<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?><rss version="2.0"><channel><title>General News</title><link>https://www.ndcourts.gov:443/news/north-dakota/legal-news/general-news</link><description>General News</description><item><title>Commission on Legal Counsel for Indigents seeking attorneys to contract for public defense services in the Northeast and Northeast Central Judicial Districts</title><link>https://www.ndcourts.gov:443/news/north-dakota/legal-news/general-news/commission-on-legal-counsel-for-indigents-seeking-attorneys-to-contract-for-public-defense-services-in-the-northeast-and-northeast-central-judicial-districts</link><description>&lt;p&gt;The Commission on Legal Counsel for Indigents is looking for attorneys to contract for public defense services in the Northeast and Northeast Central Judicial Districts.&amp;nbsp; If you are interested, please contact Travis Finck at &lt;a href="mailto:tfinck@nd.gov"&gt;tfinck@nd.gov&lt;/a&gt; or Trent Barks at &lt;a href="mailto:tbarkus@nd.gov"&gt;tbarkus@nd.gov&lt;/a&gt; for further information.&lt;/p&gt;</description><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2026 05:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.ndcourts.gov:443/news/north-dakota/legal-news/general-news/commission-on-legal-counsel-for-indigents-seeking-attorneys-to-contract-for-public-defense-services-in-the-northeast-and-northeast-central-judicial-districts</guid></item><item><title>Job Announcement - General Counsel Division Director</title><link>https://www.ndcourts.gov:443/news/north-dakota/legal-news/general-news/job-announcement-general-counsel-division-director</link><description>&lt;p&gt;DIRECTOR OF THE GENERAL COUNSEL DIVISION&lt;br /&gt;Position No.: 125-600&lt;br /&gt;Salary Range: Commensurate with Experience&lt;br /&gt;Closing Date: Open Until Filled&lt;br /&gt;Status: Full-Time with State Benefit Package&lt;br /&gt;Recruitment: Internal/External&lt;br /&gt;Location: Bismarck, ND&lt;br /&gt;Selecting Supervisor: Claire Ness, Chief Deputy Attorney General&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;The Attorney General&amp;rsquo;s Office is seeking a dynamic and experienced leader to serve as the General Counsel Division Director. This high-level role oversees a team of attorneys and staff, providing thoughtful supervision, mentorship, and professional development to support the success of the entire division.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;The ideal candidate will be a strategic thinker and a strong communicator who can champion the agency&amp;rsquo;s mission&amp;mdash;especially in preparation for and throughout the legislative session. This leader will proactively guide attorneys on effective client communication to help prevent legal challenges before they arise.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;This role requires deep expertise in state and federal law, Attorney General opinions regarding legal questions, contracts, open records and meetings, and administrative rules. The Division Director will stay ahead of legal and regulatory developments, including legislative changes, rulemaking efforts, and key court decisions, ensuring the team is well-informed and clients receive accurate, timely advice.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Successful candidates will demonstrate exceptional leadership abilities, sound judgment, critical thinking, open-mindedness, and a natural talent for problem-solving. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated leader to make a meaningful impact on the State&amp;rsquo;s legal landscape.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;In addition to the monthly salary, this position includes fully paid health insurance for employee and family (with a wellness rider included), the option to participate in employee-paid dental and vision for employee and family, participation in the state NDPERS retirement plan as well as the option to participate in the 457 deferred compensation plan, the option to contribute to a medical spending account, and earning annual leave and sick leave.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Employees in this position are eligible for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;This is an in-person position located in Bismarck, ND.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Minimum Qualifications&lt;br /&gt;1. Licensed to practice law in North Dakota is preferred.&lt;br /&gt;2. Five years or more of legal experience is preferred.&lt;br /&gt;3. Five years of experience supervising professional and administrative employees highly preferred.&lt;br /&gt;4. Excellent organizational skills and demonstrated ability to manage detailed information efficiently and accurately.&lt;br /&gt;5. Demonstrated leadership ability with strong skills in planning, organizing, coordinating, directing, and overseeing&lt;br /&gt;6. High ethical standards.&lt;br /&gt;7. Must be adept at reviewing and editing reports including affidavits of probable cause, search warrants, interview reports, and provide prosecution assistance when requested.&lt;br /&gt;8. The ability to recognize and explain complex matters and to distinguish essential investigative data from non-essential.&lt;br /&gt;9. Demonstrated excellent written and verbal communication skills.&lt;br /&gt;10. Demonstrated ability to communicate tactfully and provide superior service.&lt;br /&gt;11. Ability to establish and maintain effective, harmonious working relationships with co-workers, supervisors, employees, legislature, and the public.&lt;br /&gt;12. Ability to maintain a high degree of confidentiality.&lt;br /&gt;13. Successful completion of the interview process, reference checks, consumer credit, and standard background and criminal record checks to determine the knowledge, skills, and ability to perform tasks.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Application Procedures&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Applicants are screened based on qualifications, successful completion of the interview process and a background and criminal investigation. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. The Office of Attorney General does not provide sponsorships.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Application package must be received by 11:59 PM on the closing date listed on the opening.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED ONLINE AT: &lt;a href="http://www.nd.gov/careers"&gt;www.nd.gov/careers&lt;/a&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Documents to be submitted:&lt;br /&gt;&amp;bull; Resume&lt;br /&gt;&amp;bull; Cover letter with a summary that clearly explains how the applicant's work experience is related to the summary of work and minimum/preferred qualifications&lt;br /&gt;&amp;bull; 3 Professional References&lt;br /&gt;&amp;bull; Law School Transcripts and College Transcripts (copies or unofficial versions are acceptable)&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;The North Dakota Office of Attorney General prohibits candidates from plagiarizing any portion of their employment application and interview process to include responses to questions in which you must provide a narrative and/or verbal response. You must create your own responses originally and not copy or adapt them from other sources. While the North Dakota Office of Attorney General encourages you to create your narratives and interview responses with great care, including correct use of grammar and style, you are prohibited from using any artificial intelligence (AI) or AI-assisted tool, to include but not limited to ChatGPT during the interview process. Any information you provide during the application and interview process is subject to verification. The North Dakota Office of Attorney General will discontinue your candidacy if we find you have violated this prohibition on use of AI tools in the application and interview process.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Anyone needing assistance or accommodations during any part of the application or interview process please contact Ashley, Office of Attorney General: E-mail: &lt;a href="mailto:aeisenbeis@nd.gov"&gt;aeisenbeis@nd.gov&lt;/a&gt;; phone: (701) 328-1256 or TTY: 1-800-366-6888.&lt;br /&gt;&amp;bull; Learn more about Office of Attorney General at: &lt;a href="https://attorneygeneral.nd.gov/"&gt;https://attorneygeneral.nd.gov/&lt;/a&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;br /&gt;&amp;bull; Learn more about Employment Benefits at: &lt;a href="https://www.nd.gov/omb/public/careers/team-nd-benefits"&gt;https://www.nd.gov/omb/public/careers/team-nd-benefits&lt;/a&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;br /&gt;&amp;bull; Visit North Dakota State government: &lt;a href="http://www.nd.gov"&gt;http://www.nd.gov&lt;/a&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Equal Employment Opportunity&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;The State of North Dakota and this hiring agency do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex (including sexual orientation and gender identity), genetics, religion, age or disability in employment or the provisions of services and complies with the provisions of the North Dakota Human Rights Act.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;As an employer, the State of North Dakota prohibits smoking in all places of state employment in accordance with N.D.C.C. &amp;sect; 23-12-10.&lt;/p&gt;</description><pubDate>Tue, 16 Jun 2026 05:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.ndcourts.gov:443/news/north-dakota/legal-news/general-news/job-announcement-general-counsel-division-director</guid></item><item><title>North Dakota Ethics Commission to Host Travel Disclosure Education Session</title><link>https://www.ndcourts.gov:443/news/north-dakota/legal-news/general-news/north-dakota-ethics-commission-to-host-travel-disclosure-education-session</link><description>&lt;p&gt;The North Dakota Ethics Commission has an upcoming educational opportunity for anyone wanting to learn about the new travel disclosure rules for public officials.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Event Information:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Name: Dakota Dilemmas: Roadmap to the Travel Rules&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Date: June 16, 2026&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Time: 12:00 PM &amp;ndash; 1:00 PM CDT&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Details: In 2026, the North Dakota Ethics Commission adopted rules requiring public officials to disclose travel funded by third parties. The rules take effect on July 1, 2026. This presentation will walk through how the new rules will bring transparency and accountability to public officials&amp;rsquo; travel.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;This webinar has been approved for 1.0 ND CLE credit (general or ethics).&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Register&lt;a href="https://events.gcc.teams.microsoft.com/event/b75dffb9-f022-48ab-951d-1f30c4f6a389@2dea0464-da51-4a88-bae2-b3db94bc0c54"&gt; HERE&lt;/a&gt; or visit the Ethics Commission&amp;rsquo;s website (&lt;a href="http://ethicscommission.nd.gov/"&gt;ethicscommission.nd.gov&lt;/a&gt;) to sign-up.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;Please note, we are having technical issues with Teams and our registration page at this time. This is a known issue with Microsoft webinars and live events, and we are working with NDIT to navigate better solutions. If you encounter a blank page or one that does not load correctly, please try refreshing the page. Our test runs have shown good results with this additional step. If you are still unable to register for the learning session after refreshing the registration page, please reach out to Victoria at &lt;a href="mailto:Vodanicholson@nd.gov"&gt;Vodanicholson@nd.gov&lt;/a&gt;. &lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description><pubDate>Fri, 12 Jun 2026 05:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.ndcourts.gov:443/news/north-dakota/legal-news/general-news/north-dakota-ethics-commission-to-host-travel-disclosure-education-session</guid></item><item><title>Job Announcement: Assistant Attorney General - CPAT - Bismarck</title><link>https://www.ndcourts.gov:443/news/north-dakota/legal-news/general-news/job-announcement-assistant-attorney-general-cpat-bismarck</link><description>&lt;p&gt;ASSISTANT ATTORNEY GENERAL&lt;br /&gt;Position No: 125-689&lt;br /&gt;Salary Range: $81,000 - $120,000 annually (salary increases with experience). Click for Total Rewards Calculator&lt;br /&gt;Closing Date: June 25, 2026&lt;br /&gt;Status: Full-Time with State Benefit Package Recruitment: Internal/External&lt;br /&gt;Location: Consumer Protection and Antitrust Division 1720 Burlington Drive, Suite C, Bismarck&lt;br /&gt;Selecting Supervisor: Elin S. Alm, Director, Consumer Protection and Antitrust Division&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Summary of Position and Work&lt;br /&gt;The Consumer Protection and Antitrust Division of the North Dakota Attorney General&amp;rsquo;s Office has an immediate opening for a full-time attorney. This position provides legal, investigation, and litigation services to the Attorney General and division relating to enforcement of consumer protection and antitrust laws.