Job Announcement - Assistant State's Attorney Tuesday, September 6, 2022

CASS COUNTY VACANCY NOTICE

DATE 08/31/22

DEPARTMENT/LOCATION Cass County State's Attorney

CLOSING DATE September 25, 2022

SALARY $64,284-$108,673, dependent on experience

EMPLOYMENT STATUS FULL-TIME STANDARD SALARIED EXEMPT

Application Procedure: Submit a Cass County Government application to Cass County Personnel, 211 9th St. S., Fargo, ND
58103, or you may apply online at www.casscountynd.gov.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION, EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE NEEDED:

Undergraduate Bachelor's Degree, Juris Doctor Degree from accredited law school. Must be an active
member in good standing in North Dakota bar by position's start date. Excellent verbal
communication and interpersonal skills. Demonstrable high quality research and writing skills. Quick
analytical ability and the facility to accurately and precisely articulate the critical issues in a case. The
ability to work in a supportive and professional manner with other attorneys, support staff and the
courts. Must have satisfactory performance in prior employment. Applicant will be subject to a postoffer
civil/criminal background check.

DESIRED AND/OR PREFERRED:
1. 3+ years Criminal prosecutorial or defense experience.
2. Civil legal experience.
3. Demonstrated knowledge of 4th, 5th and 6th Amendments to the US Constitution.
4. Strong desire to work in a prosecutor's office.
5. Law enforcement or related field experience.
6. Appellate experience.

JOB DUTIES:
Support State's Attorney in fulfilling statutory duties and responsibilities imposed by law including,
among other things, prosecution of violations of North Dakota's Criminal Code including infractions,
misdemeanors, felonies, and related appeals in all categories of crimes. Duties also include advising
county officials and law enforcement in the performance of their duties and responsibilities, public
speaking, and other assignments.