The North Dakota Court System has announced the opening for a Staff Attorney position within the District Court Judge Chambers in Dickinson, ND. This full-time role offers an annual salary of $109,296, with benefits such as employer-paid family health insurance and retirement contributions.
The position is designed for a candidate to support judges or judicial referees through extensive legal research and providing recommendations on case dispositions. Candidates are expected to have a juris doctor degree with at least two years of related legal experience. A North Dakota law license or the ability to obtain one within a year is required. Additionally, the candidate must hold a valid driver’s license and may need specific certifications if assigned recording duties.
According to the announcement, duties will include applying legal principles, conducting in-depth research, drafting findings and orders, and assisting through trial proceedings. The selected attorney will work closely with judges and may engage in supervisory roles within a multi-clerk district scenario.
Qualifications also emphasize strong communication, research, organization, and writing skills, along with a capacity for critical thinking and judgment. The role demands reliability and teamwork within the courtroom context besides managing extensive workloads.
The court system emphasizes the importance of compensation discussions, reflecting its comprehensive compensation strategy. Interested candidates can view the complete job posting online.