The North Dakota Court System has announced a job opening for a Staff Attorney position at the District Court in Williston. The role is intended to enhance the applicant pool for a successful candidate who will work within the Northwest Judicial District Court Judge Chambers, either in-person or remotely.
Applicants interested in this full-time position must submit several documents, including a cover letter, resume, writing sample, and law school transcript. The court system emphasizes that it offers rewarding career opportunities in public service and provides an excellent benefits package. This includes employer-paid family health insurance premiums, retirement contributions, and generous vacation and sick leave accruals.
The court seeks candidates who can effectively communicate both orally and in writing, enjoy detailed research and analysis, and demonstrate sound judgment. Candidates should have a juris doctor degree from an accredited law school with two years of related experience conducting legal research or presenting cases in state courts. A North Dakota law license or the ability to obtain one within a year is required.
The responsibilities of the Staff Attorney include providing extensive legal research and analysis on pending cases before the North Dakota District Courts. The attorney will assist judges by drafting judicial orders and providing support services on related matters. Additionally, they may be responsible for recording court proceedings using audio equipment.
Candidates must also meet certain certification requirements if assigned recording duties; specifically, they need AAERT CER certification or its equivalent within six months of job entry.
Further details about this job opportunity can be found on the official government jobs website.