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Job Announcement - Assistant City Attorney Wednesday, November 13, 2024

Job Title:             Assistant City Attorney

 

Hiring Agency:  City of Bismarck (ND)

 

Web Link:           www.bismarcknd.gov/jobs

 

Deadline:            November 26, 2024

 

Salary Range:    $95,582.60-$107,530.42

 

Job Description:

 

This position provides legal services to the City of Bismarck, including the prosecution of ordinance violations.

 

Examples of Duties

• Prepares cases for prosecution in municipal court; reviews legal issues and witnesses.
• Reviews police reports and makes decisions with regards to criminal charges; reviews motor vehicle accident reports for criminal and non-criminal traffic violations.
• Prepares cases for jury trial in district court, including motion briefs, discovery, witness selection, expert determinations, and appeals.
• Coordinates the review of evidence.
• Conducts legal research.
• Assists municipal court with legal issues, including arraignments, court trials, ordinances, and criminal rights issues.
• Works with court clerks on issues related to warrants, restitution, parking matters, etc.
• Drafts a variety of legal documents.
• Assists in the drafting of municipal ordinances, amendments, resolutions, procedures, rules, and regulations.
• Responds to questions from the public regarding city ordinances, rules, regulations and other issues.
• Answers legal questions from city departments.
• Makes decisions on property damage claims.
• Performs related duties.

 

Minimum Qualifications:

• Graduation from an accredited school of law.
• Experience sufficient to thoroughly understand the work of subordinate positions to be able to answer questions and resolve problems, usually associated with one to three years’ experience or service.
• Current membership in the State Bar of North Dakota.

 

 

Application Instructions:

Please visit the City of Bismarck’s website at www.bismarcknd.gov/jobs for additional information on the position and the application process or contact Kaitlyn Duncan: 701-355-1333 or kduncan@bismarcknd.gov

 

 

 

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