Legal Secretary II

The Grand Forks County State’s Attorney’s Office is seeking a skilled and motivated Legal Secretary II to provide advanced legal administrative support to prosecutors and office staff. This position requires strong knowledge of legal procedures, excellent organizational ability, and a high degree of professionalism. The ideal candidate is dependable, detail-oriented, and committed to supporting the efficient and ethical delivery of justice.

To learn more about this position, please review the Legal Secretary II Position Description.

Status and Hours: Full-time, Monday - Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, benefits eligible. There might be a variation to work hours and days to support the office and County needs. This position is not eligible for teleworking.

How to Apply: A Grand Forks County Application must be completed and submitted with a resume and cover letter to human.resources@gfcounty.org no later than December 30, 2025, for full consideration. Applications are also available at 151 South 4th Street, North 5th Floor, Grand Forks, ND 58201. Applicants seeking Veteran’s Preference must submit form DD214 along with their application. Interviewing process starts after the close date.

Basic Requirements: Associate degree or 2-year post high school education program in Legal Secretarial field and 2-3 years of previous legal experience required.

County Employment Perks: While employed at Grand Forks County you will receive a generous number of paid holidays, paid time off, benefits, and retirement. Did you know that Grand Forks County participates in NDPERS Retirement - 16.26% and employees only contribute 2% and the County contributes the rest. For employees hired on or after January 1,2025, you will be enrolled in the Deferred Compensation 2025 plan (DC25) at the rate of 9.26% of your gross salary paid by the County with an option for an additional 3% employee contribution and County match.

To learn about the benefits offered, please review the 2026 Benefits Summary.

Selection Process: Prospective employees will undergo a thorough background investigation.

Each applicant’s education, training, and experience will be rated based on the required application materials submitted and the top-scoring candidates will be forwarded for further consideration.

Reasonable Accommodations: In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance in the selection process, please notify the Human Resources Department Office, in writing, at the time of application.

The County of Grand Forks will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, disability, age, marital status. Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

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