Supervising Attorney Public Defender

Summary of Work

The Supervising Attorney for the Dickinson Public Defender Office leads the daily operations of the office while providing high-quality legal representation to indigent clients in the Southwest Judicial District and, when necessary, before the North Dakota Supreme Court. This role includes supervising attorneys and support staff, ensuring effective case management, fostering collaboration with system partners, and maintaining the highest standards of ethical and professional performance. The position requires regular travel throughout the Southwest Judicial District and may involve handling conflict cases in other jurisdictions.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide leadership, oversight, and performance evaluation for office attorneys and support staff.
• Manage daily administrative and operational functions of the Dickinson Public Defender Office.
• Represent the office in coordination with justice system agencies across the Southwest Judicial District.
• Deliver competent, effective, and ethical legal representation to clients in judicial proceedings.
• Handle conflict cases in additional jurisdictions as needed, with associated travel.
• Stay current on statutory, regulatory, and case law relevant to assigned practice areas.
• Maintain an active license to practice law and meet annual continuing legal education requirements.
• Participate in or support education and training initiatives for public defenders and contract attorneys.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by the Commission.

Minimum Qualifications

• Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school
• Licensure as an attorney eligible to practice law in North Dakota, we will consider applications from people eligible for licensure but not currently licensed in ND.
• Four years' work experience in the practice of Criminal law which includes court experience
• Supervisory experience is not necessary but will be given preference over
• Effective oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills
• Analytical and decision-making ability
• Minimum qualifications must be met as of start date

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Application Procedures

Applicants must complete online application and upload required documents no later than 11:59 PM on the closing date listed on the job opening.

Required Documents:

• Resume
• Cover letter
• Three professional references

Applicants are screened based on qualifications, successful completion of the interview process, background and criminal investigation. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

Anyone needing assistance or accommodation during any part of the application or interview process please contact the Jamestown Administrative Office at 701-845-8632.

ND Relay Number 1-800-366-6888

Equal Employment Opportunity

The State of North Dakota and this hiring agency do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex (including sexual orientation and gender identity), genetics, religion, age or disability in employment or the provisions of services and complies with the provisions of the North Dakota Human Rights Act.

As an employer, the State of North Dakota prohibits smoking in all places of state employment in accordance with N.D.C.C. Sect. 23-12-10.