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The Assistant State’s Attorney provides support to the State’s Attorney by prosecuting criminal offenses and providing legal representation to Williams County regarding civil matters.
*Examples of Duties*
_The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the primary duties and responsibilities performed by incumbents in this position.
The duties and responsibilities described are not a comprehensive list and may change with or without notice.
Incumbents must be able to perform the essential function of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.
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· Conducts criminal prosecutions and civil litigations
· Attends and represents Williams County in various courtroom proceedings, such as bond hearings, pre-trial hearings, suppression hearings, bench trials, and jury trials
· Drafts and files motions, briefs, and other pleadings
· Reviews law enforcement records and prepares criminal charging documents
· Consults with law enforcement personnel regarding investigations and legal procedures
· Presents criminal and non-criminal juvenile petitions to the Court for adjudication and disposition
· Presents mental health involuntary commitment petitions to the Court for consideration and disposition
· Maintains up-to-date knowledge of techniques, information, and developments in the legal field
· Assists in the duties of the State’s Attorney in their absence or as requested
· Maintains confidentiality of non-public records and makes available all data and information deemed a public record by the North Dakota Century Code.
*Typical Qualifications*
· Juris Doctorate Degree
· Must be a member in good standing with the North Dakota State Bar Association OR be able to obtain licensing shortly after hire
· Two (2) years of law experience, preferred
· Must possess a valid North Dakota Driver’s License or equivalent
· Must pass a thorough background check and pre-employment drug and alcohol screening
*Special Working Conditions:*
· Must be available to provide on-call legal assistance outside of regular work hours
*Compensation: *Starting salary is $110,000.
00 based on qualifications and experience.
Williams County provides generous benefits to full-time regular employees: paid sick and vacation leave, a for employees and dependents, term life insurance of $25,000, 100% contribution toward retirement benefits through the ND Public Employees Retirement System, and 12 paid holidays each year.
To learn more about Williams County, please visit our website: www.
williamsnd.
com/departments/county-information/
To learn more about living and working in Williams County, visit whereinwilliamscounty.
com.
_All offers of employment will be contingent upon successful completion of a pre-employment drug screening, background check, and reference review.
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Apply online at www.
governmentjobs.
com/careers/williams
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $110,000.
00 per year
Benefits:
* Dental insurance
* Employee assistance program
* Flexible spending account
* Health insurance
* Life insurance
* Paid time off
* Retirement plan
* Vision insurance
Schedule:
* 8 hour shift
* Day shift
* Monday to Friday
Ability to Relocate:
* Williston, ND 58801: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person