JOB TITLE: Assistant State's Attorney II

TERMS: Full Time / Exempt

SALARY: $87,505.60 to $97,094.40 per year, Grade 16

APPLICATION DEADLINE: December 7, 2022 - APPLICANTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY AS SOON AS POSSIBLE. Applicants will be considered immediately upon submitting application materials. The position may be filled prior to the listed closing date after successful completion of the application and interview process.

ABOUT THE POSITIONS: The Burleigh County State's Attorney's Office is adding THREE (3) NEW ATTORNEY POSITIONS beginning January 1, 2023.  We're looking for attorneys with an interest in prosecuting DUI and traffic crimes, drug crimes, and an attorney interested in civil litigation and research of county government issues.

ABOUT THE ROLE: Under supervision of the State's Attorney, is responsible for duties associated with various legal functions of the agency such as conducting lawsuits, gathering evidence, enforcing laws, and maintaining narrative files.

RESPONSIBILITIES:  

1. Responsible for gathering evidence, conducting criminal and civil lawsuits including trials and appeals, and presenting information in court to prosecute or defend actions.
2. Advise law enforcement officers, prepare and present warrants, hold probable cause hearings, and review police reports for prosecution. 
3. Advise elected and appointed officials and county employees as to their legal duties.
4. Draft legal documents, prepare legal opinions, pleadings, motions, briefs and orders, and conduct legal research.
5. Establish and maintain working relationships with judiciary, other attorneys, county officials, and law enforcement.

CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS:

• Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school and licensed to practice law in the State of North Dakota.
• Must have two or more years of experience as an attorney practicing criminal law.
• Requires a valid driver's license; applicant will be subject to a standard post offer background and criminal records check.
• Must efficiently operate a computer with knowledge of word processing, Westlaw, and/or similar legal research software.
• Must communicate clearly and concisely, orally and in writing.

IF NO CANDIDATES MEET THE ABOVE REQUIREMENTS THE POSITION MAY BE UNDER FILLED WITH AN ASSISTANT STATE'S ATTORNEY I

JOB TITLE: Assistant State's Attorney I

TERMS: Full Time / Exempt

SALARY: $79,352.00 to $88,067.20 per year, Grade 14

CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS:

• Same as listed above except: No years of experience required
• Juris Doctorate form an accredited law school and licensed to practice in the state of North Dakota.
• Those sitting for the February 2023 BAR Exam.

A COMPLETE JOB DESCRIPTION IS AVAILABLE AT THE BURLEIGH COUNTY HUMAN RESOURCE OFFICE