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Job Announcement: Mental Health Court Coordinator - Mandan

Fri, 05 Jun 2026 05:00:00 GMT

Salary: $21.84 Hourly

Location: Mandan, ND

Job Type: Part-Time/Temporary

Job Number: 2026-U3-MDN-38-MHCC

Department: Trial Court Services

Opening Date: 06/05/2026

General Summary or Purpose

This position works a maximum of 20 hours per week.

Interested applicants must submit a resume and cover letter.

The Ideal Candidate:

Keeps information confidential.
Follows and requires others to follow set rules.
Easily understands, reads, and relays instructions.
Effectively deals with all levels of the public.

The Ideal Candidate Minimum Qualifications:

High school diploma
Bachelor’s degree preferred

Position Type/Salary:

Part-Time, Temporary Position with a Wage of $21.84/Hour

Reimbursed for Mileage

Testimonials/Work FAQs/Interesting Facts/Code of Conduct

Career Opportunities/Working at the ND Court System

Major Responsibilities & Essential Functions

Title of Immediate Supervisor: Manager of Specialized Dockets
Accountable For (Job Titles): None
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

The Mental Health Court Coordinator is responsible for maintaining the files of all participants who are involved in the Mental Health Court. The coordinator will contact all collaborating organizations (treatment providers, probation officers, case workers, support agencies, etc.) and prepare progress reports for the weekly review hearings. The coordinator will also maintain the overall statistical data, budget, and other relevant information required for evaluation of the program.

Maintains files on all participants.
Contacts collaborating organizations and provides progress reports for review hearings.
Assists the Mental Health Court judge in the courtroom during review hearings.
Conducts orientations for new participants.
Staffs the weekly review hearings and administrative team meetings.
Coordinates graduations.
Purchases supplies needed for drug court affairs.
Communicates and coordinates with programs contracted to provide supervision for participants.
Maintains statistical data, budget information, and other information required for the evaluation of the program.
Helps educate the community and local organizations on treatment courts and their purpose.
Collects incentives from community for the program to help encourage participant improvement.
Performs other duties of a comparable level or type or as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications & Certification or Licensing Requirements

Requires a high school diploma and a valid driver's license or evidence of equivalent mobility.

Knowledge, Skill, & Physical Requirements

Knowledge and Skill Requirements:

Knowledge of local drug, alcohol, and mental health services, and other services for adults.
Familiarity with the justice system.
Experience working with Microsoft Word, Outlook, and Excel.

Physical Requirements:

The essential functions of the job typically require: sitting, standing, walking, talking, hearing, seeing, feeling, reaching, and fingering requirements or other reasonable methods that accommodate an individual in completing the essential functions of the job.
Employee is subject to some travel in the performance of the job. Employee has control over travel schedule and can often adjust schedules due to adverse weather or travel conditions.
Employee is exposed to biological hazard in the performance of drug testing.
Physical requirements can typically be characterized as Light: Work involves exerting up to 20 lbs. of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 lbs. frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects.

View the complete posting here: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/ndcourts/jobs/5366562/temporary-mental-health-court-coordinator-mandan?pagetype=jobOpportunitiesJobs

Job Announcement: Veterans Treatment Court Coordinator

Thu, 04 Jun 2026 05:00:00 GMT

Salary: $21.84 Hourly

Location: Fargo, ND

Job Type: Part-Time/Temporary

Job Number: 2026-U2-FGO-34-VTCC

Department: Trial Court Services

Opening Date: 06/04/2026

General Summary or Purpose

This position works a maximum of 20 hours per week.

Interested applicants must submit a resume and cover letter.

The Ideal Candidate:

Keeps information confidential.
Follows and requires others to follow set rules.
Easily understands, reads, and relays instructions.
Effectively deals with all levels of the public.

The Ideal Candidate Minimum Qualifications:

High school diploma
Bachelor’s degree preferred

Position Type/Salary:

Part-Time, Temporary Position with a Wage of $21.84/Hour

Reimbursed for Mileage

Testimonials/Work FAQs/Interesting Facts/Code of Conduct

Career Opportunities/Working at the ND Court System

Major Responsibilities & Essential Functions

Title of Immediate Supervisor: Manager of Specialized Dockets
Accountable For (Job Titles): None
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

The Veterans Treatment Court Coordinator is responsible for maintaining the files of all participants who are involved in the Veterans Treatment Court. The coordinator will contact all collaborating organizations (treatment provider, probation officer, mentor coordinator, veterans agencies, etc.) and prepare progress reports for the weekly review hearings. The coordinator will also maintain the overall statistical data, budget, and other relevant information required for evaluation of the program.

Maintains files on all participants.
Contacts collaborating organizations and provides progress reports for review hearings.
Assists the Veterans Treatment Court judge in the courtroom during review hearings.
Conducts orientations for new participants.
Staffs the weekly review hearings and administrative team meetings.
Coordinates graduations.
Purchases supplies needed for drug court affairs.
Communicates and coordinates with programs contracted to provide supervision for participants.
Maintains statistical data, budget information, and other information required for the evaluation of the program.
Helps educate the community and local organization on treatment courts and their purpose.
Completes drug testing as required.
Performs other duties of a comparable level or type or as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications & Certification or Licensing Requirements

Requires a high school diploma. A bachelor's degree in the social sciences (criminal justice, social work, sociology, psychology, etc.) is desired, and a valid driver's license or evidence of equivalent mobility.

Knowledge, Skill, & Physical Requirements

Knowledge and Skill Requirements:

Knowledge of local drug and alcohol services and other services for adults.
Familiarity with the justice system.
Experience working with Microsoft Word, Outlook, and Excel.

Physical Requirements:

The essential functions of the job typically require: sitting, standing, walking, talking, hearing, seeing, feeling, reaching, and fingering requirements or other reasonable methods that accommodate an individual in completing the essential functions of the job.
Employee is subject to some travel in the performance of the job. Employee has control over travel schedule and can often adjust schedules due to adverse weather or travel conditions.
Employee is exposed to biological hazard in the performance of drug testing.
Physical requirements can typically be characterized as Light: Work involves exerting up to 20 lbs. of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 lbs. frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects.

View the complete posting here: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/ndcourts/jobs/5363326/part-time-veterans-treatment-court-coordinator-fargo?pagetype=jobOpportunitiesJobs

Job Announcement: Deputy Clerk of District Court - Bismarck/Mandan

Thu, 04 Jun 2026 05:00:00 GMT

Salary: $54,504.00 Annually

Location: Bismarck/Mandan, ND

Job Type: Full-Time/Regular

Job Number: 2026-U3-B/M-36-DC

Department: Unit 3 - Clerk of Court Office - Bismarck/Mandan

Opening Date: 06/04/2026

General Summary or Purpose

We understand that compensation isn’t a one-time discussion. Please see Compensation for more details on our compensation strategy.

Candidates selected for an interview will be required to take typing and grammar tests.

If you would enjoy reviewing documents to determine conformity to court procedures and rules and are obsessed with details and accuracy, this opportunity may be right for you.

The Ideal Candidate:

Thrives in a highly structured, deadline-oriented, and fast-paced environment.
Enjoys applying many procedures and rules.
Pays strong attention to detail ensuring accuracy of work.
Gives excellent customer service.
Easily adapts to changes.
Shows initiative and dependability.

The Ideal Candidate Minimum Qualifications:

Requires a high school diploma and two years of related experience. Any combination of education, training, or experience which demonstrates the ability to successfully complete the major responsibilities and essential functions may be substituted for the experience requirement.

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Career Opportunities/Working at the ND Court System

Major Responsibilities & Essential Functions

Title of Immediate Supervisor: Clerk of Court I, II, III or IV or Deputy Clerk of District Court Supervisor
Accountable For (Job Titles): None
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

The Deputy Clerk of District Court is responsible for performing and assisting other court personnel in duties associated with case management activities of criminal, civil, traffic, or other cases before the district court from initial filing to final disposition, and for assisting other court personnel in completing these duties. If assigned, makes a verbatim record of district and juvenile court proceedings using audio recording equipment, creates and maintains annotations/tags, notes appearances and essential events during the proceedings. Performs courtroom duties.

Performs court operations involved in the scheduling, handling, and preparing of court calendars in accordance with the directives of the Clerk of Court.
Receives and reviews incoming documents to determine conformity to court procedures, laws, and rules. Routes documents to proper offices and persons.
Ensures that cases are assigned to judicial officers in accordance with the district's caseflow plan. Provides proper notice to parties of case numbers and judge assignments.
Records incoming documents, case proceedings, and dispositions into the court's case management system. Processes court orders, notices, and reports in accordance with business practices and established procedures.
Receives and records all fees, fines, bonds, restitution, or other receipts submitted to the Clerk of Courts Office. Generates checks, balances tills, prepares deposits, and assists with month-end financial activities.
Receives, answers, and routes telephone calls to appropriate parties. Provides assistance to the public in their requests for information that does not involve legal advice, confidentiality, or right-to-know laws.
Implements court procedures and rules and clerks hearings, as directed by the Clerk of Court. Organizes cases daily to ensure each judge attending court, and coordinates the court session with the judge, court security, attorneys, and parties to ensure it is managed and completed efficiently and effectively. Relates court documents to hearings and relates events to each other.
Searches criminal, civil, traffic, and judgment records.
Participates in the management of the District Court jury program.
Ensures quality of court records by reviewing files and monitoring various reports so that the court's records are maintained accurately and timely.
Prepares courtroom duties:
- Performs sound check for all microphones in the courtroom, and performs test recording prior to court.
- Manages the software for hearings as co-host, admitting participants, renaming participants, muting participants, requesting participants to un-mute, and creating and monitoring break-out rooms during hearings.
- Ensures interpreters and participants are present and connected for hearings as needed.
- Troubleshoots and resolves any issues with courtroom technology.
- Performs clerk duties, administers oaths, marks documents, maintains logs and other forms, and transfers storage devices, files, and records to the clerk of district court for reference.
- Accurately records court and jury trial proceedings. Takes court notes during hearings to identify appearances and to note significant events during the hearing and to locate and present prior testimony.
- Requires travel to other counties within and outside of the district for court proceedings assigned to the judicial officer.
Performs other duties of a comparable level or type.

Minimum Qualifications & Certification or Licensing Requirements

Requires a high school diploma and two years of related experience. Any combination of education, training, or experience which demonstrates the ability to successfully complete the major responsibilities and essential functions may be substituted for the experience requirement.