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;This is an opportunity to do exciting work in a dynamic area of the law. This position presents a chance to work on investigations and cases that impact local markets and consumers and offers a unique opportunity to collaborate with other states or federal agencies on cases with national scope, impact, and interest. The successful applicant will have the opportunity to gain in depth experience in consumer protection and antitrust law, as well as complex civil litigation, while working in a fun and engaging work environment and maintaining a healthy work-life balance.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Responsibilities include evaluating, preparing, advancing, and concluding consumer protection and antitrust cases through litigation or settlement. Division staff have access to regional and national training courses in consumer protection and antitrust law, as well as other topics that advance civil investigation, settlement, and litigation skills. This is an in-person position, and a remote work arrangement is not an option.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;In addition to the monthly salary, this position includes fully paid health insurance for employee and family, the option to participate in employee-paid dental and vision for employee and family, participation in the state NDPERS defined contribution retirement plan as well as the option to participate in the 457 deferred compensation plan, the option to contribute to a medical spending account, and earning annual and sick leave.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Minimum Qualifications&lt;br /&gt;1. Licensed to practice law in North Dakota, or the expectation of imminent admission to the North Dakota Bar.&lt;br /&gt;2. Preference will be given to applicants with 2 or more years of legal experience including litigation experience.&lt;br /&gt;3. High ethical standards; clean discipline record.&lt;br /&gt;4. Ability to maintain a high degree of confidentiality.&lt;br /&gt;5. Excellent written and verbal communication skills.&lt;br /&gt;6. Excellent legal research skills and ability to effectively use Westlaw or other research tools.&lt;br /&gt;7. Advanced interpersonal skills needed to work well with the public, other agencies, courts and others.&lt;br /&gt;8. Ability and willingness to do excellent legal work in the areas of litigation, research and writing, investigations, and negotiations.&lt;br /&gt;9. Ability to establish and maintain effective, harmonious working relationships.&lt;br /&gt;10. Excellent time management and organization skills.&lt;br /&gt;11. Ability to effectively use case management, document management, and e-discovery platforms and software.&lt;br /&gt;12. Ability to exercise independent judgment and professional discretion in the identification, management, and resolution of alleged violations of law and related legal issues.&lt;br /&gt;13. Successful completion of the interview process, reference checks, and standard background and criminal record checks to determine knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform assistant attorney general tasks.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Application Procedures&lt;br /&gt;Applicants are screened based on qualifications, successful completion of the interview process and a background and criminal investigation. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. The Office of Attorney General does not provide sponsorships.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Application package must be received by 11:59 PM on the closing date listed on the opening.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED ONLINE AT: &lt;a href="http://www.nd.gov/careers"&gt;www.nd.gov/careers&lt;/a&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Documents to be submitted:&lt;br /&gt;&amp;bull; Resume&lt;br /&gt;&amp;bull; Cover letter with a summary that clearly explains how the applicant's work experience is related to the summary of work and minimum/preferred qualifications&lt;br /&gt;&amp;bull; 3 Professional References&lt;br /&gt;&amp;bull; College Transcripts (copies or unofficial versions are acceptable for the initial application process but when the top candidate is given a conditional employment offer, they are required to present official transcripts)&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;The North Dakota Office of Attorney General prohibits candidates from plagiarizing any portion of their employment application and interview process to include responses to questions in which you must provide a narrative and/or verbal response. You must create your own responses originally and not copy or adapt them from other sources. While the North Dakota Office of Attorney General encourages you to create your narratives and interview responses with great care, including correct use of grammar and style, you are prohibited from using any artificial intelligence (AI) or AI-assisted tool, to include but not limited to ChatGPT, during the interview. Any information you provide during the application and interview process is subject to verification. The North Dakota Office of Attorney General will discontinue your candidacy if we find you have violated this prohibition on use of AI tools in the application and interview process.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Anyone needing assistance or accommodations during any part of the application or interview process please contact Ashley, Office of Attorney General: E-mail: &lt;a href="mailto:aeisenbeis@nd.gov"&gt;aeisenbeis@nd.gov&lt;/a&gt;; phone: (701) 328-1256 or TTY: 1-800-366-6888.&lt;br /&gt;&amp;bull; Learn more about Office of Attorney General at: &lt;a href="https://attorneygeneral.nd.gov/"&gt;https://attorneygeneral.nd.gov/&lt;/a&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;br /&gt;&amp;bull; Learn more about Employment Benefits&amp;nbsp;at: &lt;a href="https://www.nd.gov/omb/public/careers/team-nd-benefits"&gt;https://www.nd.gov/omb/public/careers/team-nd-benefits&lt;/a&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;br /&gt;&amp;bull; Visit North Dakota State government: &lt;a href="http://www.nd.gov"&gt;http://www.nd.gov&lt;/a&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;To learn more about living in North Dakota, visit &lt;a href="https://findthegoodlife.com"&gt;https://findthegoodlife.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Equal Employment Opportunity&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;The State of North Dakota and this hiring agency do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex (including sexual orientation and gender identity), genetics, religion, age or disability in employment or the provisions of services and complies with the provisions of the North Dakota Human Rights Act.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;As an employer, the State of North Dakota prohibits smoking in all places of state employment in accordance with N.D.C.C. &amp;sect; 23-12-10.&lt;/p&gt;</description><pubDate>Thu, 11 Jun 2026 05:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.ndcourts.gov:443/news/north-dakota/legal-news/general-news/job-announcement-assistant-attorney-general-cpat-bismarck</guid></item><item><title>Job Announcement: Assistant Attorney General - Bismarck</title><link>https://www.ndcourts.gov:443/news/north-dakota/legal-news/general-news/job-announcement-assistant-attorney-general-bismarck-2</link><description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;ASSISTANT ATTORNEY GENERAL&amp;nbsp;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Position No:&lt;span&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;125-606&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Position Title:&lt;/strong&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;span&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;Natural Resources and Native American Affairs&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Salary Range:&lt;span&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;Commensurate with Experience. Click for&lt;span&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.omb.nd.gov/team-nd-careers/total-rewards-calculator"&gt;Total Rewards Calculator&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Closing Date:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;span&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;June 24, 2026&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Status:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;span&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;Full-Time with State Benefit Package Recruitment: Internal/External&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Location:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;span&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;500 North 9th Street, Bismarck, ND&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Selecting Supervisor:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;span&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;Matthew Sagsveen, Director, Natural Resources and Native American Affairs Division&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;h2&gt;&lt;span&gt;Summary of Work&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h2&gt;
&lt;p&gt;The Attorney General is the chief legal officer for the state of North Dakota, and the Attorney General&amp;rsquo;s Office serves more than 70 state agencies, boards, and commissions, as well as the University System. The Attorney General is dedicated to provide the highest quality professional and ethical legal services to state officials, agencies, and people of the state of North Dakota.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;The Natural Resources and Native American Affairs Division, a Division in the Attorney General&amp;rsquo;s Office, provides legal services to state agencies that are involved with and regulate the State&amp;rsquo;s natural resources. These agencies include the Department of Environmental Quality, Department of Water Resources, Industrial Commission (including the State Mill and Elevator, Department of Mineral Resources, Pipeline Authority), Parks and Recreation Department, Game and Fish Department, several commodity boards, and others.&amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;To further these important goals, the Attorney General&amp;rsquo;s Office is seeking a qualified attorney to join the Natural Resources and Native American Affairs Division.&amp;nbsp;&lt;span&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;Typical duties for this position may include working collaboratively with the division director and other attorneys in the division on the following tasks:&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Facilitate strong working relationships with state agency clients and stakeholders&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Legal research, writing, discovery, motion practice, document preparation, and trial or hearing preparation&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Represent clients in administrative and civil proceedings&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Administrative case management and tracking&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Appellate advocacy&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Manage clients&amp;rsquo; legal operations&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Respond to legal correspondence&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Monitor, draft, and review legislation, and provide legislative testimony as needed&amp;nbsp;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Manage outside counsel&amp;nbsp;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;
