Morton County/Mandan, ND

Position Title:Assistant States Attorney

Salary Range:$60,000 - $80,000, Depending on Experience

Morton County is currently recruiting an Assistant States

Attorney to focus on juvenile and criminal prosecution. This is an

invaluable opportunity for applicants who have a genuine desire to

see justice prevail. Due to the versatility in County Government,

the applicant will gain immediate and first-hand experience in

prosecuting demanding and thought-provoking cases while balancing

the interests of the victim and the County.

Eligible applicants must possess a Juris Doctorate from an

accredited law school and license to practice law in the State of

North Dakota.Preference will be offered to applicants who also have

experience in juvenile law and/or criminal litigation.Preference

will be given to applicants who demonstrate a proven track record

of effectively collaborating with law enforcement officers,

resource/support agencies, local government officials,

organization's support staff and other internal/external

stakeholders.

Essential Duties and

Responsibilities:

Manage evidence, conduct case planning activities, construct

legal strategies, develop prosecution tactics and present

information in a court setting to prosecute or defend actions;

Research and analyze legal information;

Provide accurate and effective legal guidance to the

County;

Prepare legal memoranda, draft legal opinions and file legal

briefs;

In order to apply for employment you must complete a Morton

County Employment Application located on the Morton County website

the application along with the following:

Resume;

Three (3) professional references;

Cover letter that clearly explains how the applicant's work

experience is related to the description of essential duties and

responsibilities, minimum qualifications, and level of work

experience.

You may send your applicant information to the Morton County

Courthouse in one of two ways:

By Mail:Morton County Courthouse

c/o Human Resources

210 2nd Ave NW

Mandan, ND 58554

or

By Email:.

Applicants selected for hire will be subject to fingerprinting,

a criminal history background check and a pre-employment drug

screen.Morton County is an equal opportunity employer.

Employment Type: Permanent

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