Valid driver’s license or evidence of equivalent mobility.

If assigned recording duties, then requires the DAR (Digital Audio Recording) certification or the AAERT (American Association of Electronic Reporters and Transcribers) CER (certified electronic court reporter) certification or ability to obtain within six months of assignment. A comparable certification by another state court or federal court may be substituted for the AAERT certification.

Knowledge, Skill, & Physical Requirements

Knowledge Requirements:

Knowledge of general office procedures.
Knowledge of grammar.
Knowledge and understanding of legal terminology, court documents, court routines, and operations.
Knowledge of office etiquette.
Knowledge of general laws, rules, policies, and procedures pertaining to the court.

Skill Requirements:

Effective, courteous, and professional Interpersonal and customer service skills adaptable to a diverse range of individuals.
Skilled in district court operations and routines of case processing and scheduling.
Skilled in preparing and processing of legal documents, orders, judgments, or reports.
Skilled in reading, understanding, and applying statutes and legal procedures/terminology.
Written communication skills to prepare reports, memos, and letters.
Strong attention to detail ensuring accuracy of work.
Ability to efficiently organize and prioritize work to process court documents in a timely manner.
Proficiently uses required software programs.
Ability to work in a highly structured and fast-paced environment.
Ability to quickly and positively adapt to frequent changes.
Ability to show initiative.
Must be dependable.
Skilled in the operation and use of office equipment.

Physical Requirements:

The essential functions of the job typically require: grasping, sitting, stooping, kneeling, standing, walking, talking, hearing, seeing, feeling, reaching, and fingering requirements or other reasonable methods that accommodate an individual in completing the essential functions of the job.
Work is performed in a comfortable office work environment.
Employee is subject to some travel in the performance of the job. Employee has control over scheduling and travel arrangements and can adjust schedules due to adverse weather or travel conditions.
Physical requirements can typically be characterized as Light: Work involves exerting up to 20 lbs. of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 lbs. frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects.

View the complete posting here: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/ndcourts/jobs/5365713/administrative-clerk-deputy-clerk-of-district-court-bismarck-mandan?pagetype=jobOpportunitiesJobs

Job Announcement: Part-Time Case Aide - Juvenile Court

Wed, 27 May 2026 05:00:00 GMT

Salary: $18.56 Hourly

Location: Grand Forks, ND

Job Type: Part-Time/Temporary

Job Number: 2026-U1-GF-33-CASEAIDE

Department: Unit 1 - Juvenile Court

Opening Date: 05/27/2026

General Summary or Purpose

If you are looking for a 10-20 hour per week position with flexible evening and weekend hours or looking to build your resume and would find it rewarding interacting with juveniles in the Juvenile Drug Court Program administering drug testing and surveillance, this opportunity may be right for you.

The Ideal Candidate:

Keeps information confidential.
Follows and requires others to follow set rules.
Easily understands, reads and relays instructions.
Effectively deals with all levels of the public.

The Ideal Candidate Minimum Qualifications:

High school diploma

Position Type/Salary:
Part-Time, Temporary Position with a Wage of $18.56/Hour
Reimbursed for Mileage

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Career Opportunities/Working at the ND Court System

Major Responsibilities & Essential Functions

This position works with youth in the juvenile justice system and the Juvenile Drug Court Program and is responsible for assisting with drug testing, curfew checks, electronic monitoring and may include mentoring participants in the Juvenile Drug Court Program.

Schedules and meets with the Juvenile Drug Court participants, their families and the juvenile court officer for an intake in order to review the rules and the roles.
Conducts and observes alcohol sensor and urinalysis tests on a random basis.
Conducts curfew checks by phone or in person when requested by the juvenile court officer or the drug court coordinator.
Assists with electronic monitoring and all other monitoring devices.
May be required to supervise participants in group outings and special projects.
Completes required paperwork.
Reports any neglect or abuse as a mandated reporter.
Performs other duties of a comparable level or type.

Minimum Qualifications & Certification or Licensing Requirements

Requires a high school diploma and valid driver's license or evidence of equivalent mobility.

Knowledge, Skill, & Physical Requirements

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Courteous and cooperative.
Understands, reads and relays instructions.
Follows and requires others to follow set rules.
Keeps information confidential.
Interpersonal skills to deal effectively with all levels of the public.

Physical Requirements:

The essential functions of the job typically require: sitting, standing, walking, talking, hearing, seeing, feeling, reaching and fingering requirements or other reasonable methods that accommodate an individual in completing the essential functions of the job.
Employee is subject to travel in the performance of the job. Employee normally has control over travel schedule and can often adjust schedules due to adverse weather or travel conditions.
Employee is exposed to biological hazard in the performance of drug testing.
Physical requirements can typically be characterized as Light: Work involves exerting up to 20 lbs. Of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 lbs frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects.

View the complete posting here: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/ndcourts/jobs/5356652/part-time-case-aide-grand-forks?pagetype=jobOpportunitiesJobs

Kindred students visit Cass County Courts

Mon, 20 Apr 2026 05:00:00 GMT

On April 9, 2026, a 5^th grade class from Kindred, ND attended My Day in Court in Cass County. As the students arrived, they were told that a theft had occurred in their classroom and all of their school-issued iPads were stolen.

Deputy Keith Anderson from the Sheriff’s Office presented the report, Katherine Naumann, Assistant State’s Attorney, authorized the charges and Judge Constance Cleveland issued an arrest warrant.

For trial, participating from the Court and its justice partners were Nick Samuelson, Assistant State’s Attorney, who presented the case and Leah Viste, a Public Defender, who acted as defense counsel for the defendant—a Cass County Sheriff’s Department intern. Judge Cleveland presided over the trial.

All students were actively engaged as they convened as jurors after the presentation of evidence by counsel. The session was interactive and immersive as it took students through the criminal court process with the guidance and involvement of the Cass County Sheriff’s office, Cass County State’s Attorneys’ office, the Public Defender’s office and the East Central Judicial District.

Cass County hosts “My Day in Court” for any local schools that want to take advantage of this hands-on learning experience. This generally takes place two to three times during the school year.

Job Announcement: Administrative Assistant-District Court - Bismarck

Tue, 07 Apr 2026 05:00:00 GMT

Salary: $54,504.00 Annually

Location: Bismarck, ND

Job Type: Full-Time/Regular

Job Number: 2026-U3-BIS-25-DCAA

Department: Unit 3 - Administration

Opening Date: 04/07/2026

Closing Date: 4/28/2026 11:59 PM Central

General Summary or Purpose

We understand that compensation isn’t a one-time discussion. Please see Compensation for more details on our compensation strategy.

Candidates selected for an interview will be required to take typing, grammar, and Excel tests.

If you would enjoy a role supporting others and being a key person who makes sure everything in the office runs smoothly, this opportunity may be right for you.

The Ideal Candidate:

Thrives supporting others and managing many pieces of information at the same time.
Passionate about organizing.
Enjoys applying procedures and rules.
Pays strong attention to detail ensuring accuracy of work.
Gives excellent customer service.
Easily adapts and prioritizes duties.

The Ideal Candidate Minimum Qualifications:

High school diploma; and
Two years of related experience (Any combination of education, training, or experience which demonstrates the ability to successfully complete the major responsibilities and essential functions may be substituted for the experience requirement.).

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Career Opportunities/Working at the ND Court System

Major Responsibilities & Essential Functions

Title of Immediate Supervisor: Unit Court Administrator
Accountable For (Job Titles): None
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

The Administrative Assistant-District Court provides a variety of administrative, secretarial, and support activities for court administration. Duties, depending on assignment, typically involve independently carrying out administrative assignments; processing and distributing documents in regards to hearings; coordinating the scheduling of court hearings; answering department phones; purchasing supplies and tracking and coding expenditures; monitoring caseflow and compliance with docket currency standards; maintaining electronic department files and records; maintaining inventory; or other administrative support activities.

Answers department phones, greets visitors, screens telephone calls and correspondence, provides information, and explains policies and procedures, or refers as appropriate. Opens and sorts office mail. Responds to requests for information at the request of the department or refers materials to the appropriate party.
Arranges for the scheduling of formal and informal proceedings with prosecutors, attorneys, judges/referees and ensuring all other parties are notified and all court documents are in order. Serves as a backup to calendar control clerks.
Monitors caseflow and compliance with docket currency standards and prepares, collects, analyzes, and organizes data related to case filings and dispositions.
Purchases office supplies. Tracks department expenditures and budget levels. Learns to code invoices into appropriate expenditure categories.
Develops and maintains a variety of electronic files and records including surveys, questionnaires, forms, reports, worksheets, spreadsheets, and databases. Prepare various statistical summary reports.
Arranges conference calls, coordinates and sets-up video conferences, prepares correspondence and meeting minutes, makes travel arrangements, prepares travel expense vouchers, notarizes documents, maintains and coordinates staff calendars, and learns to perform elementary legal research.
Tracks and maintains all inventory including supplies, equipment, and technology for the unit. Coordinates items to transfer to surplus. Troubleshoots or acquires assistance when equipment or technology fails.
Performs special projects and administrative functions as assigned.
Performs other duties of a comparable level or type.

Minimum Qualifications & Certification or Licensing Requirements

Knowledge, Skill, & Physical Requirements

Knowledge Requirements:

Considerable knowledge of secretarial practices and procedures.
Basic knowledge of legal terminology, business English, punctuation, and grammar.
Considerable knowledge of office systems, procedures, and equipment.
Considerable knowledge of law and legal principles.

Skill Requirements:

Elementary legal research skills.
Excellent grammar, writing, and proofreading skills.
Skilled in reading, understanding, and applying statutes and legal procedures/terminology.
Effective, courteous, and professional interpersonal and customer service skills to deal effectively with all levels of personnel and the public.
Proficiently uses related software programs.
Strong attention to detail ensuring accuracy of work.
Ability to efficiently organize and prioritize work to process court documents in a timely manner.
Ability to work in a deadline-oriented and fast-paced environment.
Ability to quickly and positively adapt to frequent changes.
Must be dependable.

Physical Requirements:

The essential functions of the job typically require: grasping, sitting, standing, walking, talking, hearing, seeing, feeling, reaching, and fingering requirements or other reasonable methods that accommodate an individual in completing the essential functions of the job.
Work performed in a comfortable office work environment.
Employee may be subject to some limited travel in the performance of the job. Employee has control over travel schedule and can adjust schedules due to adverse weather or travel condiitions.
Physical requirements can typically be characterized as Light: Work involves exerting up to 20 lbs. of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 lbs. frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects.