&lt;p&gt;The Ideal Candidate:&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Is passionate about the management of Natural Resources in North Dakota, and is eager to contribute their expertise to positively impact North Dakota.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Easily engages and communicates with others orally and in writing.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Self-motivated to conduct research, analyze complex legal issues, and ensure accuracy of work.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Has excellent organizational skills.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Demonstrates an ability to provide sound judgment including the ability to think critically, identify, break down and evaluate complex legal issues, and write in a concise and logical manner.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Thrives on solving and managing unique or unprecedented legal questions and issues.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Finds it rewarding to be highly dependable and work on significant issues impacting North Dakota.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;
&lt;p&gt;All new employees are given the opportunity to receive on the job training, as well as the opportunity to participate in local, regional, and national training courses for topics such as general counsel training, advanced litigation skills such as deposition training, appellate advocacy, e-discovery, and negotiations.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;In addition to the monthly salary based upon experience and demonstrated competency, this position includes fully paid health insurance for employee and family, the option to participate in employee-paid dental and vision for employee and family, participation in the state NDPERS defined benefit retirement plans, as well as the option to participate in the 457 deferred compensation plan, and the option to contribute to a medical spending account.&amp;nbsp;&lt;span&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;The position also includes annual and sick leave benefits.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="text-decoration: underline;"&gt;Employees in this position are eligible for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Location of Work:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;The Division office is centrally located in Bismarck, North Dakota.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;h2&gt;&lt;span&gt;Minimum Qualifications&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h2&gt;
&lt;ol&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Licensed to practice law in North Dakota, or the expectation of imminent admission to the North Dakota bar.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;2+ years of experience is preferred.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Experience in industry related to natural resources is preferred, but not required.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;High ethical standards and a clean disciplinary record.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Ability to maintain a high degree of confidentiality.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Advanced interpersonal skills needed to work well with the public.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;The judgment, reliability, and willingness to devote time and energy necessary to provide excellent legal services to the State of North Dakota.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Ability, demonstrated in previous employment experience or otherwise shown, to establish and maintain effective, harmonious working relationships with clients, colleagues, and supervisors.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Excellent time management and organization skills.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Proven ability or potential to produce excellent legal work product.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Successful completion of the interview process, reference checks, and standard background and criminal record checks to determine knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform assistant attorney general tasks.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ol&gt;
&lt;h2&gt;&lt;span&gt;About Team ND&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h2&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;"Far and away the best prize life offers is the chance to work hard at work worth doing." - Theodore Roosevelt&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;More than 7,500 talented, hard-working people across sixty-three agencies have come together as Team North Dakota. At Team ND, we are driven to succeed through gratitude, humility, curiosity and courage. Our purpose is to empower people, improve lives, and inspire success. Join us in being legendary.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Total Rewards:&lt;span&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;The State of North Dakota is committed to providing team members&amp;nbsp;with a strong and competitive&amp;nbsp;&lt;a href="https://www.omb.nd.gov/sites/www/files/documents/team-nd-careers/beingpartofteamndbenefitsandextras.pdf"&gt;&lt;span style="text-decoration: underline;"&gt;rewards&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;span&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;package that support you, your health and your family.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Considering a new position on Team ND? How does your current position stack up? Use our&amp;nbsp;&lt;a href="https://www.omb.nd.gov/team-nd-careers/total-rewards-calculator"&gt;&lt;span style="text-decoration: underline;"&gt;Total Rewards Calculator&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&amp;nbsp;to estimate.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;h2&gt;&lt;span&gt;Application Procedures&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h2&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Applicants are screened based on qualifications, successful completion of the interview process and a background and criminal investigation. &amp;nbsp;Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.&amp;nbsp;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;span&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;The Office of Attorney General does not provide sponsorships.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Application package must be received by 11:59 PM on the closing date listed on the opening.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED ONLINE AT: &amp;nbsp;&lt;a href="https://www.omb.nd.gov/team-nd-careers/career-openings"&gt;www.nd.gov/careers&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Documents to be submitted:&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Resume&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Cover letter with a summary that clearly explains how the applicant's work experience is related to the summary of work and minimum/preferred qualifications&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;3 Professional References&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;College Transcripts (copies or unofficial versions are acceptable for the initial application process but when the top candidate is given a conditional employment offer, they are required to present official transcripts)&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;
&lt;p&gt;The North Dakota Office of Attorney General prohibits candidates from plagiarizing any portion of their employment application and interview process to include responses to questions in which you must provide a narrative and/or verbal response. &amp;nbsp;You must create your own responses originally and not copy or adapt them from other sources. &amp;nbsp;While the North Dakota Office of Attorney General encourages you to create your narratives and interview responses with great care, including correct use of grammar and style, you are prohibited from using any artificial intelligence (AI) or AI-assisted tool, to include but not limited to ChatGPT during the interview process. &amp;nbsp;Any information you provide during the application and interview process is subject to verification. &amp;nbsp;The North Dakota Office of Attorney General will discontinue your candidacy if we find you have violated this prohibition on use of AI tools in the application and interview process. &amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;All hiring decisions are subject to approval by the Attorney General. &amp;nbsp;No offer of employment is final or binding until approved by the Attorney General.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Anyone needing assistance or accommodations during any part of the application or interview process please contact&amp;nbsp;Ashley, Office of Attorney General: E-mail:&amp;nbsp;&lt;a href="mailto:aeisenbeis@nd.gov"&gt;aeisenbeis@nd.gov&lt;/a&gt;;&amp;nbsp;phone: (701) 328-1256 or TTY: 1-800-366-6888.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Learn more about&amp;nbsp;Office of Attorney General&amp;nbsp;at:&amp;nbsp;&lt;a href="https://attorneygeneral.nd.gov/"&gt;https://attorneygeneral.nd.gov/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Learn more about Employment Benefits at:&amp;nbsp;&lt;a href="https://www.nd.gov/omb/public/careers/team-nd-benefits"&gt;https://www.nd.gov/omb/public/careers/team-nd-benefits&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Visit North Dakota State government:&amp;nbsp;&lt;a href="http://www.nd.gov/"&gt;http://www.nd.gov&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;
&lt;p&gt;To learn more about living in North Dakota, visit&lt;span&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;a href="https://findthegoodlife.com/"&gt;https://findthegoodlife.com&lt;/a&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;h2&gt;&lt;span&gt;Equal Employment Opportunity&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h2&gt;
&lt;p&gt;The State of North Dakota and this hiring agency do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex (including sexual orientation and gender identity), genetics, religion, age or disability in employment or the provisions of services and complies with the provisions of the North Dakota Human Rights Act.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;As an employer, the State of North Dakota prohibits smoking in all places of state employment in accordance with N.D.C.C. &amp;sect; 23-12-10.&lt;/p&gt;</description><pubDate>Wed, 10 Jun 2026 05:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.ndcourts.gov:443/news/north-dakota/legal-news/general-news/job-announcement-assistant-attorney-general-bismarck-2</guid></item><item><title>Job Announcement: Assistant Attorney General MFCU - Bismarck</title><link>https://www.ndcourts.gov:443/news/north-dakota/legal-news/general-news/job-announcement-assistant-attorney-general-mfcu-bismarck</link><description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;ASSISTANT ATTORNEY GENERAL&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Position No:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;span&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;125-31482&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Salary Range:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;span&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;Commensurate with Experience.&amp;nbsp;&lt;span&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;For full salary package, click here:&lt;span&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.omb.nd.gov/team-nd-careers/total-rewards-calculator"&gt;Total Rewards Calculator&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Closing Date:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;span&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;June 23, 2026&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Status:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;span&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;Full-Time with State Benefit Package Recruitment: Internal/External&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Location:&lt;span&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;Medicaid Fraud Control Unit Office, Bismarck, ND&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Selecting Supervisor:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;span&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;Jessica Binder, Director, Medicaid Fraud Control Unit&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;h2&gt;&lt;span&gt;Summary of Work&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h2&gt;
