The North Dakota Court System is seeking a Staff Attorney for the District Court in Wahpeton, ND. This full-time position offers an annual salary ranging from $109,296 to $150,960 and includes benefits such as employer-paid family health insurance premiums, retirement contributions, and generous leave accruals.
Applicants are required to submit a cover letter, resume, writing sample, and law school transcript by March 16, 2025. The role primarily involves providing legal research and analysis of cases pending before the North Dakota District Courts. Responsibilities include assisting judges with drafting judicial orders and making recommendations on case dispositions.
The ideal candidate should have a Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school and two years of related experience in legal research or case presentation in state courts. A valid North Dakota law license or the ability to obtain one within a year is necessary. Additionally, candidates must possess a valid driver's license or evidence of equivalent mobility.
Duties involve conducting legal research on precedents, statutes, regulations, legislative history, reviewing case records, drafting findings and orders across various areas of law including civil and criminal cases. The attorney will also edit draft opinions prepared by other staff members and offer changes where needed.
Additional responsibilities include drafting jury instructions for trials and assisting judges during complex trials by providing legal insights on trial matters as requested. In districts with multiple law clerks, supervision duties may be assigned by the presiding judge.
A successful candidate should demonstrate strong skills in organizing work priorities, conducting thorough legal research using resources like Westlaw or Lexis Nexis, formulating clear legal orders according to court requirements, and presenting complex topics effectively.
Physical requirements for this position include sedentary work involving minimal physical exertion. Some travel may be necessary within or outside the district for court proceedings.
For more details about this job opportunity at the North Dakota Court System or to apply online visit: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/ndcourts/jobs/4842360/staff-attorney-district-court-wahpeton?pagetype=jobOpportunitiesJobs