To view the complete job posting, click here: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/ndcourts/jobs/5299336/administrative-assistant-district-court-bismarck?pagetype=jobOpportunitiesJobs

Job Announcement: Part-Time Richland County Treatment Court Case Aide-Wahpeton

Mon, 06 Apr 2026 05:00:00 GMT

Salary: $18.56 Hourly

Location: Wahpeton, ND

Job Type: Part-Time/Temporary

Job Number: 2025-U2-WAH-99-CASEAIDE2

Department: Trial Court Services

Opening Date: 01/22/2026

General Summary or Purpose

**Due to the job requirement of urinalysis testing conducted on males in the Adult Treatment Court Program, this position must be filled by a male applicant."**

If you are looking for a 5-hour per week position with flexible evening and weekend hours or looking to build your resume and would find it rewarding to interact with adults in the Richland County Treatment Court administering drug testing and surveillance in Wahpeton, this opportunity may be right for you.

The Ideal Candidate:

Keeps information confidential.
Follows and requires others to follow set rules.
Easily understands, reads, and relays instructions.
Effectively deals with all levels of the public.

The Ideal Candidate Minimum Qualifications:

High school diploma

Position Type/Salary:

Part-Time, Temporary Position with a Wage of $18.56/Hour

Reimbursed for Mileage

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Career Opportunities/Working at the ND Court System

Major Responsibilities & Essential Functions

This position works with adults in the Richland County Treatment Court and is responsible for drug testing and surveillance.

Schedules and meets with the participants and the Adult Treatment Court Coordinator for an intake in order to review the rules and the roles.
Conducts and observes alcohol sensor and urinalysis tests on a random basis.
Conducts curfew checks by phone or in person when requested by the drug court coordinator.
Assists with electronic monitoring and all other monitoring devices.
Completes required paperwork.
Reports any neglect or abuse as a mandated reporter.
Performs other duties of a comparable level or type.

Minimum Qualifications & Certification or Licensing Requirements

Requires a high school diploma and valid driver's license or evidence of equivalent mobility.

Knowledge, Skill, & Physical Requirements

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Courteous and cooperative.
Understands, reads, and relays instructions.
Follows and requires others to follow set rules.
Keeps information confidential.
Interpersonal skills to deal effectively with all levels of the public.

Physical Requirements:

The essential functions of the job typically require: grasping, sitting, standing, walking, talking, hearing, seeing, feeling, reaching, and fingering requirements or other reasonable methods that accommodate an individual in completing the essential functions of the job.
Employee is subject to travel in the performance of the job. Employee has control over travel schedule and can often adjust schedules due to adverse weather or travel conditions.
Employee is exposed to biological hazard in the performance of drug testing.
Physical requirements can typically be characterized as Light: Work involves exerting up to 20 lbs. of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 lbs frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects.

View the entire job posting here: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/ndcourts/jobs/5208136/part-time-richland-county-treatment-court-case-aide-wahpeton?pagetype=jobOpportunitiesJobs

Bottineau County Clerk of Court Knudson Retires

Wed, 01 Apr 2026 05:00:00 GMT

Tammy Knudson, the Clerk of Court for Bottineau County, retired on March 31st, after serving in the Clerk's office for 15 years.

Above left, at her retirement open house, Tammy Knudson, with Northeast Judicial District Presiding Judge Anthony Benson.

Judge Sandberg visits Thompson students

Wed, 01 Apr 2026 05:00:00 GMT

Northeast Central Judicial District Judge Theodore Sandberg recently visited teacher Lisa Strand’s senior POD classroom in Thompson, where he spoke to three sections of students. He shared how he became a judge, answered student questions, and discussed a variety of his experiences on the bench since his appointment in 2024.

Ryan Hestbeck Appointed as Judicial Referee in East Central Judicial District

Tue, 24 Mar 2026 05:00:00 GMT

Ryan Hestbeck has been appointed as a Judicial Referee in the East Central Judicial District, serving Cass County, effective March 18, 2026. The appointment was made by East Central Judicial District Presiding Judge McCullough.

Hestbeck has served as a staff attorney in the East Central Judicial District since 2021, working closely with judges and judicial referees on a wide range of matters, primarily in family law. In that role, he has conducted legal research, reviewed case records, and assisted in preparing findings of fact and conclusions of law, while also supporting court proceedings.

Hestbeck previously served as an Administrative Hearing Officer with the North Dakota Department of Transportation, where he presided over implied consent hearings and issued written decisions. He also served as a Temporary Judicial Referee in the East Central Judicial District, presiding over small claims, traffic, and child support contempt matters.

He began his legal career as a law clerk in Minnesota’s Eighth Judicial District and later practiced as an associate attorney in Fargo. Hestbeck earned his Juris Doctor from Mitchell Hamline School of Law and a Bachelor of Science in Political Science from Minnesota State University Moorhead. He is admitted to practice in North Dakota and Minnesota.

“I am honored by the opportunity to serve in this role and to continue supporting the fair and efficient administration of justice in our community,” Hestbeck said.

Hestbeck is a past president of the Cass County Bar Association. He is also active in professional and community organizations, including volunteering as a presiding judge for the North Dakota High School Mock Trial Competition and serving as a mentor through Big Brothers Big Sisters of America.

Judicial referees assist district courts by presiding over a range of matters and play an important role in the administration of justice.

Job Announcement: Staff Attorney - District Court

Wed, 18 Mar 2026 05:00:00 GMT

Salary: $114,768.00 Annually

Location: Fargo, ND

Job Type: Full-Time/Regular

Job Number: 2026-U2-FGO-22-SADC

Department: Unit 2 - Administration

Opening Date: 03/18/2026

Closing Date: 4/8/2026 11:59 PM Central

General Summary or Purpose

We understand that compensation isn’t a one-time discussion. Please see Compensation for more details on our compensation strategy.

Interested applicants must submit a cover letter, resume, writing sample, and copy of law school transcript.

The North Dakota Court System offers employment opportunities that provide a rewarding career in public service working together to deliver justice. The Court System offers an excellent benefits package including employer-paid family health insurance premiums, retirement contributions and generous vacation and sick leave accruals.

If you are drawn to and want to play an integral role in supporting a judge or judicial referee by providing extensive legal research and analysis of legal issues and cases to make recommendations on the proposed disposition of cases, this opportunity may be right for you.

The Ideal Candidate:

Easily engages and communicates with others orally and in writing.
Enjoys researching, analyzing, and writing.
Obsesses with detail ensuring accuracy of work.
Deliberately and thoroughly organizes and analyzes information.
Demonstrates an ability to provide sound judgment including the ability to think critically, identify, break down, evaluate, and write information in a concise and logical manner.
Thrives on having a constant workload and organizing, planning, and prioritizing work priorities.
Finds it rewarding to be highly dependable.
Seamlessly works as part of the courtroom team in providing necessary trial preparations including court recording.

The Ideal Candidate Minimum Qualifications:

Juris doctor degree from an accredited law school;
2 years of related experience conducting legal research, preparing or presenting cases in state courts. Any combination of education, training, or experience which demonstrates the ability to successfully complete the major responsibilities and essential functions may be substituted for the experience requirement.
North Dakota law license or ability to obtain within one year of job entry.
Valid driver's license or evidence of equivalent mobility; and
If assigned recording duties, then requires DAR (Digital Audio Recording) certification or the AAERT (American Association of Electronic Reporters and Transcribers) CER (Certified Electronic Court Reporter) certification or the ability to obtain within six months of job entry. A comparable certification by another state court or federal court may be substituted for the DAR or AAERT certification.

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Major Responsibilities & Essential Functions

Title of Immediate Supervisor: Presiding District Court Judge
Accountable for (Job Titles): Law Clerk
FLSA Status: Exempt

The Staff Attorney-District Court is responsible for providing extensive legal research and analysis of legal issues and cases pending before the North Dakota District Courts and making recommendations on the proposed disposition of cases. Assists judges and judicial referees by applying legal principles and research in the drafting and writing of judicial orders and provides support services on other related matters. Makes a verbatim record of district and juvenile court proceedings using audio recording equipment, writing court logs, and noting appearances and essential events during the proceedings. Performs courtroom duties.

Conducts in-depth legal research and analysis of legal precedents, statutes, regulations, and legislative history for all judges and judicial referees in the district. Reviews case records, including briefs and transcripts/recordings of prior hearings when necessary. Drafts findings and orders for the district court judges and judicial referees on complex cases in all areas of the law, including civil, criminal, juvenile, family law, and administrative appeals.
Edits draft opinions prepared by other law clerk staff, judges, and judicial referees and offers changes in style or content. Reviews legal analysis and proofreads findings and orders for both style and content.
Confers with judges and judicial referees on pending cases. Provides background research and analysis on the law and facts. Provides summary and analysis of relevant similar issues faced by other judges in the district and resolution of prior similar cases. Identifies nuances in the cases and suggests areas that will need clarification at any hearing. Suggests possible resolutions and alerts judges to any possible concerns or appealable issues surrounding proposed resolutions of issues.
Drafts jury instructions and special verdict forms for upcoming trials. Conducts necessary research for judges to make a determination on any requested special jury instructions and to make a determination on relevant pattern instructions. Confers with judges regarding closing instructions and drafts closing instructions.
Assists judges through ongoing complex trials. Provides insight and legal analysis on trial matters as requested by judges, including objections, in-chamber conferences, and motions made through trial. Conducts in-depth legal research during the trials to provide the judges with the necessary law for making quick decisions and rulings as issues arise during trial.
Drafts orders for judges after complex bench trials. Attends entire bench trial if requested and analyzes testimony and evidence presented to the assigned judge. Suggests possible resolution and drafts final findings and order as requested by the assigned judge.
In districts with multiple law clerks, if assigned by the presiding judge of the district, may supervise the term law clerk. Supervision may include: reviewing resumes and application materials, conducting interviews, making hiring decisions, training, orientating, answering questions, and mentoring on cases and legal issues.
Prepares courtoom duties:
- Performs sound check for all microphones in the courtroom and performs test recording prior to court.
- Manages the software for hearings as co-host, admitting participants, renaming participants, muting participants, requesting participants to un-mute, and creating and monitoring break-out rooms during hearings.
- Ensures interpreters and participants are present and connected for hearings as needed.
- Troubleshoots and resolves any issues with courtroom technology.
- Performs clerk duties, administers oaths, marks documents, maintains logs and other forms, and transfers storage devices, files, and records to the clerk of district court for reference.
- Accurately records court and jury trial proceedings. Takes court notes during hearings to identify appearances and to note significant events during the hearing and to locate and present prior testimony
- Requires travel to other counties within and outside of the district for court proceedings assigned to the judicial officer.
Performs other duties of a comparable level or type or as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications & Certification or Licensing Requirements

Requires a juris doctor degree from an accredited law school and two years of related experience. Any combination of education, training, or experience which demonstrates the ability to successfully complete the major responsibilities and essential functions may be substituted for the experience requirement.

