Closing Date: 1st July, 2026
Description:
North Dakota Health and Human Services Child Support division is hiring an attorney that will be Remote in North Dakota.As an Attorney 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 ideally have family law, Title IV D or other relevant legal experience.
To be considered, you are required to have a Juris Doctorate degree, a current license to practice law in North Dakota or the 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. The keys to success are the 2800 committed, team members who are guided by a simple but powerful belief: when we lead with light, we create systems and services rooted in hope, clarity, and possibility. Their work is supported with more than $6 billion in funding from nearly 400 different federal, state, and special sources.
To succeed in this role, you must lead with LIGHT - Leading with hope, instilling purpose and meaning, galvanizing gratitude, honoring health, and talking, walking and teaching civility, kindness and love for all.
Location:
This position will be based in Fargo, but the successful applicant may work from home with travel to court as needed.
About Team ND
"Far and away the best prize life offers is the chance to work hard at work worth doing." - Theodore Roosevelt
More 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 (https://www.omb.nd.gov/sites/www/files/documents/team-nd-careers/beingpartofteamndbenefitsandextras.pdf) 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 (https://www.omb.nd.gov/team-nd-careers/total-rewards-calculator) to estimate.
Application Procedures
Your resume must clearly show the months and years of employment for each position listed. This information is required to accurately calculate your qualifying experience and determine whether you meet the minimum qualifications of the position. Resumes that do not include sufficient employment date may not be able to be fully evaluated.
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 HHS ND Careers E-Verify (https://www.omb.nd.gov/team-nd-careers/total-rewards-calculator)
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 Eeva Wendorf at ewendorf@nd.gov or at (701) 328-5424.
Employing Unit ND HHS – Child Support
TTY Number ND Relay Service 1 (800) 366-6888 (text) or 1 (800) 366-6889 (voice)
If you are experiencing technical difficulties with the Application Process or uploading attachments, please contact recruiter@nd.gov or (701) 328-3290.
