• Prosecutes criminal offenses including bench and jury trials; makes all related required appearances
• Drafts briefs and submits motions regarding criminal cases
• Prepares criminal charges including reviewing related reports
• Consults with law enforcement personnel regarding investigations and legal procedures
• Presents criminal and non-criminal juvenile petitions to the Court for adjudication and disposition
• Provides general assistance to State’s Attorney including drafting briefs and motions as requested
• Presents mental health involuntary commitment petitions to the Court for consideration and disposition
• Oversees child support enforcement
• May fulfill duties of State’s Attorney in his/her absence as required
• Maintains confidentiality of non-public records and makes available all data and information deemed a public record by the North Dakota Century Code

• Juris Doctorate Degree
• Preferable: two (2) years law experience
• Must be a member in good standing with the North Dakota State Bar Association OR able to obtain licensing shortly after hire date
• Must possess a valid North Dakota Driver’s License or equivalent.Special Working Conditions:
• Must be available to provide on-call legal assistance outside of normal work hours.

• Knowledge of judicial principles and practices.
• Knowledge of North Dakota and Federal case law.
• Knowledge of criminal and civil law processes and procedures.
• Knowledge of methods used for prosecuting criminal offenses.
• Knowledge of processes for drafting legal briefs, motions, and ordinances.
• Knowledge of procedures for presenting mental health and juvenile petitions.
• Skill in successfully prosecuting criminal offenses.
• Skill in drafting legal documentation including briefs, motions, and ordinances.
• Skill in consulting with law enforcement personnel regarding investigations and legal procedures.
• Skill in presenting mental health and juvenile petitions to the Court.
• Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with County departments and personnel, County officials, law enforcement personnel, outside agencies, community groups, and members of the public.

Compensation: Compensation for this position is $79,000-$88,000 depending on experience and training. Williams County provides generous benefits to full-time regular employees: paid sick and vacation leave, a fully paid health/dental/vision benefit plan for employees and dependents, term life insurance of $25,000, 100% contribution toward retirement benefits through the ND Public Employees Retirement System, and 11 paid holidays each year. 

All offers of employment will be contingent upon successful completion of a pre-employment drug screening, background check and reference review.