&lt;p&gt;This position provides legal and litigation services to the Attorney General and Medicaid Fraud Control Unit regarding Medicaid provider billing fraud and patient abuse/neglect in settings with a Medicaid nexus.&amp;nbsp;&lt;span&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;The position requires skills in both civil and criminal litigation.&amp;nbsp;&lt;span&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;Experience with Medicaid is not required.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;The successful candidate for this position will work as a member of an interdisciplinary team of investigative agents, auditors, nurse auditor/investigator, and attorneys, seeking civil remedies such as financial restitution and penalties, divestment or forfeiture, and exclusions from the Medicaid system and criminal charges.&amp;nbsp; The successful candidate for this position should have sound legal judgment, strong research and analysis skills, and the ability to understand and communicate complex information and legal issues.&amp;nbsp; The Assistant Attorney General serving in this position will consult with investigators and analysts, review evidence, prepare and file civil and criminal actions in the appropriate court, conduct discovery, draft and respond to motions and other court filings, attend hearings, negotiate settlements, and take matters to trial as needed.&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;The attorney accepting this position must maintain the integrity of the Attorney General&amp;rsquo;s Office, as well as the confidentiality of information as required by the North Dakota Office of Attorney General.&amp;nbsp; In-state travel, including some over-night travel, is expected.&amp;nbsp; Also, out of state training opportunities will be available.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;The attorney in this position will also perform other duties or responsibilities as assigned by the Division Director, including travel or overtime as required by the position.&amp;nbsp;Both in state and out of state training opportunities will be available.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;In addition to the monthly salary, this position includes fully paid health insurance for employee and family, the option to participate in employee-paid dental and vision for employee and family, participation in the state NDPERS defined contribution retirement plan as well as the option to participate in the 457 deferred compensation plan, the option to contribute to a medical spending account, and earning annual and sick leave.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Employees in this position are eligible for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;This is an in-person position located in Bismarck, ND.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;h2&gt;&lt;span&gt;Minimum Qualifications&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h2&gt;
&lt;ol&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Licensed to practice law in North Dakota, or the expectation of imminent admission to the North Dakota Bar.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Preference will be given to applicants with 5 or more years of legal experience including litigation experience.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;High ethical standards; clean discipline record.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Ability to maintain a high degree of confidentiality.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Excellent written and verbal communication skills.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Excellent legal research skills; ability to effectively use Westlaw or Lexis and other research tools.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Necessary interpersonal skills needed to work well with the public, colleagues, state and federal regulatory and law enforcement agencies, the state and federal court systems and others.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;The judgment, reliability, and willingness to devote the time and energy necessary to provide excellent legal services to the State of North Dakota.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Ability, demonstrated in previous employment experience or otherwise shown, to establish and maintain effective, harmonious working relationships with the public, colleagues, supervisors, and others.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Excellent time management and organization skills.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Proven ability or potential to do excellent legal work in the areas of litigation, research and writing, negotiations, and legal advice to the Attorney General and Division.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Ability to conduct investigations, including document and records review, subpoena hearings, witness interviews, and ability to distill and translate complex transactions and findings into understandable and meaningful terms.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Ability to exercise independent judgment and professional discretion in the identification, management, and resolution of alleged violations of law and related legal issues.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Successful completion of the interview process, reference checks, and standard background and criminal record checks to determine knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform assistant attorney general tasks.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ol&gt;
&lt;h2&gt;&lt;span&gt;About Team ND&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h2&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;"Far and away the best prize life offers is the chance to work hard at work worth doing." - Theodore Roosevelt&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;More than 7,500 talented, hard-working people across sixty-three agencies have come together as Team North Dakota. At Team ND, we are driven to succeed through gratitude, humility, curiosity and courage. Our purpose is to empower people, improve lives, and inspire success. Join us in being legendary.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Total Rewards:&lt;span&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;The State of North Dakota is committed to providing team members&amp;nbsp;with a strong and competitive&amp;nbsp;&lt;a href="https://www.omb.nd.gov/sites/www/files/documents/team-nd-careers/beingpartofteamndbenefitsandextras.pdf"&gt;&lt;span style="text-decoration: underline;"&gt;rewards&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;span&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;package that support you, your health and your family.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Considering a new position on Team ND? How does your current position stack up? Use our&amp;nbsp;&lt;a href="https://www.omb.nd.gov/team-nd-careers/total-rewards-calculator"&gt;&lt;span style="text-decoration: underline;"&gt;Total Rewards Calculator&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&amp;nbsp;to estimate.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;h2&gt;&lt;span&gt;Equal Employment Opportunity&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h2&gt;
&lt;p&gt;The State of North Dakota and this hiring agency do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex (including sexual orientation and gender identity), genetics, religion, age or disability in employment or the provisions of services and complies with the provisions of the North Dakota Human Rights Act.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;As an employer, the State of North Dakota prohibits smoking in all places of state employment in accordance with N.D.C.C. &amp;sect; 23-12-10.&lt;/p&gt;</description><pubDate>Tue, 09 Jun 2026 05:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.ndcourts.gov:443/news/north-dakota/legal-news/general-news/job-announcement-assistant-attorney-general-mfcu-bismarck</guid></item><item><title>Job Announcement: Veterans Treatment Court Mentor Coordinator</title><link>https://www.ndcourts.gov:443/news/north-dakota/legal-news/general-news/job-announcement-veterans-treatment-court-mentor-coordinator</link><description>&lt;div class="row-fluid"&gt;
&lt;div class="term-block term-block-left"&gt;
&lt;div class="span4"&gt;
&lt;div id="salary-label-id" class="term-description"&gt;Salary: $18.56 Hourly&lt;/div&gt;
&lt;/div&gt;
&lt;/div&gt;
&lt;div class="term-block term-block-right"&gt;
&lt;div class="span4"&gt;
&lt;div id="location-label-id" class="term-description"&gt;Location: Fargo, ND&lt;/div&gt;
&lt;/div&gt;
&lt;/div&gt;
&lt;/div&gt;
&lt;div class="row-fluid"&gt;
&lt;div class="term-block term-block-left"&gt;
&lt;div class="span4"&gt;
&lt;div class=" term-description"&gt;Job Type: Part-Time/Temporary&lt;/div&gt;
&lt;/div&gt;
&lt;/div&gt;
&lt;div class="term-block term-block-right"&gt;
&lt;div class="span4"&gt;
&lt;div class=" term-description"&gt;Job Number: 2026-U2-FGO-35-VTCMC&lt;/div&gt;
&lt;/div&gt;
&lt;/div&gt;
&lt;/div&gt;
&lt;div class="row-fluid"&gt;
&lt;div class="term-block term-block-left"&gt;
&lt;div class="span4"&gt;
&lt;div class=" term-description"&gt;Department: Trial Court Services&lt;/div&gt;
&lt;/div&gt;
&lt;/div&gt;
&lt;div class="term-block term-block-right"&gt;
&lt;div class="span4"&gt;
&lt;div class=" term-description"&gt;Opening Date: 06/04/2026&lt;/div&gt;
&lt;/div&gt;
&lt;div class="span8"&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;dl&gt;
&lt;dt&gt;
&lt;h2&gt;General Summary or Purpose&lt;/h2&gt;
&lt;/dt&gt;
&lt;dd&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Interested applicants must submit a resume and cover letter.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;If you are looking for a 20-hour per week position with flexible hours and would find it rewarding to administrate a peer mentor program within a Veterans Treatment Court, this opportunity may be right for you.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;&lt;strong&gt;The Ideal Candidate:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Shows a passion for supporting veterans.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Understands the importance of mentor relationships.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Has good networking skills.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Keeps information confidential.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;&lt;strong&gt;The Ideal Candidate Minimum Qualifications:&amp;nbsp;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li&gt;High school diploma&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;
&lt;strong&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Position Type/Salary:&amp;nbsp;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Part-Time, Temporary Position with a Wage of $18.56/Hour&lt;br /&gt;Reimbursed for Mileage&lt;br /&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.ndcourts.gov/court-administration/human-resources/working-at-the-courts" data-uw-rm-brl="PR" data-uw-original-href="https://www.ndcourts.gov/court-administration/human-resources/working-at-the-courts" tabindex="0"&gt;Testimonials/Work FAQs/Interesting Facts/Code of Conduct&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.ndcourts.gov/state-court-administration/human-resources/career-opportunities" data-uw-rm-brl="PR" data-uw-original-href="https://www.ndcourts.gov/state-court-administration/human-resources/career-opportunities" tabindex="0"&gt;Career Opportunities/Working at the ND Court System&lt;/a&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;/dd&gt;
&lt;dt&gt;
&lt;h2&gt;Major Responsibilities &amp;amp; Essential Functions&lt;/h2&gt;
&lt;/dt&gt;
