Job Announcement - Chief Assistant State’s Attorney Friday, June 30, 2023

Job Announcement Stutsman County

Closing Date: until filled

Chief Assistant State’s Attorney

Grade 25 entire salary range: $94,051 to $124,098 DOE

Minimum qualifications for Chief Assistant State’s Attorney three years’ applicable legal experience, Juris Doctor degree, and license to practice law in North Dakota.

May under fill as Assistant State’s Attorney II or Assistant State’s Attorney I.

ASA II minimum qualifications: two years’ applicable legal experience, Juris Doctor degree, and license to practice law in North Dakota.

Grade 24 entire salary range: $88,360 to $116,589.

ASA I minimum qualifications: Juris Doctor degree and license to practice law in North Dakota.

Grade 23 starting salary range: $82,995 to $109,510. 

Summary of Work

Review investigations, make charging decisions, draft charges, interview witnesses, coordinate with law enforcement, negotiate with defense attorneys, and prepare for court.  Prosecute misdemeanor, felony, juvenile, and mental health cases in district court.  Write appellate briefs and argue at the ND Supreme Court. Help with hiring and training office personnel. 

A complete application must include a:  resume, cover letter, writing sample, unofficial law school transcript, and completed Stutsman County Application for Employment form.  

A copy of the Stutsman County Application for Employment form is at https://www.co.stutsman.nd.us/how-do-i/careers/