Job Announcement - Legal Assistant Wednesday, October 7, 2020

Eddy County will be accepting applications for a full-time legal assistant for the Eddy County State’s Attorney through October 30, 2020 at noon. A complete job description is available with the Eddy County Auditor; due to courthouse COVID restrictions, applicants should request information electronically by email to Patty Williams at pawilliams@nd.gov.

Applicants must submit a resume, contact information of three professional references, and a cover letter detailing their work experience, minimum qualifications, and knowledge of the legal field. All application packets should be submitted to the Eddy County Auditor by email.

Minimum qualifications include: one year’s experience in performing legal office support; an associate degree with emphasis in the paralegal field preferred, or an equivalent combination of education and experience; knowledge of appropriate legal terminology, legal forms, and legal files; a high degree of written and/or verbal communication skills dealing with employees, clients, or the general public, with the ability to handle multiple duties and priorities under limited supervision; and the ability to maintain strict confidentiality in legal proceedings.

Applicants who are residents of North Dakota and eligible to claim veteran’s preference must include Form DD214. Eddy County is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, or disability in employment or the provision of services, and complies with the provisions of the North Dakota Human Rights Act.