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Government
Attorney
Litigation - General (consumer)
Min 1 yrs required
Assistant State's Attorney The candidate assists by fulfilling all statutory duties of the State's Attorney's Office. This includes representing the State of North Dakota in the prosecution of criminal complaints, including case preparation and court appearances, trial presentation, and appeals. Also included may be assignments to Juvenile Court and mental health proceedings, child protection cases, and providing legal consultation to certain local government officials. Prepare criminal complaints by reviewing reports, interviewing police officers, preparing pleadings, preparing motions, and responding to defense motions. Represent the State in master calendar court at initial appearances, bond hearings, arraignments, preliminary hearings, extradition hearings, and pre-trial conferences. Prepare and make oral presentations. Represent the petitioner in Juvenile Court by reviewing investigative reports, drafting pleadings, working with the Juvenile Court staff, and presenting at formal hearings. Represent the State in criminal trials by preparing and responding to motions, preparing witnesses, organizing exhibits, and presentation at trial. Represent the petitioner at mental health commitment proceedings by reviewing petitions, consulting with petitioners, and presenting at hearings. Engage in correspondence, phone conversations, and meetings with defense attorneys, other government agencies, judges, law enforcement officers, and others regarding cases handled by the State's Attorney's Office. Work with Ward County Social Services by providing general legal consultation and opinions, particularly regarding child protection cases. Respond to inquires by County and township officials on matters of governmental operations and represent them in court actions. Answer public inquires and makes referrals to appropriate agencies. Research and prepare appellate briefs to the Supreme Court, travel to Bismarck and participate in oral argument. Visit crime scenes, examine surrounds, and be available to assist in obtaining search warrants. Represent and assist District Court in all proceedings to enforce compliance for payments of child support obligations. Advise and represent the County Reorganization Committee and the County Superintendent of Schools on matters relating to school district annexations, reorganizations, dissolutions, and tuition waiver. Serve as legal advisor to the County Planning Commission on zoning and subdivision matters. Bring civil actions to forfeit property obtained in criminal cases. Represent indigent petitioners on court appointment in voluntary terminations of parental rights.
Qualification and Experience
A Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school and eligible for licensing by the State Bar Association North Dakota is required. Knowledge of the legal system, the laws of the State of North Dakota, and judicial system rules, particularly in the area of criminal law is preferred. Skills: Skill in written and oral communication, particularly in formal, oral presentations. Skill in analyzing complex information in the preparation and prosecution of criminal complaints. Skill in preparation of all papers filed with the courts and in independently initiating and following through with all details necessary for the successful preparation and completion of cases and work assigned. Ability: Ability to work closely and cooperatively with people from a wide variety of backgrounds and circumstances, often in highly emotional situations; to successfully coordinate many details at one time; to work under intense pressure related to time and deadlines as well as high emotions; to remain current on changes in court rules and procedures and changes in the laws; to be flexible in circumstances which can change rapidly. Ability to learn and effectively use the County's computer software, organize assigned work and perform work productively, learn and effectively use new methods, procedures, and technologies in carrying out the functions of the position. Ability to work cordially and effectively with victims and witnesses, defense attorneys, co-workers, law enforcement and service agencies, public officials, and the public.
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