The North Dakota Court System has announced a job opening for a Staff Attorney in the District Court located in Jamestown, ND. The position offers an annual salary ranging from $109,296 to $150,960 and is classified as full-time and regular.
Applications are open until February 25, 2025. Interested candidates must submit a cover letter, resume, writing sample, and law school transcript. The role primarily involves remote work but requires occasional in-person attendance at court hearings and trials.
The court system highlights its benefits package which includes employer-paid family health insurance premiums, retirement contributions, and generous vacation and sick leave accruals. This opportunity is suitable for individuals interested in supporting judges by providing extensive legal research and analysis of legal issues to make recommendations on case dispositions.
Candidates should have strong communication skills both orally and in writing, enjoy researching and analyzing information, possess attention to detail for accuracy of work, demonstrate sound judgment with critical thinking abilities, thrive under constant workload pressure while prioritizing tasks effectively, and be dependable team players during trial preparations.
Minimum qualifications include 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. Additionally, if assigned recording duties, certification as an electronic court reporter may be necessary within six months of employment.
The Staff Attorney will conduct detailed legal research on precedents for all judges in the district; draft findings for complex cases across various areas including civil and criminal law; edit opinions prepared by other staff; provide background research; draft jury instructions; assist judges through trials with insight into trial matters; supervise term law clerks if assigned; accurately record court proceedings using audio equipment when necessary; perform courtroom duties such as administering oaths or marking documents among others.
For further details about this position visit the official job posting online at the provided link.