Valid driver’s license or evidence of equivalent mobility.

If assigned recording duties, then requires the DAR (Digital Audio Recording) certification or the AAERT (American Association of Electronic Reporters and Transcribers) CER (certified electronic court reporter) certification or ability to obtain within six months of job entry. A comparable certification by another state court or federal court may be substituted for the DAR or AAERT certification.

Knowledge, Skill, & Physical Requirements

Knowledge Requirements:

Extensive knowledge of federal and state constitutional laws, statutory law, and court case precedent.
General knowledge of court administration and office management policies and procedures.
Extensive knowledge of court system operations, court procedures, and rules including legal rules of evidence, civil procedures, criminal procedures, and appellate procedures.
Knowledge of logical legal theorems, their application to legal precedent, rules of legal interpretation, and statutory interpretation.

Skill Requirements:

Skilled in organizing, planning, and prioritizing own work priorities, needs, and projects.
Skilled in balancing the workload of assignments from all judges in the district and prioritizing matters that are assigned.
Skilled in learning, understanding, and utilizing the preferences and writing style of all judges in the district.
Skilled in conducting legal research and the application and interpretation of legal concepts, principles, and legal theorems to the specifics of individual cases.
Skilled in the use of legal research resources and software (i.e. Westlaw, Lexis Nexis, etc.) and general office support applications (i.e. word processing and other desktop software/applications).
Skilled in formulating, writing, and drafting legal orders in a clear, concise, and coherent manner in accordance with the requirements of the court.
Skilled in applying legal principles, rules, concepts, precedents, and cases in addressing individual cases and legal problems/issues.
Skilled in presenting and communicating controversial or complex topics in an effective and persuasive manner in public presentations and speeches before managers, courts, boards, judges, or committees.

Physical Requirements:

The essential functions of the job typically require: grasping, walking, sitting, seeing, talking, hearing, feeling, fingering, and some repetitive motions or other reasonable methods that accommodate an individual in completing the essential functions of the job.
Work is performed in a comfortable office environment.
Employee is subject to some travel in the performance of the job. Employee has control over travel schedule and can adjust schedules due to adverse weather or travel conditions.
Physical requirements can typically be characterized as Sedentary Work: Exerting up to 10 lbs. of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects including the human body.

View the complete posting here: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/ndcourts/jobs/5274765/staff-attorney-district-court-fargo?pagetype=jobOpportunitiesJobs

Family Law Mediator Applications Now Being Accepted

Thu, 05 Mar 2026 06:00:00 GMT

Applications are now being accepted for mediators to mediate for the Family Mediation Program. To be considered, applicants must meet the criteria set forth in Rule 8.9; or have a minimum of 40 hours of mediation training and 4 years of experience in family mediation with an average of 6 cases per year. Applicants should submit credentials (including a resume and certification of training) indicating they meet the qualification requirements to the Family Law Mediation Program Administrator at the address listed below by March 27, 2026.

For more information contact Cathy Ferderer at 701-328-2695 or Cferderer@ndcourts.gov

Submit applications to:

Cathy Ferderer

Family Law Mediation Program Administrator

ND Supreme Court

600 East Boulevard Ave Dept 180

Bismarck, ND 58505-0530

CFerderer@ndcourts.gov

Job Announcement: Staff Attorney - District Court - Grafton

Mon, 02 Mar 2026 06:00:00 GMT

Salary: $114,768.00 Annually

Location: Grafton, ND

Job Type: Full-Time/Regular

Job Number: 2026-U1-GRA-15-SADC

Department: Unit 1 - District Court Judge Chambers - NEJD

Opening Date: 02/19/2026

Closing Date: Continuous

General Summary or Purpose

We understand that compensation isn’t a one-time discussion. Please see Compensation for more details on our compensation strategy.

Easily engages and communicates with others orally and in writing.
Enjoys researching, analyzing, and writing.
Obsesses with detail ensuring accuracy of work.
Deliberately and thoroughly organizes and analyzes information.
Demonstrates an ability to provide sound judgment including the ability to think critically, identify, break down, evaluate, and write information in a concise and logical manner.
Thrives on having a constant workload and organizing, planning, and prioritizing work priorities.
Finds it rewarding to be highly dependable.
Seamlessly works as part of the courtroom team in providing necessary trial preparations including court recording.

The Ideal Candidate Minimum Qualifications:

Juris doctor degree from an accredited law school;
2 years of related experience conducting legal research, preparing or presenting cases in state courts. Any combination of education, training, or experience which demonstrates the ability to successfully complete the major responsibilities and essential functions may be substituted for the experience requirement.
North Dakota law license or ability to obtain within one year of job entry.
Valid driver's license or evidence of equivalent mobility; and
If assigned recording duties, then requires DAR (Digital Audio Recording) certification or the AAERT (American Association of Electronic Reporters and Transcribers) CER (Certified Electronic Court Reporter) certification or the ability to obtain within six months of job entry. A comparable certification by another state court or federal court may be substituted for the DAR or AAERT certification.

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Major Responsibilities & Essential Functions

Conducts in-depth legal research and analysis of legal precedents, statutes, regulations, and legislative history for all judges and judicial referees in the district. Reviews case records, including briefs and transcripts/recordings of prior hearings when necessary. Drafts findings and orders for the district court judges and judicial referees on complex cases in all areas of the law, including civil, criminal, juvenile, family law, and administrative appeals.
Edits draft opinions prepared by other law clerk staff, judges, and judicial referees and offers changes in style or content. Reviews legal analysis and proofreads findings and orders for both style and content.
Confers with judges and judicial referees on pending cases. Provides background research and analysis on the law and facts. Provides summary and analysis of relevant similar issues faced by other judges in the district and resolution of prior similar cases. Identifies nuances in the cases and suggests areas that will need clarification at any hearing. Suggests possible resolutions and alerts judges to any possible concerns or appealable issues surrounding proposed resolutions of issues.
Drafts jury instructions and special verdict forms for upcoming trials. Conducts necessary research for judges to make a determination on any requested special jury instructions and to make a determination on relevant pattern instructions. Confers with judges regarding closing instructions and drafts closing instructions.
Assists judges through ongoing complex trials. Provides insight and legal analysis on trial matters as requested by judges, including objections, in-chamber conferences, and motions made through trial. Conducts in-depth legal research during the trials to provide the judges with the necessary law for making quick decisions and rulings as issues arise during trial.
Drafts orders for judges after complex bench trials. Attends entire bench trial if requested and analyzes testimony and evidence presented to the assigned judge. Suggests possible resolution and drafts final findings and order as requested by the assigned judge.
In districts with multiple law clerks, if assigned by the presiding judge of the district, may supervise the term law clerk. Supervision may include: reviewing resumes and application materials, conducting interviews, making hiring decisions, training, orientating, answering questions, and mentoring on cases and legal issues.
Prepares courtoom duties:
- Performs sound check for all microphones in the courtroom and performs test recording prior to court.
- Manages the software for hearings as co-host, admitting participants, renaming participants, muting participants, requesting participants to un-mute, and creating and monitoring break-out rooms during hearings.
- Ensures interpreters and participants are present and connected for hearings as needed.
- Troubleshoots and resolves any issues with courtroom technology.
- Performs clerk duties, administers oaths, marks documents, maintains logs and other forms, and transfers storage devices, files, and records to the clerk of district court for reference.
- Accurately records court and jury trial proceedings. Takes court notes during hearings to identify appearances and to note significant events during the hearing and to locate and present prior testimony
- Requires travel to other counties within and outside of the district for court proceedings assigned to the judicial officer.
Performs other duties of a comparable level or type or as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications & Certification or Licensing Requirements

Knowledge, Skill, & Physical Requirements

Knowledge Requirements:

Extensive knowledge of federal and state constitutional laws, statutory law, and court case precedent.
General knowledge of court administration and office management policies and procedures.
Extensive knowledge of court system operations, court procedures, and rules including legal rules of evidence, civil procedures, criminal procedures, and appellate procedures.
Knowledge of logical legal theorems, their application to legal precedent, rules of legal interpretation, and statutory interpretation.

Skill Requirements:

Skilled in organizing, planning, and prioritizing own work priorities, needs, and projects.
Skilled in balancing the workload of assignments from all judges in the district and prioritizing matters that are assigned.
Skilled in learning, understanding, and utilizing the preferences and writing style of all judges in the district.
Skilled in conducting legal research and the application and interpretation of legal concepts, principles, and legal theorems to the specifics of individual cases.
Skilled in the use of legal research resources and software (i.e. Westlaw, Lexis Nexis, etc.) and general office support applications (i.e. word processing and other desktop software/applications).
Skilled in formulating, writing, and drafting legal orders in a clear, concise, and coherent manner in accordance with the requirements of the court.
Skilled in applying legal principles, rules, concepts, precedents, and cases in addressing individual cases and legal problems/issues.
Skilled in presenting and communicating controversial or complex topics in an effective and persuasive manner in public presentations and speeches before managers, courts, boards, judges, or committees.

Physical Requirements:

The essential functions of the job typically require: grasping, walking, sitting, seeing, talking, hearing, feeling, fingering, and some repetitive motions or other reasonable methods that accommodate an individual in completing the essential functions of the job.
Work is performed in a comfortable office environment.
Employee is subject to some travel in the performance of the job. Employee has control over travel schedule and can adjust schedules due to adverse weather or travel conditions.
Physical requirements can typically be characterized as Sedentary Work: Exerting up to 10 lbs. of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects including the human body.

View the job posting here: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/ndcourts/jobs/5242884/staff-attorney-district-court-grafton?pagetype=jobOpportunitiesJobs

Job Announcement - Judicial Referee

Tue, 03 Feb 2026 06:00:00 GMT

Salary: $145,092.00 Annually

Location: Fargo, ND

Job Type: Full-Time/Regular

Job Number: 2026-U2-FGO-11-JR

Department: Unit 2 - District Court Judge Chambers - ECJD

Opening Date: 02/03/2026

Closing Date: 2/24/2026 11:59 PM Central

General Summary or Purpose

Interested applicants must submit a cover letter, resume, writing sample, and copy of law school transcript.

