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Job Announcement - Assistant State’s Attorney I Tuesday, October 22, 2019

The Stark County Human Resource Department will be accepting applications beginning October 18, 2019 to November 4, 2019 for the position of full time Assistant State’s Attorney I with the Stark County State’s Attorney Office.

Number of Openings: One (1)
Starting Salary: Salary range DOE
Type of Recruitment: External
Reports to: State’s Attorney

Minimum Qualifications:

Juris Doctor from an accredited law school and be licensed to practice law in the State of North Dakota, with experience in juvenile law and/or criminal litigation preferred.

Must have reasonable interpersonal communication skills and be able to have a good working relationship with professional staff, law enforcement agencies, court staff and the general public.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Responsible for managing evidence, conducting civil and criminal lawsuits, and presenting information in court to prosecute or defend actions.
  • Responsible for advising law enforcement officers, preparing and presenting warrants and holding probable cause hearings.
  • Conduct legal research and prepare legal documents and opinions.
  • Advise elected and appointed officials and county employees as to their legal rights, and represent agencies in court.
  • Other duties as assigned by the State’s Attorney.

In order to apply submit the following:

  • Stark County Application Form – available on the Stark County website at www.starkcountynd.gov/
  • Cover letter that clearly explains how the applicant’s work experience is related to the description of essential duties and responsibilities, minimum qualifications, and level of work experience;
  • Resume;
  • Three (3) professional references;
  • Law school transcript;
  • Legal writing sample.


Submit application package to:


Stark County Human Resources Coordinator
PO Box 130
Dickinson, ND 58602

Or Via Email jobs@starkcountynd.gov

Applications submitted without required documents will not be considered.

For more information about the position contact Stark County State’s Attorney, Tom Henning at 701-456-7647.

Pre-employment drug testing will be required.

An Equal Opportunity Employer