The North Dakota Court System is seeking candidates for a paralegal position within the South Central Judicial District Court Judge Chambers in Bismarck. The full-time role offers an annual salary of $59,952 and includes benefits such as employer-paid family health insurance premiums, retirement contributions, and generous vacation and sick leave accruals.
Applicants interested in legal research, analysis, and writing are encouraged to apply. Responsibilities include providing administrative support to a district judge or judicial referee, summarizing case laws, composing legal documents, and coordinating court schedules. Candidates must submit a cover letter and resume.
Ideal candidates should possess strong communication skills, attention to detail, the ability to work independently with a constant workload, and be highly dependable. Minimum qualifications require one of several combinations of education and experience: a high school diploma with seven years of experience; completion of a national certifying examination for legal assistants/paralegals; a bachelor's degree with relevant coursework or experience; or graduation from an ABA-approved program.
A valid driver's license or equivalent mobility is required. Additionally, candidates need AAERT CER certification or must obtain it within one year of job entry. A comparable certification by another state or federal court may be substituted.
The position involves various clerical tasks including maintaining court logs, preparing legal documents, coordinating meetings, and ensuring accurate records of court proceedings. Travel within the district for court proceedings is also required.
Interested applicants can view the complete job posting at the provided link.