The North Dakota Court System offers employment opportunities that provide a rewarding career in public service working together to deliver justice. The Court System offers an excellent benefits package including employer-paid family health insurance premiums, retirement contributions and generous vacation and sick leave accruals.

If you are decisive and have a passion and ability to apply the law to the facts and understand how judicial decisions will affect the individuals appearing before the court, this opportunity may be right for you.

The Ideal Candidate:

Easily expresses oneself clearly, concisely, and grammatically, whether orally or in writing.
Skilled at and enjoys extensive researching, analyzing, and writing.
Demonstrates an ability to provide sound, independent and impartial legal judgments and rulings.
Understands the importance of timely decision-making, naturally decisive.
Shows a judicial temperament of patience, open-mindedness, courtesy, tact, firmness, understanding, compassion, and humility.

The Ideal Candidate Minimum Qualifications:

Juris doctor degree from an accredited law school;
3 years of legal practice experience;
Valid driver's license or evidence of equivalent mobility;
License to practice law in the State of ND; and
Must reside in the judicial district after appointment unless waived by the presiding judge.

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Major Responsibilities & Essential Functions

Title of Immediate Supervisor: Presiding District Court Judge
Accountable For (Job Titles): None
FLSA Status: Exempt

The Judicial Referee is responsible for conducting and presiding over formal hearings as enumerated in Administrative Rule 13. Reviews pleadings, affidavits, case files, and law in preparation for hearings. Presides over hearings, issues, and writes decisions, findings, conclusions, and/or orders ruling on the facts of the case.

Prepares for formal hearings and cases by reviewing documents, case files, pleadings, affidavits, and petitions. Researches applicable laws and cases appropriate to subjects before the court.
Manages and presides over formal hearings before the court as enumerated in Administrative Rule 13.
- Oversees courtroom activities of assigned court personnel.
- Controls court proceedings and participants of the hearing including attorneys and all parties involved in the hearing.
- Rules on matters of law and whether or not evidence is admissible or non-admissible.
- Hears testimony and evidence presented during the proceeding and evaluates the credibility and relevance of evidence, facts, and testimony.
- Considers post-hearing briefs and arguments presented by attorneys post-hearing.
Prepares and presents written reports stating findings of fact and conclusions based on evidence, with necessary recommendations to the district judge for final decision, which stands as the court order unless superseded by the judge.
Communicates by letter or conference with attorneys in a given case to give direction.
Presides over hearings or performs other duties of a magistrate under Administrative Rule 20, Section 5.
Performs other duties of a comparable level or type as allowed by statute, court rules, or system policy.

Minimum Qualifications & Certification or Licensing Requirements

Requires a juris doctor degree from an accredited law school and a minimum of three years legal practice experience.

Valid driver's license or evidence of equivalent mobility.

License to practice law in the State of North Dakota.

Must reside in the judicial district after appointment unless waived by the presiding judge.

Knowledge, Skill, & Physical Requirements

Knowledge Requirements:

Extensive knowledge of general law, civil, criminal, juvenile, and parent and child state laws.
Knowledge of the fundamental concepts, legal theorems, legal principles and practices used in legal and statutory interpretation.
Extensive knowledge of the issues, concepts, and legal issues surrounding individual cases and problems before the court.
Knowledge of legal research, legal references, and established precedents.
Extensive knowledge of court procedures and rules of evidence.

Skill Requirements:

Skilled in conducting legal research and the application and interpretation of legal concepts, principles, and legal theorems to the specifics of individual cases.
Skilled in analyzing, evaluating, and organizing facts of evidence.
Skilled in applying legal principles, rules, concepts, precedents, and cases in addressing individual cases and legal problems/issues.
Skilled in applying and exercising sound, independent, and impartial legal judgments and rulings.
Skilled in formulating and writing decisions, reports, orders, court memorandums, findings of fact, or other documents to communicate rulings and decisions.
Skilled in managing and controlling court proceedings in an orderly, fair, and impartial manner consistent with court rules and processes.
Proficiently uses required software programs.

Physical Requirements:

The essential functions of the job typically require: grasping, sitting, standing, walking, talking, hearing, feeling, reaching, and fingering requirements or other reasonable methods that accommodate an individual in completing the essential functions of the job.
Work is performed in a comfortable courtroom setting.
Employee may be subject to some travel in the performance of the job. Employee has control over travel schedule and can often adjust schedules due to adverse weather or travel conditions.
Physical requirements can typically be characterized as Sedentary Work: Exerting up to 10 lbs. of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects, including the human body.

View the complete job posting here: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/ndcourts/jobs/5222742/judicial-referee-fargo?pagetype=jobOpportunitiesJobs

Job Announcement: Deputy Clerk of District Court - Williston

Wed, 21 Jan 2026 06:00:00 GMT

Salary: $54,504.00 Annually

Location: Williston, ND

Job Type: Full-Time/Regular

Job Number: 2026-U4-WIL-2-DC2

Department: Unit 4 - Clerk of Court Office - Williston

Opening Date: 01/21/2026

Closing Date: 2/4/2026 11:59 PM Central

General Summary or Purpose

We understand that compensation isn’t a one-time discussion. Please see Compensation for more details on our compensation strategy.

Candidates selected for an interview will be required to take typing and grammar tests.

If you would enjoy reviewing documents to determine conformity to court procedures and rules and are obsessed with details and accuracy, this opportunity may be right for you.

The Ideal Candidate:

Thrives in a highly structured, deadline-oriented, and fast-paced environment.
Enjoys applying many procedures and rules.
Pays strong attention to detail ensuring accuracy of work.
Gives excellent customer service.
Easily adapts to changes.
Shows initiative and dependability.

The Ideal Candidate Minimum Qualifications:

Requires a high school diploma and two years of related experience. Any combination of education, training, or experience which demonstrates the ability to successfully complete the major responsibilities and essential functions may be substituted for the experience requirement.

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Major Responsibilities & Essential Functions

Performs court operations involved in the scheduling, handling, and preparing of court calendars in accordance with the directives of the Clerk of Court.
Receives and reviews incoming documents to determine conformity to court procedures, laws, and rules. Routes documents to proper offices and persons.
Ensures that cases are assigned to judicial officers in accordance with the district's caseflow plan. Provides proper notice to parties of case numbers and judge assignments.
Records incoming documents, case proceedings, and dispositions into the court's case management system. Processes court orders, notices, and reports in accordance with business practices and established procedures.
Receives and records all fees, fines, bonds, restitution, or other receipts submitted to the Clerk of Courts Office. Generates checks, balances tills, prepares deposits, and assists with month-end financial activities.
Receives, answers, and routes telephone calls to appropriate parties. Provides assistance to the public in their requests for information that does not involve legal advice, confidentiality, or right-to-know laws.
Implements court procedures and rules and clerks hearings, as directed by the Clerk of Court. Organizes cases daily to ensure each judge attending court, and coordinates the court session with the judge, court security, attorneys, and parties to ensure it is managed and completed efficiently and effectively. Relates court documents to hearings and relates events to each other.
Searches criminal, civil, traffic, and judgment records.
Participates in the management of the District Court jury program.
Ensures quality of court records by reviewing files and monitoring various reports so that the court's records are maintained accurately and timely.
Accurately records court proceedings through the use of audio recording equipment in person or via remote recording. Responsibility also requires creating and maintaining annotations/tags, taking court notes during hearings to identify appearances, essential events, and to locate and play back prior testimony. May require travel to other counties within a unit for court proceedings assigned to a district judge or referee.
Performs other duties of a comparable level or type.

Minimum Qualifications & Certification or Licensing Requirements

Requires a high school diploma and two years of related experience. Any combination of education, training, or experience which demonstrates the ability to successfully complete the major responsibilities and essential functions may be substituted for the experience requirement.

Valid driver’s license or evidence of equivalent mobility.

If assigned recording duties, then requires AAERT (American Association of Electronic Reporters and Transcribers) CER (certified electronic court reporter) certification or ability to obtain within one year of assignment. A comparable certification by another state court or federal court may be substituted for the AAERT certification.

Knowledge, Skill, & Physical Requirements

Knowledge Requirements:

Knowledge of general office procedures.
Knowledge of grammar.
Knowledge and understanding of legal terminology, court documents, court routines, and operations.
Knowledge of office etiquette.
Knowledge of general laws, rules, policies, and procedures pertaining to the court.

Skill Requirements:

Effective, courteous, and professional Interpersonal and customer service skills adaptable to a diverse range of individuals.
Skilled in district court operations and routines of case processing and scheduling.
Skilled in preparing and processing of legal documents, orders, judgments, or reports.
Skilled in reading, understanding, and applying statutes and legal procedures/terminology.
Written communication skills to prepare reports, memos, and letters.
Strong attention to detail ensuring accuracy of work.
Ability to efficiently organize and prioritize work to process court documents in a timely manner.
Proficiently uses required software programs.
Ability to work in a highly structured and fast-paced environment.
Ability to quickly and positively adapt to frequent changes.
Ability to show initiative.
Must be dependable.
Skilled in the operation and use of office equipment.

Physical Requirements:

The essential functions of the job typically require: grasping, sitting, stooping, kneeling, standing, walking, talking, hearing, seeing, feeling, reaching, and fingering requirements or other reasonable methods that accommodate an individual in completing the essential functions of the job.
Work is performed in a comfortable office work environment.
Employee is subject to some travel in the performance of the job. Employee has control over scheduling and travel arrangements and can adjust schedules due to adverse weather or travel conditions.
Physical requirements can typically be characterized as Light: Work involves exerting up to 20 lbs. of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 lbs. frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects.

View the complete posting here: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/ndcourts/jobs/5206250/administrative-clerk-deputy-clerk-of-district-court-williston?pagetype=jobOpportunitiesJobs

Job Announcement: Staff Attorney - District Court - Williston

Thu, 08 Jan 2026 06:00:00 GMT

Salary: $114,768.00 Annually

Location: Williston, ND

Job Type: Full-Time/Regular

Job Number: 2025-U4-WIL-102-SADC2

Department: Unit 4 - District Court Judge Chambers

Opening Date: 01/08/2026

Closing Date: Continuous

General Summary or Purpose

We understand that compensation isn’t a one-time discussion. Please see Compensation for more details on our compensation strategy.

