Job Announcement: Case Aide - Juvenile Court - Williston

A job announcement for a Case Aide - Juvenile Court located in Williston has been posted.

Job Announcement - Juvenile Court Youth Coordinator - Williston

A job announcement for a Juvenile Court Youth Coordinator located in Williston has been posted.

Job Announcement: Attorney II - HHS

A job announcement for two Attorney II positions for the North Dakota Health & Human Services' Legal Division has been posted.

Big Muddy Bar Association plans 2026 meetings

The Big Muddy Bar Association will again be hosting meetings and providing CLE opportunities for its members in the South Central Judicial District.

Job Announcement: Chief Assistant State's Attorney - Stutsman County

A job announcement for a Chief Assistant State's Attorney for Stutsman County has been posted.

Job Announcement: Assistant State’s Attorney II - Burleigh County

A job announcement for an Assistant State’s Attorney II for Burleigh County has been posted.

Deputy Clerk Supervisor Mills to Retire

Burleigh County Deputy Clerk Supervisor Sherry Mills to retire on Jan. 2, 2026

Job Announcement: Legal Secretary I - Burleigh County State's Attorney's Office

A job announcement for a Legal Secretary I in the Burleigh County State's Attorney's Office has been posted.

Job Announcement: Legal Assistant III - Burleigh County State’s Attorney’s Office

A job announcement for a Legal Assistant III in the Burleigh County State’s Attorney’s Office has been posted.

Job Announcement: Law Clerk - Burleigh County State’s Attorney’s Office

A job announcement for a Law Clerk in the Burleigh County State’s Attorney’s Office has been posted.

Job Announcement: Attorney - HHS

A job announcement for an Attorney for Health and Human Services - Child Support has been posted.

Job Announcement: Legal Director - Office of Guardianship and Conservatorship

A job announcement for a Legal Director for the newly created Office of Guardianship and Conservatorship has been posted.

Norman John Backes 1937-2025

Retired District Court Judge Norman J. Backes died on December 12, 2025

Lawyers Reminded to Renew Law Licenses by December 31

Lawyers who have not yet renewed their licenses for 2026 are reminded to do so by December 31, 2025.

Job Announcement: Part-Time Juvenile Case Aide - Fargo

A job announcement for a part-time Juvenile Case Aide in Fargo has been posted.

Job Announcement: Assistant City Attorney - Minot

A job announcement for an Assistant City Attorney in Minot has been posted.

Cass County Courthouse celebrates National Adoption Day

The Cass County Courthouse in Fargo celebrated National Adoption Day by finalizing adoptions for four families.

Fargo North Law and Justice Students observe oral arguments and visit with Justices

Fargo North High School Law and Justice Students observe oral arguments and learn about the Supreme Court.

Law Clerk Breaks Down Legal Careers and AI’s Developing Role in Law for High School Students

North Dakota Supreme Court Law Clerk Peter Liffrig recently visited a careers class at St. Mary’s Central High School in Bismarck.

UND School of Law reopens Dean search

The University of North Dakota School of Law has re-opened its Dean search

The North Dakota Supreme Court welcomes Dixie R. Holland as new Chief Deputy Clerk

Dixie R. Holland has been selected to serve Chief Deputy Clerk of the North Dakota Supreme Court.

William Robbins, Jr. 1938-2025

Retired attorney William A. Robbins, Jr. died on November 10, 2025.

Former Chief Justice VandeWalle receives inaugural Distinguished Alumni Award from UND Law Review

Former Chief Justice Gerald VandeWalle received the inaugural Distinguished Alumni Award from the University of North Dakota Law Review

Job Announcement: Investigative Counsel - ND Office of Guardianship and Conservatorship

A job announcement for Investigative Counsel for the ND Office of Guardianship and Conservatorship located in Bismarck has been posted.

Judge Hurly elected to serve as the Unit 1 at-large representative on Administrative Council

Judge Michael Hurly has been elected to serve as the Unit 1 at-large representative on the Administrative Council. He will be finishing out the term previously held by Judge Anthony Swain Benson.

North Dakota Courts Raises Awareness of Scams Targeting Potential Jurors

The North Dakota Court System Seeks to Raises Awareness of Recent Scams Targeting Potential Jurors

Hutton selected to serve as deputy state court administrator

Kelly Hutton has been selected to serve as the next deputy state court administrator, effective December 29, 2025.

Job Announcement: Application Support Analyst I-Bismarck

A job announcement for an Application Support Analyst I in Bismarck has been posted.

Job Announcement: Part-Time Juvenile Court Youth Coordinator-Dickinson

A job announcement for a part-time Juvenile Court Youth Coordinator in Dickinson has been posted.

20 Complete Court Manager Program

Court staff completed the Court Manager Program in Bismarck on Nov. 6

Request for Proposals for Transcription Services

The North Dakota Court System has released a Request for Proposal for Transcription Services.