&lt;dd&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Title of Immediate Supervisor&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;strong&gt;:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;span&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;Manager of Specialized Dockets&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Accountable For (Job Titles):&amp;nbsp;&lt;/strong&gt;None&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;FLSA Status:&amp;nbsp;&lt;/strong&gt;Non-Exempt&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;The Veterans Treatment Court Mentor Coordinator serves as the mentor program manager and is responsible for the administrative work and coordinating the day-to-day operations of the assigned peer mentor program within a Veterans Treatment Court (VTC).&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Organizes and facilitates ongoing recruitment and training of mentors. &amp;nbsp;Ensures mentors follow established policies and procedures.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Acts as a liaison between the mentors, mentor program and the VTC.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Collaborates with the VTC team to develop and implement a strategic plan for the mentor program that meets the long-term goals of the community and ensures program sustainability.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Serves as an active member of the VTC team and attends meetings and trainings as required. &amp;nbsp;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Builds and maintains cooperative relationships with community organizations and program stakeholders including, judicial district courts, district attorney&amp;rsquo;s office, public defender&amp;rsquo;s office, county sheriff&amp;rsquo;s departments, law enforcement representatives, probation department, veteran&amp;rsquo;s administration, and other community and alternate treatment providers to support mentors.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Attends and participates in conferences, meetings and committees as a VTC mentor coordinator representative. &amp;nbsp;Also attends pre-court staff meetings and court hearings as deemed appropriate.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Develops and implements quality assurance program for peer mentors. &amp;nbsp;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Consults with VTC judge and veteran&amp;rsquo;s coordinator on a wide range of organizational and managerial issues including VTC efficiency, and internal and external quality assurance.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Facilitates community presentations and education, develops community resources, and collects data for the mentor program as needed.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Performs other duties of a comparable level or type as assigned.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;/dd&gt;
&lt;dt&gt;
&lt;h2&gt;Minimum Qualifications &amp;amp; Certification or Licensing Requirements&lt;/h2&gt;
&lt;/dt&gt;
&lt;dd&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span&gt;Requires a high school diploma and valid driver's license or evidence of equivalent mobility.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;/dd&gt;
&lt;dt&gt;
&lt;h2&gt;Knowledge, Skill, &amp;amp; Physical Requirements&lt;/h2&gt;
&lt;/dt&gt;
&lt;dd&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;span style="text-decoration: underline;"&gt;Knowledge, Skill and Abilities Requirements:&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Courteous and cooperative.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Understands, reads, and relays instructions.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Follows and requires others to follow set rules.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Keeps information confidential.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Interpersonal skills to deal effectively with all levels of the public.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;span style="text-decoration: underline;"&gt;Physical Requirements:&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;span&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li&gt;The essential functions of the job typically require: &amp;nbsp;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.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Employee is subject to some travel in the performance of the job. &amp;nbsp;Employee has control over travel schedule and can often adjust schedules due to adverse weather or travel conditions.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Employee is exposed to biological hazard in the performance of drug testing.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Physical requirements can typically be characterized as&lt;span&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Light&lt;/strong&gt;: 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.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;
&lt;/dd&gt;
&lt;/dl&gt;
&lt;/div&gt;
&lt;/div&gt;
&lt;/div&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;View the complete posting here:&amp;nbsp;&lt;a href="https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/ndcourts/jobs/5363526/part-time-veterans-treatment-court-mentor-coordinator-fargo?pagetype=jobOpportunitiesJobs"&gt;https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/ndcourts/jobs/5363526/part-time-veterans-treatment-court-mentor-coordinator-fargo?pagetype=jobOpportunitiesJobs&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 05:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.ndcourts.gov:443/news/north-dakota/legal-news/general-news/job-announcement-veterans-treatment-court-mentor-coordinator</guid></item><item><title>Job Announcement: Attorney - Public Defender - Bismarck</title><link>https://www.ndcourts.gov:443/news/north-dakota/legal-news/general-news/job-announcement-attorney-public-defender-bismarck</link><description>&lt;div class="ps_box-group psc_layout psc_columnitem-1of2 " id="win0div$ICField167"&gt;
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&lt;div class="ps_box-label" id="win0divHRS_SCH_WRK_HRS_FULL_PART_TIMElbl"&gt;&lt;span class="ps-label"&gt;Full/Part Time:&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;Full-Time&lt;/div&gt;
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&lt;div class="ps_box-label" id="win0divHRS_SCH_WRK_HRS_REG_TEMPlbl"&gt;&lt;span class="ps-label"&gt;Regular/Temporary:&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;Regular&lt;/div&gt;
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&lt;div class="ps_box-label" id="win0divPOSITION_DATA_FLSA_STATUSlbl"&gt;&lt;span class="ps-label"&gt;FLSA Status:&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;Professional&lt;/div&gt;
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&lt;p&gt;This position will represent indigent clients in judicial proceedings in the South-Central Judicial District and on appeals in the North Dakota Supreme Court. This position will require travel to all counties in the South-Central Judicial District and will provide conflict services in other jurisdictions.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Our agency is committed to a vertical representation structure. You will be handling cases from initial appearance through trial, allowing you to gain experience in all stages of the judicial process. The Bismarck&amp;nbsp;Public Defender Office is made up of a Supervising Attorney, four staff attorneys,&amp;nbsp;and two administrative assistants. This team will offer the support you need while building a meaningful career as a public defender.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Commission on Legal Counsel for Indigents offers rewarding work and career development opportunities including:&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;A comprehensive benefit package including fully paid family health insurance, an excellent retirement plan, annual and sick leave, and a variety of voluntary insurance options. &amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Flexible work schedule.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;h2&gt;&lt;span&gt;Summary of Work&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h2&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Responsibilities include:&amp;nbsp;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Represent clients in judicial proceedings in a competent, effective and ethical manner.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Provide representation for conflict cases in other jurisdictions as necessary which may require travel.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Keep abreast of statutory and decisional law in areas of practice.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Maintain license to practice laws and obtain required CLE credits.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;May assist with agency education and training programs and projects for public defenders and contract attorneys.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Performs other duties as necessary and/or assigned by the Commission.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;
&lt;h2&gt;&lt;span&gt;Minimum Qualifications&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h2&gt;
&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Juris Doctorate Degree from an accredited law school&amp;nbsp;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Licensure as an attorney eligible to practice law in the State of North Dakota. We will consider applications from people eligible for licensure, but not currently licensed in ND.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Effective oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Analytical and decision-making ability.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;
&lt;h2&gt;&lt;span&gt;About Team ND&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h2&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;"Far and away the best prize life offers is the chance to work hard at work worth doing." - Theodore Roosevelt&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;More than 7,500 talented, hard-working people across sixty-three agencies have come together as Team North Dakota. At Team ND, we are driven to succeed through gratitude, humility, curiosity and courage. Our purpose is to empower people, improve lives, and inspire success. Join us in being legendary.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Total Rewards:&lt;span&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;The State of North Dakota is committed to providing team members&amp;nbsp;with a strong and competitive&amp;nbsp;&lt;a href="https://www.omb.nd.gov/sites/www/files/documents/team-nd-careers/beingpartofteamndbenefitsandextras.pdf"&gt;&lt;span style="text-decoration: underline;"&gt;rewards&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;span&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;package that support you, your health and your family.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Considering a new position on Team ND? How does your current position stack up? Use our&amp;nbsp;&lt;a href="https://www.omb.nd.gov/team-nd-careers/total-rewards-calculator"&gt;&lt;span style="text-decoration: underline;"&gt;Total Rewards Calculator&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&amp;nbsp;to estimate.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;h2&gt;&lt;span&gt;Application Procedures&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h2&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Applicants are screened based on qualifications, successful completion of the interview process, background and criminal investigation.&amp;nbsp; Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Documents to be submitted:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;ol&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Resume&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Cover Letter&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Three Professional References&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ol&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Anyone needing assistance or accommodation during any part of the application or interview process please contact the Jamestown Administrative Office at 701-845-8632.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;h2&gt;&lt;span&gt;Equal Employment Opportunity&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h2&gt;
&lt;p&gt;The State of North Dakota and this hiring agency do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex (including sexual orientation and gender identity), genetics, religion, age or disability in employment or the provisions of services and complies with the provisions of the North Dakota Human Rights Act.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;As an employer, the State of North Dakota prohibits smoking in all places of state employment in accordance with N.D.C.C. &amp;sect; 23-12-10.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;View the complete job posting here:&amp;nbsp;&lt;a href="https://www.cnd.nd.gov/psc/recruit/EMPLOYEE/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM_FL.HRS_CG_SEARCH_FL.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_JBPST_FL&amp;amp;Action=U&amp;amp;SiteId=11000&amp;amp;FOCUS=Applicant&amp;amp;JobOpeningId=3032996&amp;amp;PostingSeq=1"&gt;https://www.cnd.nd.gov/psc/recruit/EMPLOYEE/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM_FL.HRS_CG_SEARCH_FL.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_JBPST_FL&amp;amp;Action=U&amp;amp;SiteId=11000&amp;amp;FOCUS=Applicant&amp;amp;JobOpeningId=3032996&amp;amp;PostingSeq=1&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;/div&gt;
