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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