Assistant State's Attorney

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Assistant State's Attorney – The Assistant State’s Attorney provides support to the State’s Attorney by prosecuting criminal offenses and providing legal representation to Williams County regarding civil matters.

• Conducts criminal prosecutions and civil litigations
• Attends and represents Williams County in various courtroom proceedings, such as bond hearings, pre-trial hearings, suppression hearings, bench trials, and jury trials
• Drafts and files motions, briefs, and other pleadings
• Reviews law enforcement records and prepares criminal charging documents
• Consults with law enforcement personnel regarding investigations and legal procedures
• Presents criminal and non-criminal juvenile petitions to the Court for adjudication and disposition
• Presents mental health involuntary commitment petitions to the Court for consideration and disposition
• Maintains up-to-date knowledge of techniques, information, and developments in the legal field
• Assists in the duties of the State’s Attorney in their absence or as requested
• Maintains confidentiality of non-public records and makes available all data and information deemed a public record by the North Dakota Century Code

• Juris Doctorate Degree
• Must be a member in good standing with the North Dakota State Bar Association OR be able to obtain licensing shortly after hire
• Two (2) years of law experience, preferred
• Must possess a valid North Dakota Driver’s License or equivalent
• Must pass a thorough background check and pre-employment drug and alcohol screening

• Must be available to provide on-call legal assistance outside of regular work hours

Compensation: Starting salary is $ based on qualifications and experience. Williams County provides generous benefits to full-time regular employees: paid sick and vacation leave, a fully paid health/dental/vision benefit plan for employees and dependents, term life insurance of $25,000, 100% contribution toward retirement benefits through the ND Public Employees Retirement System, and 12 paid holidays each year.

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All offers of employment will be contingent upon successful completion of a pre-employment drug screening, background check, and reference review.