The North Dakota Court System announced on May 7 a job opening for a full-time staff attorney position with the Office of the State Court Administrator, located in Bismarck. The application window closes on May 28 at 11:59 p.m. Central time.
The position offers an annual salary of $114,768 and includes benefits such as employer-paid family health insurance premiums, retirement contributions, and vacation and sick leave accruals. According to the announcement, applicants must submit a cover letter, resume, and writing sample.
The staff attorney will support the judiciary by providing legal research, analysis, guidance, and training on administrative matters. Responsibilities include assisting Supreme Court advisory committees and Judicial Conference committees with studying court issues or processes; drafting briefs or proposed legislation; monitoring relevant legislative activity; communicating with judges, court personnel, media, or members of the public about judicial services or policies; testifying before legislative committees; and preparing manuals or documents for the court.
Candidates must have a juris doctor degree from an accredited law school and at least two years of related experience. A license to practice law in North Dakota is required within one year of starting employment. The ideal candidate should be skilled in legal research and writing as well as effective communication both orally and in writing. Additional skills include organizing work priorities, drafting legislation or briefs, applying sound legal judgment based on precedent and rules of procedure, using legal research software such as Westlaw or LawDesk, presenting complex topics publicly before various audiences including legislative committees.
Work is primarily performed in an office environment but may require some travel that can be adjusted due to weather conditions. Physical requirements are generally light work involving sitting or standing for extended periods along with occasional lifting up to 20 pounds.
A complete description of duties and requirements can be found at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/ndcourts/jobs/5268313/staff-attorney-state-court-administrator-bismarck?pagetype=jobOpportunitiesJobs.