&lt;/div&gt;</description><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 05:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.ndcourts.gov:443/news/north-dakota/legal-news/general-news/job-announcement-attorney-public-defender-bismarck</guid></item><item><title>Job Announcement: Legal Assistant I - Burleigh County</title><link>https://www.ndcourts.gov:443/news/north-dakota/legal-news/general-news/job-announcement-legal-assistant-i-burleigh-county</link><description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Job Title: &lt;/strong&gt;Legal Assistant I&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Location: &lt;/strong&gt;Bismarck, ND&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Terms: &lt;/strong&gt;Full-Time / Non-Exempt / Full Benefits&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Salary: &lt;/strong&gt;$21.62 to $23.52 per hour, Grade 4&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Application Deadline: &lt;/strong&gt;Open until filled - &lt;strong&gt;Applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible&lt;/strong&gt;. Applicants will be considered immediately upon submitting application materials.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;About the Role: &lt;/strong&gt;Under supervision of the State&amp;rsquo;s Attorney, Administrative Supervisor or Legal Assistant II is responsible for clerical, technical and paraprofessional activities in support of agency legal staff.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Candidate Requirements:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;ol&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Two years&amp;rsquo; experience performing legal office support; Associate degree with emphasis in the legal field preferred or an equivalent combination of education and experience.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Must be proficient with word processing software such as Word and possess excellent typing skills.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Knowledge of appropriate legal terminology, legal forms, and legal files necessary.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Requires a high degree of written and/or verbal communication skills dealing with employees, clients, or the general public.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Ability to handle multiple duties and priorities under the limited supervision of the State&amp;rsquo;s Attorney.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Applicant will be subject to a post offer civil and criminal background check. The County will pay the costs associated with the exams.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ol&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Primary Job Duties:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Collect necessary documents and other reports.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Consult with clerk of the court in case scheduling.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Notify witnesses of trial dates and other appearances.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Prepare case files and subpoenas.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Help maintain court calendar.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Provide assistance in preparation of all legal documents including pleadings, motions, summons, informations, etc.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Ensure that documents are filed in the appropriate court and served on all parties prior to set deadlines.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Prepare exhibits for courtroom presentation.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Consult with sheriff and police departments in court scheduling for officers.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Schedules appointments for Attorneys with public and other professionals.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Provide clerical assistance to include typing, filing, sorting and distributing mail and other duties.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Evaluate information related to legal matters in public or personal records.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Provide assistance with documentation of dispositions, filings of fact, and conclusions of law, certificates of record, appendices, and other areas of law.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Act as backup of Legal Secretary when required.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Other duties as required and assigned.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Accountabilities:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;ol&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Ensure all files, schedules, documentation, and necessary reports are in order to assist legal staff.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Create a positive and productive work atmosphere by communicating, maintaining a professional manner and a team-like environment with all other departments, employees, and members of the public.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Ability to apply appropriate guidelines, either specific or general, to appropriate duty.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ol&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;How to Apply:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Applicants must apply and register at the following website: &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.burleigh.gov/career-opportunities/"&gt;https://www.burleigh.gov/career-opportunities/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Applicants must also provide:&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;
&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;ol&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Cover letter&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Resume&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Three (3) professional references&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Unofficial transcripts (if any)&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ol&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;A complete job description is available from the Burleigh County Human Resources Office.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Equal Opportunity Employer:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;The employing agency does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, or disability in employment or the provision of services, and complies with the provisions of the North Dakota Human Rights Act.&lt;/p&gt;</description><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 05:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.ndcourts.gov:443/news/north-dakota/legal-news/general-news/job-announcement-legal-assistant-i-burleigh-county</guid></item><item><title>North Dakota Clerks of Court Gather in Bismarck for 2026 Statewide Conference</title><link>https://www.ndcourts.gov:443/news/north-dakota/legal-news/general-news/north-dakota-clerks-of-court-gather-in-bismarck-for-2026-statewide-conference</link><description>&lt;p&gt;The Clerk of Court Conference successfully concluded its 2026 annual conference on Thursday, May 14, following two days of professional development and collaboration among court professionals from across North Dakota.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Held at the North Dakota State Capitol in Bismarck on May 13&amp;ndash;14, the conference brought together over 70 District Clerks of Court and Municipal Court Clerks for educational sessions focused on strengthening court operations, communication, and emerging technologies within the judicial system.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;The conference agenda featured a variety of presentations and roundtable discussions addressing current issues and evolving responsibilities in the courts. Key topics included:&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Public Relations &amp;amp; Engagement in the Court System: Strategies for strengthening public trust and improving communication within the judiciary.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Meet the Courts &amp;ndash; N.D. Court System: Updates and resources from the North Dakota Law Library and Self-Help Center.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Guardianship &amp;amp; Conservatorship Services: Information on the work and responsibilities of the new North Dakota Office of Guardianship &amp;amp; Conservatorship.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Municipal Clerks Roundtables: Discussions on administrative rules and appellate procedures for courts of record.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Information Technology Updates: Insights into ongoing technology initiatives and system improvements impacting court operations statewide.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Artificial Intelligence in the Courts: Exploration of how generative AI technology may affect court administration and judicial processes in the years ahead.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Workforce &amp;amp; Leadership Development: Training focused on communication, motivation, and improving workplace effectiveness.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;
&lt;p&gt;The conference also included the Clerk Association business meeting and networking opportunities for clerks and court staff throughout the state.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;The event highlighted the critical role Clerks of Court and their deputies play in ensuring the efficiency, transparency, and accessibility of North Dakota&amp;rsquo;s judicial system. From maintaining official court records to supporting judges, attorneys, and the public, clerks serve as an essential foundation of daily court operations.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;As the judicial system continues to adapt to new technologies and increasing public demands, conferences like this provide valuable opportunities for education, collaboration, and innovation among court professionals statewide.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;img width="480" height="640" alt="" src="/Media/Default/News/Chief%20Welcome.jpg" /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;North Dakota Supreme Court Chief Justice Lisa Fair McEvers welcomed attendees on Wednesday to the conference.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;img width="480" height="640" alt="" src="/Media/Default/News/Sally%20Kevin.jpg" /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;North Dakota State Court Administrator Sally Holewa introduces presenter Kevin Bowling.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 05:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.ndcourts.gov:443/news/north-dakota/legal-news/general-news/north-dakota-clerks-of-court-gather-in-bismarck-for-2026-statewide-conference</guid></item><item><title>Job Announcement: Assistant Attorney General</title><link>https://www.ndcourts.gov:443/news/north-dakota/legal-news/general-news/job-announcement-assistant-attorney-general-57</link><description>&lt;p&gt;Position No: 125-28876&lt;br /&gt;Position Title: Natural Resources and Native American Affairs General Counsel&lt;br /&gt;Salary Range: Commensurate with Experience.&amp;nbsp;&lt;br /&gt;Closing Date: May 27, 2026&lt;br /&gt;Status: Full-Time with State Benefit Package Recruitment: Internal/External&lt;br /&gt;Location: 500 North 9th Street, Bismarck, ND&lt;br /&gt;Selecting Supervisor: Matthew Sagsveen, Director, Natural Resources and Native American Affairs Division&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;View the complete job posting here:&amp;nbsp;&lt;a href="/Media/Default/News/Jobs/Assistant%20Attorney%20General%20Nat%20Res%205.27.2026.pdf"&gt;&lt;span&gt;Download&lt;/span&gt; &lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 05:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.ndcourts.gov:443/news/north-dakota/legal-news/general-news/job-announcement-assistant-attorney-general-57</guid></item><item><title>Job Announcement: Assistant Attorney General CPAT</title><link>https://www.ndcourts.gov:443/news/north-dakota/legal-news/general-news/job-announcement-assistant-attorney-general-cpat</link><description>&lt;p&gt;ASSISTANT ATTORNEY GENERAL&lt;br /&gt;Position No: 125-689&lt;br /&gt;Salary Range: $81,000 - $120,000 annually (salary increases with experience).