Assistant State's Attorney II - with Under Fill
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.
- Two openings include a full-time position for a criminal prosecutor, and a part-time position for a county government / civil attorney.
Responsibilities:
- Responsible for gathering evidence, conducting criminal and civil lawsuits including trials and appeals, and presenting information to court to prosecute or defend actions.
- Advise law enforcement officers, prepare and present warrants, hold probable cause hearings, and review police reports for prosecution.
- Advise elected and appointed officials and county employees as to their legal duties.
- Draft legal documents, prepare legal opinions, pleadings, motions, briefs and orders, and conduct legal research.
- 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.
Candidate Requirements:
- Same as listed above except: No years of experience required.
- Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school and licensed to practice law in the State of North Dakota.
- Those sitting for the July 2025, BAR Exam