountable For (Job Titles): None
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

The Paralegal-Disciplinary Counsel is responsible for investigating allegations of ethical misconduct by lawyers.

  • Interviews complainants, respondent attorneys, and any witnesses.
  • Performs legal research and conducts legal analysis for review by an attorney.
  • Prepares draft investigative reports, memorandums of interviews, legal documents, letters, and other correspondence for review by attorneys.
  • Uses communication skills to effectively deal with various personalities and issues arising from complaints.
  • Organizes and prioritizes work.
  • Meets deadlines.
  • Maintains files and calendars.
  • Performs other miscellaneous duties as assigned by the Disciplinary Counsel.

Minimum Qualifications & Certification or Licensing Requirements

Requires two years of experience as a paralegal or legal assistant or equivalent job duties.  Preference given to persons with legal office experience.

Knowledge, Skill, & Physical Requirements

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Ability to conduct legal research and analysis of complex legal issues which will be reviewed by an attorney.
  • Excellent time management and organization skills.
  • The judgment, reliability, and willingness to devote the time and energy necessary to conduct complete investigations.
  • Knowledge and skills in the use of computers for preparing letters, legal documents, reports, memorandums, data entry, and other correspondence and forms.  Experience with Microsoft Word and Outlook required.
  • Requires a high degree of confidentiality and a high degree of communication skills to deal with complainants, respondent attorneys, potential witnesses, and the general public.

View the job posting here: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/ndcourts/jobs/5299630/paralegal-office-of-disciplinary-counsel?pagetype=jobOpportunitiesJobs