Job Announcement: Deputy Solicitor General Tuesday, September 3, 2024
Position No: 125-31487
Salary Range: Commensurate with Experience
Closing Date: September 24, 2024.
Status: Full-Time with State Benefit Package
Recruitment: Internal/External
Location: Bismarck, ND
Selecting Supervisor: Philip Axt, Solicitor General
Summary of Work
The Deputy Solicitor General is an important position within the Office of the North Dakota Attorney General, focused on constitutional issues, appellate advocacy, and litigating against the Federal Government.
The position of Deputy Solicitor General is demanding and it will require significant commitments of both time and energy. In exchange, you will have the opportunity to play an important role in some of the most important legal issues affecting the State. You may also have opportunities to take on substantial levels of responsibility very quickly. Remote or hybrid work arrangements will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
Responsibilities of the Deputy Solicitor General will include:
1. Conducting thorough and exhaustive legal research, with a focus on constitutional law—both Federal and State;
2. Drafting and editing high quality legal briefs and motions;
3. Remaining up to date on legal developments around the nation with the potential to impact the State’s interests;
4. Assisting the Solicitor General and Attorney General in developing the State’s litigation strategies on a wide array of issues;
5. Advocating on behalf of the State in the North Dakota Supreme Court and in federal courts around the country;
6. Managing and directing counsel retained by the State for additional litigation support; and
7. Other duties as assigned by the Solicitor General.
Minimum Qualifications
1. Licensed to practice law in North Dakota, or licensed to practice law in another state with the expectation of seeking admission to the North Dakota bar within one year;
2. Demonstrated high academic or professional achievement;
3. Excellent legal research skills using Westlaw, historical dictionaries, and other research tools;
4. Excellent written and verbal communication skills;
5. Willingness to dedicate significant time and energy to the responsibilities of the position;
6. Ability to maintain a high degree of confidentiality and exercise independent judgment;
7. High ethical standards and clean discipline record;
8. Ability to maintain harmonious working relationships with supervisors and colleagues; and
9. Successful completion of the interview process and background checks.
Beneficial Experience
1. Prior experience with appellate brief writing and oral argument will be given preference, but is not a requirement.
2. Prior experience managing complex litigation will be given preference, but is not a requirement.
In addition to the monthly salary, this position includes fully paid health insurance for employee and family (with a wellness rider included), the option to participate in employee-paid dental and vision for employee and family, participation in the state NDPERS defined contribution retirement plan as well as the option to participate in the 457 deferred compensation plan, the option to contribute to a medical spending account, and earning annual leave and sick leave.
Application Procedures
Applicants are screened based on qualifications, successful completion of the interview process and a background and criminal investigation. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in
the United States on a full-time basis. The Office of Attorney General does not provide sponsorships.
Application package must be received by 11:59 PM on the closing date listed on the opening.
TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED ONLINE AT: www.nd.gov/careers
Documents to be submitted:
• Resume
• Cover letter with a summary that clearly explains how the applicant's work experience is related to the summary of work and minimum/preferred qualifications
• 3 Professional References
• Undergraduate and Law School Transcripts (copies or unofficial versions are acceptable for the initial application process but when the top candidate is given a conditional employment offer, they are required to present official transcripts)
The North Dakota Office of Attorney General prohibits candidates from plagiarizing any portion of their employment application and interview process to include responses to questions in which you must provide a narrative and/or verbal response. You must create your own responses originally and not copy or adapt them from other sources. While the North Dakota Office of Attorney General encourages you to create your narratives and interview responses with great care, including correct use of grammar and style, you are prohibited from using any artificial intelligence (AI) or AI-assisted tool, to include but not limited to ChatGPT. Any information you provide during the application and interview process is subject to verification. The North Dakota Office of Attorney General will discontinue your candidacy if we find you have violated this prohibition on use of AI tools in the application and interview process.
Anyone needing assistance or accommodations during any part of the application or interview process please contact Ashley, Office of Attorney General: E-mail: aeisenbeis@nd.gov; phone: (701) 328-1256 or TTY: 1-800-366-6888.
Learn more about Office of Attorney General at: https://attorneygeneral.nd.gov/
Learn more about Employment Benefits at: https://www.nd.gov/omb/public/careers/team-nd-benefits
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