Deputy State Court Administrator Scott Johnson to Retire

Deputy State Court Administrator Scott Johnson will retire effective December 26, 2025.

Job Announcement - Director of Medicaid Fraud Control Unit

A job announcement for a Director of Medicaid Fraud Control Unit located in Bismarck has been posted.

Harry Jonathan Pearce 1942-2025

Retired attorney Harry Jonathan Pearce died on October 14, 2025.

Job Announcement: Attorney for N.D. Ethics Commission

A job announcement for an attorney for N.D. Ethics Commission has been posted.

Mark Fraase 1934-2025

Mark “Tinker” Fraase passed away peacefully of natural causes on October 6, 2025, at the age of 90, in Fargo, North Dakota.

Coming in mid-November - Attorney License Renewal for 2026

The Board reminds all lawyers to ensure their e-mail address is and remains current because no paper statements will be mailed out.

Pamela Tamayo-Stenehjem 1951-2025

Long-time Dunn County Clerk of Court Pamela Tamayo-Stenehjem died on Sept. 15, 2025.

Municipal Judges Seminar

Municipal Judges from North Dakota attend annual seminar in Bismarck Oct. 6

Job Announcement: Assistant Attorney General - Consumer Protection and Antitrust

A job announcement for an Assistant Attorney General in Bismarck has been posted.

Job Announcement: Assistant Attorney General

A job announcement for an Assistant Attorney General in Bismarck has been posted.

Job Announcement: Staff Attorney-District Court-Bismarck

A job announcement for a Staff Attorney-District Court located in Bismarck has been posted.

Job Announcement: Law Clerk-Bismarck

A job announcement for a Law Clerk-Bismarck has been posted.

Job Announcement: Paralegal-Bismarck

A job announcement for a Paralegal-Bismarck has been posted.

Job Announcement: Judicial Support Specialist-District Court-Bismarck

A job announcement for a Job Announcement: Judicial Support Specialist-District Court located in Bismarck has been posted.

Rural Attorney Recruitment Program

The Rural Attorney Recruitment Program was established by the legislature in 2021 with the goal of increasing the number of lawyers residing and working in rural North Dakota.

New Lawyers Admitted to the Bar in Supreme Court Ceremony

Forty new lawyers were admitted to the North Dakota Bar during a ceremony on September 26, 2025 in the House Chambers of the North Dakota State Capitol.

Job Announcement: Adult Criminal Court Public Defender

A job announcement for an Adult Criminal Court Public Defender with the Spirit Lake Tribal Court in Fort Totten has been posted.

Vivian Berg - Sept. 13 2025

Former North Dakota Disciplinary Counsel Vivian Berg died on September 13, 2025.

NECJD attends UND Criminal Justice Career Fair

Court System Professionals connects with Students at the UND Criminal Justice Career Fair

Job Announcement: Investigative Counsel for the N.D. Office of Guardianship and Conservatorship

A job announcement for the position of Investigative Counsel for the N.D. Office of Guardianship and Conservatorship has been posted.

Job Announcement: Deputy Clerk of District Court

A job announcement for a Deputy Clerk of District Court located in Williston has been posted.

UND to celebrate Constitution Day on Sept. 17

On Wednesday, Sept. 17, UND will again host events on campus throughout the day commemorating Constitution Day — a federal observance honoring the signing of the U.S. Constitution on Sept. 17, 1787.

Job Announcement - Legislative Council Staff Attorney

A job announcement for a Legislative Council Staff Attorney located in Bismarck has been posted.

J. Philip "Phil" Johnson 1938-2025

J. Philip “Phil” Johnson (1938-2025) passed away peacefully on September 5 in Fargo, ND. In perhaps his most impressive career accomplishment, he was appointed by two state governors to finish two unfilled terms as a Justice of the North Dakota Supreme Court.

Job Announcement - Administrative Assistant - Juvenile Court

A job announcement for an Administrative Assistant for Juvenile Court, located in Fargo, has been posted.

Job Announcement - Paralegal

A job announcement for a Paralegal located in Williston has been posted.

Job Announcement - Judicial Support Specialist - District Court - Williston

A job announcement for a Judicial Support Specialist in District Court located in Williston has been posted.

Job Announcement - Assistant Attorney General

A job announcement for an Assistant Attorney General located in Bismarck has been posted.

Job Announcement - Part-Time Case Aide

A job announcement for a part-time Case Aide for the Richland County Treatment Court has been posted.

Job Announcement - Investigator

A job announcement for an Investigator with the Burleigh County State's Attorney's Office has been posted.

Job Announcement - Assistant Attorney General - Consumer Protection Division

A job announcement for an Assistant Attorney General located in Bismarck has been posted.

William P. Zuger 1946-2025

Retired attorney and former tribal judge William P. Zuger died on August 8, 2025.

Job Announcement: Deputy Clerk of Court

A job announcement for a Deputy Clerk of Court located in Fargo has been posted.

Job Announcement - Victim Witness Advocate

A job announcement for a Victim Witness Advocate located in Jamestown has been posted.

