Assistant State's Attorney

Join the ranks of dedicated legal professionals at Cass County North Dakota as a full-time Assistant State's Attorney, where your passion for justice can make a real difference in the community!

At Cass County, we are committed to fostering a collaborative and dynamic environment where you can grow your skills and contribute to the safety and well-being of our citizens. This position offers a unique opportunity to work on meaningful cases that impact lives, all while advancing your career in public service.

With a competitive salary ranging from $70,583 to $151,389, depending on experience, not only will you earn great pay, but you'll also enjoy an impressive benefits package, including:

• Medical, dental, and vision
• FSA
• Employer-paid life insurance
• Optional spouse insurance
• Pension
• Vacation and sick time
• Optional overtime bonus pay
• Great job security

Don't miss your opportunity to contribute to a vital community role-keep reading to find out how you can apply today!

WHAT'S YOUR DAY LIKE?

As an Assistant State's Attorney, your day is a blend of legal expertise, strategic thinking, and community impact. You delve into case files, preparing to prosecute various criminal violations, from infractions to felonies, ensuring justice is served with diligence and fairness. You provide guidance to county officials and law enforcement, offering your expertise to support their vital roles in upholding the law. Whether you're drafting legal arguments, engaging in courtroom proceedings, or speaking to community groups, your work is essential in maintaining public trust and safety.

WHO ARE WE?

For over 150 years, Cass County has been serving the needs and protecting the interests of our residents. As the most populous county in North Dakota, we're proud to maintain an environment where people can live happy, healthy lives. With a sheriff's office that includes a jail, court security, and court services, as well as life-saving special projects like search and rescue and snowmobile patrol, our residents can trust us to keep them safe. We offer excellent growth opportunities and the ability to make a positive difference. If you want to build a rewarding career giving back to your community, join us!

WHAT'S NEEDED FROM AN ASSISTANT STATE'S ATTORNEY?

We're looking for someone who can work 8 AM to 5 PM Monday through Friday and meet the following qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree
• Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school
• Active member of the North Dakota bar and in good standing by your start date
• Excellent verbal communication and interpersonal skills
• High-quality research and writing skills
• Quick analytical ability
• Satisfactory performance in prior employment
• Ability to accurately and precisely articulate critical issues in a case
• Ability to work in a supportive and professional manner with other attorneys, support staff, and the courts

Preferred qualifications:

• Criminal prosecutorial or defense experience
• Civil legal and appellate experience
• Law enforcement or related field experience
• Knowledge of 4th, 5th, and 6th Amendments to the US Constitution
• Strong desire to work in a prosecutor's office

If you feel this Assistant State's Attorney job aligns with your goals, we'd love to hear from you! Applying is a breeze-just fill out our quick 3-minute application. We're excited to meet you and look forward to what you can bring to our team!