The North Dakota Court System has announced a job opening for a Staff Attorney in the District Court located in Mandan. This position aims to expand the applicant pool, from which one candidate will be selected to work within the South Central Judicial District Court Judge Chambers.
The role offers an annual salary of $92,916 and includes benefits such as employer-paid family health insurance premiums, retirement contributions, and generous vacation and sick leave accruals. The application process requires interested candidates to submit a cover letter, resume, writing sample, and a copy of their law school transcript.
"The North Dakota Court System offers employment opportunities that provide a rewarding career in public service working together to deliver justice," reads the job announcement.
The ideal candidate for this position should possess strong oral and written communication skills, enjoy research and analysis, have an eye for detail, demonstrate sound judgment, manage workload effectively, and work well as part of a courtroom team. Specific minimum qualifications include holding a Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school with at least two years of related experience in legal research or case preparation/presentation in state courts. A license to practice law in North Dakota is also required.
Additionally, applicants must either have AAERT (American Association of Electronic Reporters and Transcribers) CER (Certified Electronic Court Reporter) certification or be able to obtain it within six months of starting the job. Comparable certifications by other state or federal courts may be considered as substitutes.
The Staff Attorney will perform extensive legal research and analysis on cases pending before the North Dakota District Courts. Responsibilities include drafting judicial orders based on legal principles and supporting judges during trials by providing necessary legal insights and analyses.
For more detailed information about the responsibilities associated with this position or to apply online, visit: [Job Posting](https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/ndcourts/jobs/4530017/staff-attorney-district-court-mandan?pagetype=jobOpportunitiesJobs).