Assistant State's Attorney
McKenzie County
McKenzie County is currently accepting applications for a full time Assistant State’s Attorney.
REQUIREMENTS FOR THIS POSITION INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO
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Juris Doctorate and one (1) year of experience in criminal litigation and two (2) years in an active law practice; or, an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job.
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North Dakota license to practice law at the time of hire
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Applying Federal, State, and local laws, rules and regulations
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Knowledge of judicial and administrative procedures and rules of evidence
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Experience prosecuting or defending criminal cases
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Ability to analyze facts, evidence, and legal instruments as well as, legal problems and rendering formal opinions
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Willingness and desire to learn new and challenging tasks
GENERAL DUTIES
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Responsible for gathering and managing evidence in civil, criminal, juvenile, and traffic cases
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Presenting information in court to prosecute or defend actions; especially more complex civil and criminal lawsuits
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Advise Law Enforcement officers, prepare and present warrant application, and conduct probable cause hearings
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Advise elected and appointed officials and County employees as to their legal rights, represent County agencies in legal proceedings
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Performs other duties of a similar nature or level
Salary Range: $41.36 to $44.76 per hour, DOE
McKenzie County offers an excellent benefit package including:
Health Insurance – Health & Child Care Flexible Spending Program Group Life
Insurance – Retirement – Optional Deferred Comp Plan
Vacation – Sick Leave – Paid Holidays
An applicant who is a resident of North Dakota and eligible to claim veterans’ preference must abide by the Department of Veterans Affairs guidelines available at
www.nd.gov/veterans/benefits/veterans-preference-state/documentation-required-applicant
and submit any documentation with an otherwise complete application.
Submit resume and/or application by mail, email, or hand deliver to:
McKenzie County Human Resources
201 5th St NW, Suite 700
Watford City, ND 58854
E-mail: jobs@co.mckenzie.nd.us
Equal Opportunity Employer