Description
Job Title: Assistant State's Attorney II - with Under Fill
Salary: $93,766.40 to $104,041.60 annually, Grade 16
Application Deadline: Open until filled - Applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible. Applicants will be considered immediately upon submitting application materials.
About the Role:
Under supervision of the State's Attorney, is responsible for duties associated with various legal functions of the agency such as conducting lawsuits, gathering evidence, enforcing laws, and maintaining narrative files.
- Openings include positions for a criminal prosecutor, juvenile prosecutor, and a county government/civil attorney.
Responsibilities:
- Responsible for gathering evidence, conducting criminal and civil lawsuits including trials and appeals, and presenting information in court to prosecute or defend actions.
- Advise law enforcement officers, prepare and present warrants, hold probable cause hearings, and review police reports for prosecution.
- Advise elected and appointed officials and county employees as to their legal duties.
- Draft legal documents, prepare legal opinions, pleadings, motions, briefs, and orders, and conduct legal research.
- Establish and maintain working relationships with judiciary, other attorneys, county officials, and law enforcement.
Job Title: Assistant State's Attorney I - Under Fill
Salary: $85,051.20 to $94,369.60 annually, Grade 14
Application Deadline: Open until filled - Applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible. Applicants will be considered immediately upon submitting application materials.
A complete job description is available from the Burleigh County Human Resources Office.
Equal Opportunity Employer:
The employing agency does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, or disability in employment or the provision of services, and complies with the provisions of the North Dakota Human Rights Act.
Requirements
Assistant State's Attorney II:
- Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school and license to practice law in the State of North Dakota.
- Must have two (2) or more years of experience as an attorney practicing criminal law.
- Requires a valid driver's license; applicant will be subject to a standard post offer background and criminal records check.
- Must efficiently operate a computer with knowledge of word processing, Westlaw, and/or similar legal research software.
- Must communicate clearly and concisely, orally and in writing.
Assistant State's Attorney I:
- Same as listed above except: No years of experience required.
- Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school and license to practice in the State of North Dakota.
- Those sitting for the February or July 2026 BAR Exam.
THE FOLLOWING ADDITIONAL DOCUMENTS ARE REQUIRED:
- Law school transcripts
- A non-law review writing sample
Please add additional documents in step one (1) to the section titled "Upload Additional Documents".
Skills Required
- Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school and license to practice law in the State of North Dakota
- Two (2) or more years of experience as an attorney practicing criminal law (Assistant State's Attorney II)
- No years of experience required (Assistant State's Attorney I under fill option)
- Those sitting for the February or July 2026 Bar Exam (eligible for Assistant State's Attorney I)
- Valid driver's license and subject to post-offer background and criminal records check
- Ability to efficiently operate a computer with knowledge of word processing and legal research software (e.g., Westlaw)
- Strong oral and written communication skills
- Law school transcripts (required application document)
- A non-law review writing sample (required application document)
What We Do
Burleigh County is the local government for Bismarck and surrounding communities in North Dakota. The county provides public services including highways and infrastructure, public health, elections, property tax administration, planning and zoning, and county governance. It operates county departments and projects, issues public notices and manages procurement and county facilities to support residents and local government functions.