The current Williston postings for a Staff Attorney-District Court, Paralegal, and Judicial Support Specialist-District Court are to broaden the applicant pool for one successful candidate to be hired to work within the Northwest Judicial District Court Judge Chambers located in Williston.

Interested applicants must submit a cover letter, resume, writing sample, and copy of law school transcript.

The North Dakota Court System offers employment opportunities that provide a rewarding career in public service working together to deliver justice. The Court System offers an excellent benefits package including employer-paid family health insurance premiums, retirement contributions and generous vacation and sick leave accruals.

If you are drawn to and want to play an integral role in supporting a judge or judicial referee by providing extensive legal research and analysis of legal issues and cases to make recommendations on the proposed disposition of cases, this opportunity may be right for you.

The Ideal Candidate:

Easily engages and communicates with others orally and in writing.
Enjoys researching, analyzing, and writing.
Obsesses with detail ensuring accuracy of work.
Deliberately and thoroughly organizes and analyzes information.
Demonstrates an ability to provide sound judgment including the ability to think critically, identify, break down, evaluate, and write information in a concise and logical manner.
Thrives on having a constant workload and organizing, planning, and prioritizing work priorities.
Finds it rewarding to be highly dependable.
Seamlessly works as part of the courtroom team in providing necessary trial preparations including court recording.

The Ideal Candidate Minimum Qualifications:

Juris doctor degree from an accredited law school;
2 years of related experience conducting legal research, preparing or presenting cases in state courts. Any combination of education, training, or experience which demonstrates the ability to successfully complete the major responsibilities and essential functions may be substituted for the experience requirement.
North Dakota law license or ability to obtain within one year of job entry.
Valid driver's license or evidence of equivalent mobility; and
If assigned recording duties, then requires AAERT (American Association of Electronic Reporters and Transcribers) CER (Certified Electronic Court Reporter) certification or the ability to obtain within six months of job entry. A comparable certification by another state court or federal court may be substituted for the AAERT certification.
After consideration of qualified candidates, applicants who do not meet the minimum experience requirements may be considered at a training wage.

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Major Responsibilities & Essential Functions

Conducts in-depth legal research and analysis of legal precedents, statutes, regulations, and legislative history for all judges and judicial referees in the district. Reviews case records, including briefs and transcripts/recordings of prior hearings when necessary. Drafts findings and orders for the district court judges and judicial referees on complex cases in all areas of the law, including civil, criminal, juvenile, family law, and administrative appeals.
Edits draft opinions prepared by other law clerk staff, judges, and judicial referees and offers changes in style or content. Reviews legal analysis and proofreads findings and orders for both style and content.
Confers with judges and judicial referees on pending cases. Provides background research and analysis on the law and facts. Provides summary and analysis of relevant similar issues faced by other judges in the district and resolution of prior similar cases. Identifies nuances in the cases and suggests areas that will need clarification at any hearing. Suggests possible resolutions and alerts judges to any possible concerns or appealable issues surrounding proposed resolutions of issues.
Drafts jury instructions and special verdict forms for upcoming trials. Conducts necessary research for judges to make a determination on any requested special jury instructions and to make a determination on relevant pattern instructions. Confers with judges regarding closing instructions and drafts closing instructions.
Assists judges through ongoing complex trials. Provides insight and legal analysis on trial matters as requested by judges, including objections, in-chamber conferences, and motions made through trial. Conducts in-depth legal research during the trials to provide the judges with the necessary law for making quick decisions and rulings as issues arise during trial.
Drafts orders for judges after complex bench trials. Attends entire bench trial if requested and analyzes testimony and evidence presented to the assigned judge. Suggests possible resolution and drafts final findings and order as requested by the assigned judge.
In districts with multiple law clerks, if assigned by the presiding judge of the district, may supervise the term law clerk. Supervision may include: reviewing resumes and application materials, conducting interviews, making hiring decisions, training, orientating, answering questions, and mentoring on cases and legal issues.
Accurately records, transcribes, and certifies the record of court and jury trial proceedings, unless it is prepared by a third party, by computer-aided equipment per state and appellate requirements. Responsibility also requires taking court notes during hearings to identify appearances and to note significant events during the hearing and to locate and present prior testimony. Requires travel to other counties within and outside of the district for court proceedings assigned to the district judge or referee.
Performs clerking duties in courtroom, administers oath, marks documents, maintains logs and other forms, and transfers storage devices, files, and records to the clerk of district court for reference.
Performs other duties of a comparable level or type or as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications & Certification or Licensing Requirements

Valid driver’s license or evidence of equivalent mobility.

If assigned recording duties, then requires AAERT (American Association of Electronic Reporters and Transcribers) CER (certified electronic court reporter) certification or ability to obtain within six months of job entry. A comparable certification by another state court or federal court may be substituted for the AAERT certification.

After consideration of qualified candidates, applicants who do not meet the minimum experience requirements may be considered at a training wage.

Knowledge, Skill, & Physical Requirements

Knowledge Requirements:

Extensive knowledge of federal and state constitutional laws, statutory law, and court case precedent.
General knowledge of court administration and office management policies and procedures.
Extensive knowledge of court system operations, court procedures, and rules including legal rules of evidence, civil procedures, criminal procedures, and appellate procedures.
Knowledge of logical legal theorems, their application to legal precedent, rules of legal interpretation, and statutory interpretation.

Skill Requirements:

Skilled in organizing, planning, and prioritizing own work priorities, needs, and projects.
Skilled in balancing the workload of assignments from all judges in the district and prioritizing matters that are assigned.
Skilled in learning, understanding, and utilizing the preferences and writing style of all judges in the district.
Skilled in conducting legal research and the application and interpretation of legal concepts, principles, and legal theorems to the specifics of individual cases.
Skilled in the use of legal research resources and software (i.e. Westlaw, Lexis Nexis, etc.) and general office support applications (i.e. word processing and other desktop software/applications).
Skilled in formulating, writing, and drafting legal orders in a clear, concise, and coherent manner in accordance with the requirements of the court.
Skilled in applying legal principles, rules, concepts, precedents, and cases in addressing individual cases and legal problems/issues.
Skilled in presenting and communicating controversial or complex topics in an effective and persuasive manner in public presentations and speeches before managers, courts, boards, judges, or committees.

Physical Requirements:

The essential functions of the job typically require: grasping, walking, sitting, seeing, talking, hearing, feeling, fingering, and some repetitive motions or other reasonable methods that accommodate an individual in completing the essential functions of the job.
Work is performed in a comfortable office environment.
Employee is subject to some travel in the performance of the job. Employee has control over travel schedule and can adjust schedules due to adverse weather or travel conditions.
Physical requirements can typically be characterized as Sedentary Work: Exerting up to 10 lbs. of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects including the human body.

Job Announcement: Staff Attorney - District Court Valley City

Wed, 07 Jan 2026 06:01:00 GMT

Salary: $114,768.00 Annually

Location: Valley City, ND

Job Type: Full-Time/Regular

Job Number: 2026-U2-VC-1-SADC

Department: Unit 2 - District Court Judge Chambers

Opening Date: 01/07/2026

Closing Date: Continuous

General Summary or Purpose

We understand that compensation isn’t a one-time discussion. Please see Compensation for more details on our compensation strategy.

This position is largely in-house with the possibility of remote work after training is completed and as approved by the supervising judge.

Interested applicants must submit a cover letter, resume, writing sample, and copy of law school transcript.

The North Dakota Court System offers employment opportunities that provide a rewarding career in public service working together to deliver justice. The Court System offers an excellent benefits package including employer-paid family health insurance premiums, retirement contributions and generous vacation and sick leave accruals.

If you are drawn to and want to play an integral role in supporting a judge or judicial referee by providing extensive legal research and analysis of legal issues and cases to make recommendations on the proposed disposition of cases, this opportunity may be right for you.

The Ideal Candidate:

Easily engages and communicates with others orally and in writing.
Enjoys researching, analyzing, and writing.
Obsesses with detail, ensuring accuracy of work.
Deliberately and thoroughly organizes and analyzes information.
Demonstrates an ability to provide sound judgment including the ability to think critically, identify, break down, evaluate, and write information in a concise and logical manner.
Thrives on having a constant workload and organizing, planning, and prioritizing work priorities.
Finds it rewarding to be highly dependable.
Seamlessly works as part of the courtroom team in providing necessary trial preparations.

The Ideal Candidate Minimum Qualifications:

Juris doctor degree from an accredited law school;
2 years of related experience conducting legal research, preparing or presenting cases in state courts. Any combination of education, training, or experience which demonstrates the ability to successfully complete the major responsibilities and essential functions may be substituted for the experience requirement;
North Dakota law license or ability to obtain within one year of job entry; and
Valid driver's license or evidence of equivalent mobility.

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Major Responsibilities & Essential Functions

Title of Immediate Supervisor: Presiding District Court Judge
Accountable for (Job Titles): Law Clerk
FLSA Status: Exempt

The Staff Attorney-District Court is responsible for providing extensive legal research and analysis of legal issues and cases pending before the North Dakota District Courts and making recommendations on the proposed disposition of cases. Assists judges and judicial referees by applying legal principles and research in the drafting and writing of judicial orders and provides support services on other related matters. Makes a verbatim record of district and juvenile court proceedings using audio recording equipment, writing court logs, and noting appearances and essential events during the proceedings. Performs courtroom duties.

