Assistant State’s Attorney II – with Underfill

The Burleigh County Human Resource Department will be accepting applications from October 31, 2019 through December 1, 2019 for the position of an Assistant State’s Attorney II available in the Burleigh County State’s Attorney’s office.

Salary Grade:             13                                                                   

Starting Pay Range:  $76,648 - $84,510 annually - DOE                  Type of Recruitment: Internal/External

Job Summary: Under supervision of the State’s Attorney, is responsible for duties associated with various legal functions of the agency such as conducting lawsuits, gathering evidence, enforcing laws, and maintaining narrative files.              

Minimum Qualifications:

• Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school and licensed to practice law in the State of North Dakota.
• Must have two or more years of experience as an attorney practicing criminal law.
• Requires a valid driver’s license; applicant will be subject to a standard post offer background and criminal records check.
• Must efficiently operate a computer with knowledge of word processing, Westlaw, and/or similar legal research software.
• Must communicate clearly and concisely, orally and in writing.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Responsible for gathering evidence, conducting criminal and civil lawsuits including trials and appeals, and presenting information in court to prosecute or defend actions.
• Advise law enforcement officers, prepare and present warrants, hold probable cause hearings, and review police reports for prosecution. 
• Advise elected and appointed officials and county employees as to their legal duties.
• Draft legal documents, prepare legal opinions, pleadings, motions, briefs and orders, and conduct legal research.
• Establish and maintain working relationships with judiciary, other attorneys, county officials, and law enforcement.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Assistant State’s Attorney I Underfill

If no candidates meet the above requirements the position may be underfilled with an Assistant State’s Attorney I

Grade 11, Starting Pay Range: $66,664 -  $73,486 annually

• Minimum qualifications for Assistant State’s Attorney I require the same as listed above except: No years of experience is necessary.
• Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school and licensed to practice in the state of North Dakota.

OR

• Those sitting for the February 2020 BAR Exam.

Burleigh County offers excellent benefits.