Job Description

Summary of Work

Independently reviews and analyzes case files, researches applicable law, and evaluates case strengths, weaknesses, and strategic options. Assesses reconsideration requests, develops case strategies for counsel, and advises adjusters, supervisors, and agency staff on legal interpretations without attorney oversight.


Initiates and participates in settlement negotiations; directs and evaluates investigations involving claimants, employers, and providers; and recommends appropriate next steps. Drafts complex legal orders, stipulations, correspondence, and detailed research memoranda on statutory interpretation, legislative intent, and case-specific issues.


Utilizes research tools such as Westlaw, Modern Workers' Compensation Law, Session Laws, and state codes. Provides training and guidance to paralegals and staff, assists attorneys with assignments and special projects, and responds to public and internal inquiries by providing clear, accurate statutory interpretations and legal information.

Minimum Qualifications

Requires completion of a bachelor's degree with a major in paralegal, legal assistant studies, or pre-law


Two years of paralegal or legal assistant experience that included application of research and analysis to draft pleadings, discovery documents, motions, briefs, and other legal documents is required.


Work experience as a Certified Legal Assistant may be substituted for the education requirement on a year-for-year basis.

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.

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Application Procedures

Apply online and upload the following information: cover letter (addressed to Human Resources), resume, references, and copy of college transcripts (if applicable).

All application materials must be received by the closing date to be considered for the open position.

Background checks will be conducted.


WSI staff will score all applications based on a 100-point scoring and rating system. Applications should include information that directly addresses how the applicant meets the minimum qualifications and a summary of work. It is very important to be thorough and detailed in the application materials. Incomplete sections in the application will not be given credit.


Applicants with disabilities should contact Denise Osmond at 701-328-3849 in advance of applying to discuss any special provisions needed for applying or interviewing.

If you are experiencing technical difficulties with the Application Process or uploading attachments

, please contact recruiter@nd.gov or 701-328-3290.


ND Relay Number 1-800-366-6888.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The State of North Dakota and this hiring agency do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex (including sexual orientation and gender identity), genetics, religion, age or disability in employment or the provisions of services and complies with the provisions of the North Dakota Human Rights Act.


As an employer, the State of North Dakota prohibits smoking in all places of state employment in accordance with N.D.C.C. Sect. 23-12-10.