&amp;nbsp;&lt;br /&gt;Closing Date: May 26, 2026&lt;br /&gt;Status: Full-Time with State Benefit Package Recruitment: Internal/External&lt;br /&gt;Location: Consumer Protection and Antitrust Division 1720 Burlington Drive, Suite C, Bismarck&lt;br /&gt;Selecting Supervisor: Elin S. Alm, Director, Consumer Protection and Antitrust Division&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;View the complete job posting here:&amp;nbsp;&lt;a href="/Media/Default/News/Jobs/Assistant%20Attorney%20General%20-%20CPAT%205.12.2026.pdf"&gt;&lt;span&gt;Download&lt;/span&gt; &lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 05:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.ndcourts.gov:443/news/north-dakota/legal-news/general-news/job-announcement-assistant-attorney-general-cpat</guid></item><item><title>Job Announcement: Assistant Attorney General in Bismarck</title><link>https://www.ndcourts.gov:443/news/north-dakota/legal-news/general-news/job-announcement-assistant-attorney-general-in-bismarck</link><description>&lt;p&gt;ASSISTANT ATTORNEY GENERAL&lt;br /&gt;Position No: 125-585&lt;br /&gt;Salary Range: $81,000 - $120,000 annually (Commensurate with Experience).&lt;br /&gt;Closing Date: May 27, 2026&lt;br /&gt;Status: Full-Time with State Benefit Package&lt;br /&gt;Recruitment: Internal/External&lt;br /&gt;Location: Candidates based near any of the North Dakota universities are encouraged to&lt;br /&gt;apply.&lt;br /&gt;Selecting Supervisor: Mary Kae Kelsch, Director, General Counsel Division&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;View the complete posting here:&amp;nbsp; &lt;a href="/Media/Default/News/Jobs/Assistant%20Attorney%20General%20-%20General%20Counsel%205.13.2026.pdf"&gt; &lt;span&gt;Download&lt;/span&gt; &lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 05:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.ndcourts.gov:443/news/north-dakota/legal-news/general-news/job-announcement-assistant-attorney-general-in-bismarck</guid></item><item><title>Court Scams on the Rise</title><link>https://www.ndcourts.gov:443/news/north-dakota/legal-news/general-news/court-scams-on-the-rise</link><description>&lt;p&gt;Burleigh County has reported a new scam being sent to North Dakotans.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;The scammers have sent an image (see the example below) telling recipients to pay a fine or they will be required to appear before the court.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Scammers can be aggressive and demanding. Remember that state courts or local law enforcement agencies will &lt;strong&gt;never&lt;/strong&gt; call and threaten an individual or demand immediate payment&amp;mdash;either over the telephone or money wire service&amp;mdash;for fines or for not responding to a traffic citation.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Be aware of any caller demanding immediate payment of alleged court fines or threatening arrest.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;If you receive a call demanding payment of a fine:&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Do not give out credit card information or make a payment&lt;/strong&gt;.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Do not share any personal information, such as your social security number&lt;/strong&gt;.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Report the call to your local law enforcement agency.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;img width="477" height="764" alt="" src="/Media/Default/News/Court%20Scam%202026.2.jpg" /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description><pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2026 05:01:00 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.ndcourts.gov:443/news/north-dakota/legal-news/general-news/court-scams-on-the-rise</guid></item><item><title>Ellendale High School Classes visit District Court</title><link>https://www.ndcourts.gov:443/news/north-dakota/legal-news/general-news/ellendale-high-school-classes-visit-district-court</link><description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;span&gt;Ellendale High School students in Mrs. Gibson&amp;rsquo;s Law and Justice and North Dakota Studies classes got an inside look at the judicial system on April 30. Judge James Shockman welcomed the group to his master calendar court session, taking time before the docket began to explain courtroom procedures and field thoughtful questions from the students.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;div&gt;&lt;/div&gt;
&lt;div&gt;&lt;img width="640" height="480" alt="" src="/Media/Default/News/2.jpg" /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;
&lt;div&gt;&lt;/div&gt;
&lt;div&gt;Judge James Shockman, in front of the U.S. flag, and the Ellendale High School Law and Justice and N.D. Stuides classes.&lt;/div&gt;</description><pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2026 05:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.ndcourts.gov:443/news/north-dakota/legal-news/general-news/ellendale-high-school-classes-visit-district-court</guid></item><item><title>Job Announcement: Part-Time Richland County Case Aide in Wahpeton</title><link>https://www.ndcourts.gov:443/news/north-dakota/legal-news/general-news/job-announcement-part-time-richland-county-case-aide-in-wahpeton</link><description>&lt;div class="term-container-new"&gt;
&lt;div class="row-fluid summary-section"&gt;
&lt;div class="row-fluid"&gt;
&lt;div class="term-block term-block-left"&gt;
&lt;div class="span4"&gt;
&lt;div id="salary-label-id" class="term-description"&gt;Salary: $18.56 Hourly&lt;/div&gt;
&lt;/div&gt;
&lt;/div&gt;
&lt;div class="term-block term-block-right"&gt;
&lt;div class="span4"&gt;
&lt;div id="location-label-id" class="term-description"&gt;Location: Wahpeton, ND&lt;/div&gt;
&lt;/div&gt;
&lt;/div&gt;
&lt;/div&gt;
&lt;div class="row-fluid"&gt;
&lt;div class="term-block term-block-left"&gt;
&lt;div class="span4"&gt;
&lt;div class=" term-description"&gt;Job Type: Part-Time/Temporary&lt;/div&gt;
&lt;/div&gt;
&lt;/div&gt;
&lt;div class="term-block term-block-right"&gt;
&lt;div class="span4"&gt;
&lt;div class=" term-description"&gt;Job Number: 2025-U2-WAH-99-CASEAIDE3&lt;/div&gt;
&lt;/div&gt;
&lt;/div&gt;
&lt;/div&gt;
&lt;div class="row-fluid"&gt;
&lt;div class="term-block term-block-left"&gt;
&lt;div class="span4"&gt;
&lt;div class=" term-description"&gt;Department: Trial Court Services&lt;/div&gt;
&lt;/div&gt;
&lt;/div&gt;
&lt;div class="term-block term-block-right"&gt;
&lt;div class="span4"&gt;
&lt;div class=" term-description"&gt;Opening Date: 04/28/2026&lt;/div&gt;
&lt;/div&gt;
&lt;div class="span8"&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;dl&gt;
&lt;dt&gt;
&lt;h2&gt;General Summary or Purpose&lt;/h2&gt;
&lt;/dt&gt;
&lt;dd&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;&lt;strong&gt;**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."**&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;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.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;The Ideal Candidate:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Keeps information confidential.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Follows and requires others to follow set rules.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Easily understands, reads, and relays instructions.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Effectively deals with all levels of the public.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;The Ideal Candidate Minimum Qualifications:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li&gt;High school diploma&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Position Type/Salary:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Part-Time, Temporary Position with a Wage of $18.56/Hour&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Reimbursed for Mileage&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.ndcourts.gov/court-administration/human-resources/working-at-the-courts" data-uw-rm-brl="PR" data-uw-original-href="https://www.ndcourts.gov/court-administration/human-resources/working-at-the-courts" data-uw-rm-empty-ctrl="" tabindex="0"&gt;&lt;span style="text-decoration: underline;"&gt;Testimonials/Work FAQs/Interesting Facts/Code of Conduct&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.ndcourts.gov/state-court-administration/human-resources/career-opportunities" data-uw-rm-brl="PR" data-uw-original-href="https://www.ndcourts.gov/state-court-administration/human-resources/career-opportunities" data-uw-rm-empty-ctrl="" tabindex="0"&gt;&lt;span style="text-decoration: underline;"&gt;Career Opportunities/Working at the ND Court System&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;/dd&gt;
&lt;dt&gt;
&lt;h2&gt;Major Responsibilities &amp;amp; Essential Functions&lt;/h2&gt;
&lt;/dt&gt;
&lt;dd&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span&gt;This position works with adults in the Richland County Treatment Court and is responsible for drug testing and surveillance.&lt;/span&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Schedules and meets with the participants and the Adult Treatment Court Coordinator for an intake in order to review the rules and the roles.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Conducts and observes alcohol sensor and urinalysis tests on a random basis.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Conducts curfew checks by phone or in person when requested by the drug court coordinator.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Assists with electronic monitoring and all other monitoring devices.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Completes required paperwork.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Reports any neglect or abuse as a mandated reporter.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Performs other duties of a comparable level or type.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;/dd&gt;
&lt;dt&gt;
&lt;h2&gt;Minimum Qualifications &amp;amp; Certification or Licensing Requirements&lt;/h2&gt;
&lt;/dt&gt;
&lt;dd&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Requires a high school diploma and valid driver's license or evidence of equivalent mobility.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;/dd&gt;
&lt;dt&gt;
&lt;h2&gt;Knowledge, Skill, &amp;amp; Physical Requirements&lt;/h2&gt;
&lt;/dt&gt;
&lt;dd&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;span style="text-decoration: underline;"&gt;Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities&lt;/span&gt;:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Courteous and cooperative.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Understands, reads, and relays instructions.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Follows and requires others to follow set rules.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Keeps information confidential.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Interpersonal skills to deal effectively with all levels of the public.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;span style="text-decoration: underline;"&gt;Physical Requirements&lt;/span&gt;:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li&gt;The essential functions of the job typically require: &amp;nbsp;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.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Employee is subject to travel in the performance of the job. &amp;nbsp;Employee has control over travel schedule and can often adjust schedules due to adverse weather or travel conditions.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Employee is exposed to biological hazard in the performance of drug testing.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;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.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;
&lt;/dd&gt;
&lt;/dl&gt;
&lt;/div&gt;
&lt;/div&gt;
&lt;/div&gt;
&lt;/div&gt;
