Paralegal-Office of Disciplinary Counsel

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: 

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

Testimonials/Work FAQs/Interesting Facts/Code of Conduct
Career Opportunities/Working at the ND Court SystemTitle 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.

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