Job Announcement - Law School Fellow

A job announcement for a Law School Fellow with the Attorney General's Office in Bismarck has been posted.

Kelly Hutton Sworn In as President of the National Association for Court Management (NACM)

Kelly Hutton Sworn In as President of the National Association for Court Management (NACM); Announces Priorities to Strengthen the Profession and Public Trust

Be Aware of Jury Scams

The Federal Trade Commission is warning people about jury scams with new techniques to steal personal data and money

Job Announcement: Deputy Clerk of Court

A job announcement for a Deputy Clerk of Court in Watford City has been posted.

July bar examination begins

The North Dakota Bar Exam began Tuesday with 63 applicants taking the exam.

Job Announcement: Assistant State's Attorney

A job announcement for an Assistant State's Attorney located in Grand Forks has been posted.

Uniform Law Commission Approves Three New Acts at 134th Annual Meeting

New measures aim to modernize state laws on debt resolution, child custody proceedings, and commission governance

North Dakota Court Professionals Graduate from National Fellows Program

Four North Dakota Court Professionals Graduated from the National Fellows Program offered by the Institute for Court Management

Job Announcement - ASSISTANT ATTORNEY GENERAL

A Job Announcement for an Assistant Attorney General located in Bismarck has been posted.

Grand Forks Veterans Treatment Court Continues to Thrive

The Grand Forks Veterans Treatment Court has created a community of support around its participants with the use of mentors.

Attorney Doug Broden Steps Away from Devils Lake Juvenile Treatment Court

Doug Broden provided 16 years of service to the Devils Lake Treatment Court as a defense attorney.

North Dakota Treatment Courts Attend Annual AllRise Conference

Members of North Dakota Treatment Courts joined over 7,000 participants in this year’s AllRise Conference in Orlando Florida.

GNDC Announces Winners of the National Civics Bee® North Dakota State Finals

The Greater North Dakota Chamber Announces Winners of the National Civics Bee® North Dakota State Finals from July 11 Competition

James Orville Johnson (1947-2025)

James (Jim) Orville Johnson was born March 22,1947 in Harvey, North Dakota. He passed away on July 8, 2025 from Agent Orange related Parkinson’s disease.

North Dakota Commission on Legal Counsel for Indigents seeking Contractors

The North Dakota Commission on Legal Counsel for Indigents is currently looking for a contractor in the East Central Judicial District.

Alvin "Al" Emineth (1936-2025)

Longstanding court reporter Alvin Emineth died July 7, 2025.

Opening on the North Dakota Ethics Commission

Applications are being accepted for service on the North Dakota Ethics Commission.

Ronald Fischer 1955-2025

Grand Forks attorney Ronald Fischer died June 25, 2025.

Job Announcement: Chief Legal Counsel and Policy Administrator - HHS

A Job Announcement: Chief Legal Counsel and Policy Administrator - HHS has been posted.

Job Announcement: Chief Legal Counsel and Policy Administrator at ND Health and Human Services’ Child Support Section

A job announcement for Chief Legal Counsel and Policy Administrator at ND Health and Human Services’ Child Support Section has been posted.

Notice of Fee Increases

Effective July 1, 2025, all court filing fees and service fees for clerks to prepare, certify, issue or transmit a document will increase.

Job Announcement - Staff Attorney - State Court Administrator

A job announcement for a Staff Attorney for the State Court Administrator in Bismarck has been posted.

Job Announcement - Juvenile Court Officer I - Grand Forks

A job announcement for a Juvenile Court Officer I located in Grand Forks has been posted.

Job Announcement - Assistant Attorney General

A job announcement for an Assistant Attorney General located in Bismarck has been posted.

Job Announcement - Assistant Attorney General

A job announcement for an Assistant Attorney General, located in Bismarck, has been posted.

James Britton 1941-2025

UND School of Law graduate and longtime North Dakota attorney James Britton died on June 4th, 2025

Judge Laurie A. Fontaine 1956 - 2025

Judge Laurie A. Fontaine died June 2, 2025

Job Announcement - Programmer Analyst I/Systems Analyst - Bismarck

A job announcement for a Programmer Analyst I/Systems Analyst located in Bismarck has been posted.

William Johnson 1939-2025.

UND School of Law graduate and former Northwood, N.D. attorney William Johnson died on April 28, 2025.

Job Announcement - Staff Attorney - State Court Administrator

A job announcement for a Staff Attorney for the State Court Administrator in Bismarck has been posted.

Charles Duane Orvik 1936 - 2025

UND School of Law graduate and long-time Rugby attorney Charles D. Orvik died May 21, 2025.

Dennis M. Sobolik 1931 - 2025

UND Law School graduate Dennis M. Sobolik of Hallock, Minn., passed away peacefully on Monday, May 12, 2025.

Job Announcement - Juvenile Court Officer I - Williston

A job announcement for a Juvenile Court Officer I in Williston has been posted.