Conducts in-depth legal research and analysis of legal precedents, statutes, regulations, and legislative history for all judges and judicial referees in the district. Reviews case records, including briefs and transcripts/recordings of prior hearings when necessary. Drafts findings and orders for the district court judges and judicial referees on complex cases in all areas of the law, including civil, criminal, juvenile, family law, and administrative appeals.
Edits draft opinions prepared by other law clerk staff, judges, and judicial referees and offers changes in style or content. Reviews legal analysis and proofreads findings and orders for both style and content.
Confers with judges and judicial referees on pending cases. Provides background research and analysis on the law and facts. Provides summary and analysis of relevant similar issues faced by other judges in the district and resolution of prior similar cases. Identifies nuances in the cases and suggests areas that will need clarification at any hearing. Suggests possible resolutions and alerts judges to any possible concerns or appealable issues surrounding proposed resolutions of issues.
Drafts jury instructions and special verdict forms for upcoming trials. Conducts necessary research for judges to make a determination on any requested special jury instructions and to make a determination on relevant pattern instructions. Confers with judges regarding closing instructions and drafts closing instructions.
Assists judges through ongoing complex trials. Provides insight and legal analysis on trial matters as requested by judges, including objections, in-chamber conferences, and motions made through trial. Conducts in-depth legal research during the trials to provide the judges with the necessary law for making quick decisions and rulings as issues arise during trial.
Drafts orders for judges after complex bench trials. Attends entire bench trial if requested and analyzes testimony and evidence presented to the assigned judge. Suggests possible resolution and drafts final findings and order as requested by the assigned judge.
In districts with multiple law clerks, if assigned by the presiding judge of the district, may supervise the term law clerk. Supervision may include: reviewing resumes and application materials, conducting interviews, making hiring decisions, training, orientating, answering questions, and mentoring on cases and legal issues.
Accurately records, transcribes, and certifies the record of court and jury trial proceedings, unless it is prepared by a third party, by computer-aided equipment per state and appellate requirements. Responsibility also requires taking court notes during hearings to identify appearances and to note significant events during the hearing and to locate and present prior testimony. Requires travel to other counties within and outside of the district for court proceedings assigned to the district judge or referee.
Performs clerking duties in courtroom, administers oath, marks documents, maintains logs and other forms, and transfers storage devices, files, and records to the clerk of district court for reference.
Performs other duties of a comparable level or type or as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications & Certification or Licensing Requirements

North Dakota law license or ability to obtain within one year of job entry.

Knowledge, Skill, & Physical Requirements

Knowledge Requirements:

Extensive knowledge of federal and state constitutional laws, statutory law, and court case precedent.
General knowledge of court administration and office management policies and procedures.
Extensive knowledge of court system operations, court procedures, and rules including legal rules of evidence, civil procedures, criminal procedures, and appellate procedures.
Knowledge of logical legal theorems, their application to legal precedent, rules of legal interpretation, and statutory interpretation.

Skill Requirements:

Skilled in organizing, planning, and prioritizing own work priorities, needs, and projects.
Skilled in balancing the workload of assignments from all judges in the district and prioritizing matters that are assigned.
Skilled in learning, understanding, and utilizing the preferences and writing style of all judges in the district.
Skilled in conducting legal research and the application and interpretation of legal concepts, principles, and legal theorems to the specifics of individual cases.
Skilled in the use of legal research resources and software (i.e. Westlaw, Lexis Nexis, etc.) and general office support applications (i.e. word processing and other desktop software/applications).
Skilled in formulating, writing, and drafting legal orders in a clear, concise, and coherent manner in accordance with the requirements of the court.
Skilled in applying legal principles, rules, concepts, precedents, and cases in addressing individual cases and legal problems/issues.
Skilled in presenting and communicating controversial or complex topics in an effective and persuasive manner in public presentations and speeches before managers, courts, boards, judges, or committees.

Physical Requirements:

The essential functions of the job typically require: grasping, walking, sitting, seeing, talking, hearing, feeling, fingering, and some repetitive motions or other reasonable methods that accommodate an individual in completing the essential functions of the job.
Work is performed in a comfortable office environment.
Employee is subject to some travel in the performance of the job. Employee has control over travel schedule and can adjust schedules due to adverse weather or travel conditions.
Physical requirements can typically be characterized as Sedentary Work: Exerting up to 10 lbs. of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects including the human body.

View the complete posting here: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/ndcourts/jobs/5186111/staff-attorney-district-court-valley-city?pagetype=jobOpportunitiesJobs

Job Announcement: Staff Attorney - District Court - Devils Lake

Wed, 03 Dec 2025 06:00:00 GMT

Salary: $114,768.00 Annually

Location: Devils Lake, ND

Job Type: Full-Time/Regular

Job Number: 2025-U1-DL-95-SADC

Department: Unit 1 - District Court Judge Chambers

Opening Date: 12/03/2025

General Summary or Purpose

We understand that compensation isn’t a one-time discussion. Please see Compensation for more details on our compensation strategy.
Interested applicants must submit a cover letter, resume, writing sample, and copy of law school transcript.The North Dakota Court System offers employment opportunities that provide a rewarding career in public service working together to deliver justice. The Court System offers an excellent benefits package including employer-paid family health insurance premiums, retirement contributions and generous vacation and sick leave accruals.

If you are drawn to and want to play an integral role in supporting a judge or judicial referee by providing extensive legal research and analysis of legal issues and cases to make recommendations on the proposed disposition of cases, this opportunity may be right for you.

The Ideal Candidate:

Easily engages and communicates with others orally and in writing.

Enjoys researching, analyzing, and writing.

Obsesses with detail ensuring accuracy of work.

Deliberately and thoroughly organizes and analyzes information.

Demonstrates an ability to provide sound judgment including the ability to think critically, identify, break down, evaluate, and write information in a concise and logical manner.

Thrives on having a constant workload and organizing, planning, and prioritizing work priorities.

Finds it rewarding to be highly dependable.

Seamlessly works as part of the courtroom team in providing necessary trial preparations including court recording.

The Ideal Candidate Minimum Qualifications:

Juris doctor degree from an accredited law school;

2 years of related experience conducting legal research, preparing or presenting cases in state courts. Any combination of education, training, or experience which demonstrates the ability to successfully complete the major responsibilities and essential functions may be substituted for the experience requirement.

North Dakota law license or ability to obtain within one year of job entry.

Valid driver's license or evidence of equivalent mobility; and

If assigned recording duties, then requires AAERT (American Association of Electronic Reporters and Transcribers) CER (Certified Electronic Court Reporter) certification or the ability to obtain within six months of job entry. A comparable certification by another state court or federal court may be substituted for the AAERT certification.

Staff Attorney-District Court - Realistic Job Preview
Testimonials/Work FAQs/Interesting Facts/Code of Conduct
Career Opportunities/Working at the ND Court System

Major Responsibilities & Essential Functions

Conducts in-depth legal research and analysis of legal precedents, statutes, regulations, and legislative history for all judges and judicial referees in the district. Reviews case records, including briefs and transcripts/recordings of prior hearings when necessary. Drafts findings and orders for the district court judges and judicial referees on complex cases in all areas of the law, including civil, criminal, juvenile, family law, and administrative appeals.
Edits draft opinions prepared by other law clerk staff, judges, and judicial referees and offers changes in style or content. Reviews legal analysis and proofreads findings and orders for both style and content.
Confers with judges and judicial referees on pending cases. Provides background research and analysis on the law and facts. Provides summary and analysis of relevant similar issues faced by other judges in the district and resolution of prior similar cases. Identifies nuances in the cases and suggests areas that will need clarification at any hearing. Suggests possible resolutions and alerts judges to any possible concerns or appealable issues surrounding proposed resolutions of issues.
Drafts jury instructions and special verdict forms for upcoming trials. Conducts necessary research for judges to make a determination on any requested special jury instructions and to make a determination on relevant pattern instructions. Confers with judges regarding closing instructions and drafts closing instructions.
Assists judges through ongoing complex trials. Provides insight and legal analysis on trial matters as requested by judges, including objections, in-chamber conferences, and motions made through trial. Conducts in-depth legal research during the trials to provide the judges with the necessary law for making quick decisions and rulings as issues arise during trial.
Drafts orders for judges after complex bench trials. Attends entire bench trial if requested and analyzes testimony and evidence presented to the assigned judge. Suggests possible resolution and drafts final findings and order as requested by the assigned judge.
In districts with multiple law clerks, if assigned by the presiding judge of the district, may supervise the term law clerk. Supervision may include: reviewing resumes and application materials, conducting interviews, making hiring decisions, training, orientating, answering questions, and mentoring on cases and legal issues.
Accurately records, transcribes, and certifies the record of court and jury trial proceedings, unless it is prepared by a third party, by computer-aided equipment per state and appellate requirements. Responsibility also requires taking court notes during hearings to identify appearances and to note significant events during the hearing and to locate and present prior testimony. Requires travel to other counties within and outside of the district for court proceedings assigned to the district judge or referee.
Performs clerking duties in courtroom, administers oath, marks documents, maintains logs and other forms, and transfers storage devices, files, and records to the clerk of district court for reference.
Performs other duties of a comparable level or type or as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications & Certification or Licensing Requirements

Knowledge, Skill, & Physical Requirements

Knowledge Requirements:

Extensive knowledge of federal and state constitutional laws, statutory law, and court case precedent.
General knowledge of court administration and office management policies and procedures.
Extensive knowledge of court system operations, court procedures, and rules including legal rules of evidence, civil procedures, criminal procedures, and appellate procedures.
Knowledge of logical legal theorems, their application to legal precedent, rules of legal interpretation, and statutory interpretation.

Skill Requirements:

Skilled in organizing, planning, and prioritizing own work priorities, needs, and projects.
Skilled in balancing the workload of assignments from all judges in the district and prioritizing matters that are assigned.
Skilled in learning, understanding, and utilizing the preferences and writing style of all judges in the district.
Skilled in conducting legal research and the application and interpretation of legal concepts, principles, and legal theorems to the specifics of individual cases.
Skilled in the use of legal research resources and software (i.e. Westlaw, Lexis Nexis, etc.) and general office support applications (i.e. word processing and other desktop software/applications).
Skilled in formulating, writing, and drafting legal orders in a clear, concise, and coherent manner in accordance with the requirements of the court.
Skilled in applying legal principles, rules, concepts, precedents, and cases in addressing individual cases and legal problems/issues.
Skilled in presenting and communicating controversial or complex topics in an effective and persuasive manner in public presentations and speeches before managers, courts, boards, judges, or committees.

Physical Requirements:

The essential functions of the job typically require: grasping, walking, sitting, seeing, talking, hearing, feeling, fingering, and some repetitive motions or other reasonable methods that accommodate an individual in completing the essential functions of the job.
Work is performed in a comfortable office environment.
Employee is subject to some travel in the performance of the job. Employee has control over travel schedule and can adjust schedules due to adverse weather or travel conditions.
Physical requirements can typically be characterized as Sedentary Work: Exerting up to 10 lbs. of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects including the human body.

See the complete job posting here: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/ndcourts/jobs/5156972/staff-attorney-district-court-devils-lake?pagetype=jobOpportunitiesJobs

Job Announcement: Deputy Clerk of District Court - Wahpeton

Mon, 10 Nov 2025 06:00:00 GMT

Salary: $54,504.00 Annually

Location: Wahpeton, ND

Job Type: Full-Time/Regular

Job Number: 2025-U2-WAH-90-DC2

Department: Unit 2 - Clerk of Court Office - Wahpeton

Opening Date: 11/10/2025

Closing Date: 11/23/2025 11:59 PM Central

General Summary or Purpose

We understand that compensation isn’t a one-time discussion. Please see Compensation for more details on our compensation strategy.

Candidates selected for an interview will be required to take typing and grammar tests.

If you would enjoy reviewing documents to determine conformity to court procedures and rules and are obsessed with details and accuracy, this opportunity may be right for you.

The Ideal Candidate:

Thrives in a highly structured, deadline-oriented, and fast-paced environment.
Enjoys applying many procedures and rules.
Pays strong attention to detail ensuring accuracy of work.
Gives excellent customer service.
Easily adapts to changes.
Shows initiative and dependability.

The Ideal Candidate Minimum Qualifications:

Requires a high school diploma and two years of related experience. Any combination of education, training, or experience which demonstrates the ability to successfully complete the major responsibilities and essential functions may be substituted for the experience requirement.

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Career Opportunities/Working at the ND Court System

Major Responsibilities & Essential Functions

Performs court operations involved in the scheduling, handling, and preparing of court calendars in accordance with the directives of the Clerk of Court.
Receives and reviews incoming documents to determine conformity to court procedures, laws, and rules. Routes documents to proper offices and persons.
Ensures that cases are assigned to judicial officers in accordance with the district's caseflow plan. Provides proper notice to parties of case numbers and judge assignments.
Records incoming documents, case proceedings, and dispositions into the court's case management system. Processes court orders, notices, and reports in accordance with business practices and established procedures.
Receives and records all fees, fines, bonds, restitution, or other receipts submitted to the Clerk of Courts Office. Generates checks, balances tills, prepares deposits, and assists with month-end financial activities.
Receives, answers, and routes telephone calls to appropriate parties. Provides assistance to the public in their requests for information that does not involve legal advice, confidentiality, or right-to-know laws.
Implements court procedures and rules and clerks hearings, as directed by the Clerk of Court. Organizes cases daily to ensure each judge attending court, and coordinates the court session with the judge, court security, attorneys, and parties to ensure it is managed and completed efficiently and effectively. Relates court documents to hearings and relates events to each other.
Searches criminal, civil, traffic, and judgment records.
Participates in the management of the District Court jury program.
Ensures quality of court records by reviewing files and monitoring various reports so that the court's records are maintained accurately and timely.
Accurately records court proceedings through the use of audio recording equipment in person or via remote recording. Responsibility also requires creating and maintaining annotations/tags, taking court notes during hearings to identify appearances, essential events, and to locate and play back prior testimony. May require travel to other counties within a unit for court proceedings assigned to a district judge or referee.
Performs other duties of a comparable level or type.

Minimum Qualifications & Certification or Licensing Requirements

Requires a high school diploma and two years of related experience. Any combination of education, training, or experience which demonstrates the ability to successfully complete the major responsibilities and essential functions may be substituted for the experience requirement.

Valid driver’s license or evidence of equivalent mobility.

If assigned recording duties, then requires AAERT (American Association of Electronic Reporters and Transcribers) CER (certified electronic court reporter) certification or ability to obtain within one year of assignment. A comparable certification by another state court or federal court may be substituted for the AAERT certification.

Knowledge, Skill, & Physical Requirements

Knowledge Requirements:

Knowledge of general office procedures.
Knowledge of grammar.
Knowledge and understanding of legal terminology, court documents, court routines, and operations.
Knowledge of office etiquette.
Knowledge of general laws, rules, policies, and procedures pertaining to the court.

Skill Requirements:

Effective, courteous, and professional Interpersonal and customer service skills adaptable to a diverse range of individuals.
Skilled in district court operations and routines of case processing and scheduling.
Skilled in preparing and processing of legal documents, orders, judgments, or reports.
Skilled in reading, understanding, and applying statutes and legal procedures/terminology.
Written communication skills to prepare reports, memos, and letters.
Strong attention to detail ensuring accuracy of work.
Ability to efficiently organize and prioritize work to process court documents in a timely manner.
Proficiently uses required software programs.
Ability to work in a highly structured and fast-paced environment.
Ability to quickly and positively adapt to frequent changes.
Ability to show initiative.
Must be dependable.
Skilled in the operation and use of office equipment.

Physical Requirements:

The essential functions of the job typically require: grasping, sitting, stooping, kneeling, standing, walking, talking, hearing, seeing, feeling, reaching, and fingering requirements or other reasonable methods that accommodate an individual in completing the essential functions of the job.
Work is performed in a comfortable office work environment.
Employee is subject to some travel in the performance of the job. Employee has control over scheduling and travel arrangements and can adjust schedules due to adverse weather or travel conditions.
Physical requirements can typically be characterized as Light: Work involves exerting up to 20 lbs. of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 lbs. frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects.

View the complete job posting here: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/ndcourts/jobs/5138518/administrative-clerk-deputy-clerk-of-district-court-wahpeton?pagetype=jobOpportunitiesJobs

Job Announcement: Deputy Clerk of District Court-Bismarck/Mandan

Mon, 10 Nov 2025 06:00:00 GMT

Salary: $54,504.00 Annually

Location: Bismarck/Mandan, ND

Job Type: Full-Time/Regular

Job Number: 2025-U3-B/M-79-DC

Department: Unit 3 - Clerk of Court Office - Bismarck/Mandan

Opening Date: 09/30/2025

Closing Date: Continuous

General Summary or Purpose

We understand that compensation isn’t a one-time discussion. Please see Compensation for more details on our compensation strategy.

Candidates selected for an interview will be required to take typing and grammar tests.

If you would enjoy reviewing documents to determine conformity to court procedures and rules and are obsessed with details and accuracy, this opportunity may be right for you.

The Ideal Candidate:

Thrives in a highly structured, deadline-oriented, and fast-paced environment.
Enjoys applying many procedures and rules.
Pays strong attention to detail ensuring accuracy of work.
Gives excellent customer service.
Easily adapts to changes.
Shows initiative and dependability.

The Ideal Candidate Minimum Qualifications:

Requires a high school diploma and two years of related experience. Any combination of education, training, or experience which demonstrates the ability to successfully complete the major responsibilities and essential functions may be substituted for the experience requirement.

Deputy Clerk of District Court Video – Realistic Job Preview

Testimonials/Work FAQs/Interesting Facts/Code of Conduct

Career Opportunities/Working at the ND Court System

Major Responsibilities & Essential Functions

Performs court operations involved in the scheduling, handling, and preparing of court calendars in accordance with the directives of the Clerk of Court.
Receives and reviews incoming documents to determine conformity to court procedures, laws, and rules. Routes documents to proper offices and persons.
Ensures that cases are assigned to judicial officers in accordance with the district's caseflow plan. Provides proper notice to parties of case numbers and judge assignments.
Records incoming documents, case proceedings, and dispositions into the court's case management system. Processes court orders, notices, and reports in accordance with business practices and established procedures.
Receives and records all fees, fines, bonds, restitution, or other receipts submitted to the Clerk of Courts Office. Generates checks, balances tills, prepares deposits, and assists with month-end financial activities.
Receives, answers, and routes telephone calls to appropriate parties. Provides assistance to the public in their requests for information that does not involve legal advice, confidentiality, or right-to-know laws.
Implements court procedures and rules and clerks hearings, as directed by the Clerk of Court. Organizes cases daily to ensure each judge attending court, and coordinates the court session with the judge, court security, attorneys, and parties to ensure it is managed and completed efficiently and effectively. Relates court documents to hearings and relates events to each other.
Searches criminal, civil, traffic, and judgment records.
Participates in the management of the District Court jury program.
Ensures quality of court records by reviewing files and monitoring various reports so that the court's records are maintained accurately and timely.
Accurately records court proceedings through the use of audio recording equipment in person or via remote recording. Responsibility also requires creating and maintaining annotations/tags, taking court notes during hearings to identify appearances, essential events, and to locate and play back prior testimony. May require travel to other counties within a unit for court proceedings assigned to a district judge or referee.
Performs other duties of a comparable level or type.

Minimum Qualifications & Certification or Licensing Requirements

Requires a high school diploma and two years of related experience. Any combination of education, training, or experience which demonstrates the ability to successfully complete the major responsibilities and essential functions may be substituted for the experience requirement.

Valid driver’s license or evidence of equivalent mobility.

If assigned recording duties, then requires AAERT (American Association of Electronic Reporters and Transcribers) CER (certified electronic court reporter) certification or ability to obtain within one year of assignment. A comparable certification by another state court or federal court may be substituted for the AAERT certification.

Knowledge, Skill, & Physical Requirements

Knowledge Requirements:

Knowledge of general office procedures.
Knowledge of grammar.
Knowledge and understanding of legal terminology, court documents, court routines, and operations.
Knowledge of office etiquette.
Knowledge of general laws, rules, policies, and procedures pertaining to the court.

Skill Requirements:

Effective, courteous, and professional Interpersonal and customer service skills adaptable to a diverse range of individuals.
Skilled in district court operations and routines of case processing and scheduling.
Skilled in preparing and processing of legal documents, orders, judgments, or reports.
Skilled in reading, understanding, and applying statutes and legal procedures/terminology.
Written communication skills to prepare reports, memos, and letters.
Strong attention to detail ensuring accuracy of work.
Ability to efficiently organize and prioritize work to process court documents in a timely manner.
Proficiently uses required software programs.
Ability to work in a highly structured and fast-paced environment.
Ability to quickly and positively adapt to frequent changes.
Ability to show initiative.
Must be dependable.
Skilled in the operation and use of office equipment.

Physical Requirements:

The essential functions of the job typically require: grasping, sitting, stooping, kneeling, standing, walking, talking, hearing, seeing, feeling, reaching, and fingering requirements or other reasonable methods that accommodate an individual in completing the essential functions of the job.
Work is performed in a comfortable office work environment.
Employee is subject to some travel in the performance of the job. Employee has control over scheduling and travel arrangements and can adjust schedules due to adverse weather or travel conditions.
Physical requirements can typically be characterized as Light: Work involves exerting up to 20 lbs. of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 lbs. frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects.

View the complete job posting here: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/ndcourts/jobs/5097271/administrative-clerk-deputy-clerk-of-district-court-bismarck-mandan?pagetype=jobOpportunitiesJobs