&lt;/div&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;View the complete posting here:&amp;nbsp;&lt;a href="https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/ndcourts/jobs/5324361/part-time-richland-county-treatment-court-case-aide-wahpeton?pagetype=jobOpportunitiesJobs"&gt;https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/ndcourts/jobs/5324361/part-time-richland-county-treatment-court-case-aide-wahpeton?pagetype=jobOpportunitiesJobs&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 05:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.ndcourts.gov:443/news/north-dakota/legal-news/general-news/job-announcement-part-time-richland-county-case-aide-in-wahpeton</guid></item><item><title>Job Announcement: Deputy Clerk of District Court - Bismarck/Mandan</title><link>https://www.ndcourts.gov:443/news/north-dakota/legal-news/general-news/job-announcement-deputy-clerk-of-district-court-bismarck-mandan</link><description>&lt;div class="row-fluid"&gt;
&lt;div class="term-block term-block-left"&gt;
&lt;div class="span4"&gt;
&lt;div id="salary-label-id" class="term-description"&gt;Salary: $54,504.00 Annually&lt;/div&gt;
&lt;/div&gt;
&lt;/div&gt;
&lt;div class="term-block term-block-right"&gt;
&lt;div class="span4"&gt;
&lt;div id="location-label-id" class="term-description"&gt;Location: Bismarck/Mandan, ND&lt;/div&gt;
&lt;/div&gt;
&lt;/div&gt;
&lt;/div&gt;
&lt;div class="row-fluid"&gt;
&lt;div class="term-block term-block-left"&gt;
&lt;div class="span4"&gt;
&lt;div class=" term-description"&gt;Job Type: Full-Time/Regular&lt;/div&gt;
&lt;/div&gt;
&lt;/div&gt;
&lt;div class="term-block term-block-right"&gt;
&lt;div class="span4"&gt;
&lt;div class=" term-description"&gt;Job Number: 2026-U3-B/M-31-DC&lt;/div&gt;
&lt;/div&gt;
&lt;/div&gt;
&lt;/div&gt;
&lt;div class="row-fluid"&gt;
&lt;div class="term-block term-block-left"&gt;
&lt;div class="span4"&gt;
&lt;div class=" term-description"&gt;Department: Unit 3 - Clerk of Court Office - Bismarck/Mandan&lt;/div&gt;
&lt;/div&gt;
&lt;/div&gt;
&lt;div class="term-block term-block-right"&gt;
&lt;div class="span4"&gt;
&lt;div class=" term-description"&gt;Opening Date: 04/29/2026&lt;/div&gt;
&lt;/div&gt;
&lt;div class="span8"&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;dl&gt;
&lt;dt&gt;
&lt;h2&gt;General Summary or Purpose&lt;/h2&gt;
&lt;/dt&gt;
&lt;dd&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;We understand that compensation isn&amp;rsquo;t a one-time discussion. &amp;nbsp;Please see&lt;span&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.ndcourts.gov/court-administration/human-resources/compensation" data-uw-rm-brl="PR" data-uw-original-href="https://www.ndcourts.gov/court-administration/human-resources/compensation" aria-label="Compensation" data-uw-rm-empty-ctrl="" tabindex="0"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;span style="text-decoration: underline;"&gt;Compensation&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;span&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;for more details on our compensation strategy.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;Candidates selected for an interview will be required to take typing and grammar tests.&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;strong&gt;&lt;span&gt;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.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;span&gt;The Ideal Candidate:&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Thrives in a highly structured, deadline-oriented, and fast-paced environment.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Enjoys applying many procedures and rules.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Pays strong attention to detail ensuring accuracy of work.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Gives excellent customer service.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Easily adapts to changes.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Shows initiative and dependability.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;span&gt;The Ideal Candidate Minimum Qualifications:&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li&gt;
&lt;div&gt;Requires a high school diploma and two years of related experience. &amp;nbsp;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.&lt;em&gt;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;em&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;span&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.ndcourts.gov/media/default/court%20administration/human%20resources/court%20clerk.mp4" target="_blank" data-uw-rm-brl="PR" data-uw-original-href="https://www.ndcourts.gov/media/default/court%20administration/human%20resources/court%20clerk.mp4" aria-label="ndcourts.gov - open in a new tab" data-uw-rm-empty-ctrl="" data-uw-rm-ext-link="" uw-rm-external-link-id="https://www.ndcourts.gov/media/default/court%20administration/human%20resources/court%20clerk.mp4$ndcourts.gov" tabindex="0"&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/div&gt;
&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;
&lt;div&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.ndcourts.gov/media/default/court%20administration/human%20resources/court%20clerk.mp4" target="_blank" data-uw-rm-brl="PR" data-uw-original-href="https://www.ndcourts.gov/media/default/court%20administration/human%20resources/court%20clerk.mp4" aria-label="Deputy Clerk of District Court Video &amp;ndash; Realistic Job Preview - open in a new tab" data-uw-rm-empty-ctrl="" data-uw-rm-ext-link="" uw-rm-external-link-id="https://www.ndcourts.gov/media/default/court%20administration/human%20resources/court%20clerk.mp4$deputyclerkofdistrictcourtvideo&amp;ndash;realisticjobpreview" tabindex="0"&gt;&lt;span style="text-decoration: underline;"&gt;Deputy Clerk of District Court Video &amp;ndash; Realistic Job Preview&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/div&gt;
&lt;div&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.ndcourts.gov/court-administration/human-resources/working-at-the-courts" data-uw-rm-brl="PR" data-uw-original-href="https://www.ndcourts.gov/court-administration/human-resources/working-at-the-courts" aria-label="ndcourts.gov" data-uw-rm-empty-ctrl="" tabindex="0"&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.ndcourts.gov/court-administration/human-resources/working-at-the-courts" data-uw-rm-brl="PR" data-uw-original-href="https://www.ndcourts.gov/court-administration/human-resources/working-at-the-courts" aria-label="ndcourts.gov" data-uw-rm-empty-ctrl="" tabindex="0"&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.ndcourts.gov/court-administration/human-resources/working-at-the-courts" data-uw-rm-brl="PR" data-uw-original-href="https://www.ndcourts.gov/court-administration/human-resources/working-at-the-courts" aria-label="Testimonials/Work FAQs/Interesting Facts/Code of Conduct" data-uw-rm-empty-ctrl="" tabindex="0"&gt;&lt;span style="text-decoration: underline;"&gt;Testimonials/Work FAQs/Interesting Facts/Code of Conduct&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/div&gt;
&lt;div&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.ndcourts.gov/state-court-administration/human-resources/career-opportunities" data-uw-rm-brl="PR" data-uw-original-href="https://www.ndcourts.gov/state-court-administration/human-resources/career-opportunities" aria-label="Career Opportunities/Working at the ND Court System" data-uw-rm-empty-ctrl="" tabindex="0"&gt;&lt;span style="text-decoration: underline;"&gt;Career Opportunities/Working at the ND Court System&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/div&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;/dd&gt;
&lt;dt&gt;
&lt;h2&gt;Major Responsibilities &amp;amp; Essential Functions&lt;/h2&gt;
&lt;/dt&gt;
&lt;dd&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Title of Immediate Supervisor:&amp;nbsp;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;span&gt;Clerk of Court I, II, III or IV or Deputy Clerk of District Court Supervisor&lt;/span&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Accountable For (Job Titles):&amp;nbsp;&lt;span&gt;None&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;strong&gt;FLSA Status:&amp;nbsp;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;span&gt;Non-Exempt&lt;/span&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;span&gt;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. &amp;nbsp;I&lt;/span&gt;f 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.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Performs court operations involved in the scheduling, handling, and preparing of court calendars in accordance with the directives of the Clerk of Court.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Receives and reviews incoming documents to determine conformity to court procedures, laws, and rules. &amp;nbsp;Routes documents to proper offices and persons.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Ensures that cases are assigned to judicial officers in accordance with the district's caseflow plan. &amp;nbsp;Provides proper notice to parties of case numbers and judge assignments.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Records incoming documents, case proceedings, and dispositions into the court's case management system. &amp;nbsp;Processes court orders, notices, and reports in accordance with business practices and established procedures.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Receives and records all fees, fines, bonds, restitution, or other receipts submitted to the Clerk of Courts Office. &amp;nbsp;Generates checks, balances tills, prepares deposits, and assists with month-end financial activities.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Receives, answers, and routes telephone calls to appropriate parties. &amp;nbsp;Provides assistance to the public in their requests for information that does not involve legal advice, confidentiality, or right-to-know laws.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Implements court procedures and rules and clerks hearings, as directed by the Clerk of Court. &amp;nbsp;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. &amp;nbsp;Relates court documents to hearings and relates events to each other.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Searches criminal, civil, traffic, and judgment records.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Participates in the management of the District Court jury program.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Ensures quality of court records by reviewing files and monitoring various reports so that the court's records are maintained accurately and timely.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;span data-pasted="true"&gt;Prepares courtroom duties:&lt;/span&gt;
&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Performs sound check for all microphones in the courtroom, and performs test recording prior to court.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;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.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Ensures interpreters and participants are present and connected for hearings as needed.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Troubleshoots and resolves any issues with courtroom technology.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;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.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;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.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li data-pasted="true"&gt;Requires travel to other counties within and outside of the district for court proceedings assigned to the judicial officer.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;
&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Performs other duties of a comparable level or type.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;/dd&gt;
&lt;dt&gt;
&lt;h2&gt;Minimum Qualifications &amp;amp; Certification or Licensing Requirements&lt;/h2&gt;
&lt;/dt&gt;
&lt;dd&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span&gt;Requires a high school diploma and two years of related experience. &amp;nbsp;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.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Valid driver&amp;rsquo;s license or evidence of equivalent mobility.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;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. &amp;nbsp;A comparable certification by another state court or federal court may be substituted for the AAERT certification.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;/dd&gt;
&lt;dt&gt;
&lt;h2&gt;Knowledge, Skill, &amp;amp; Physical Requirements&lt;/h2&gt;
&lt;/dt&gt;
&lt;dd&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;span style="text-decoration: underline;"&gt;Knowledge Requirements:&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Knowledge of general office procedures.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Knowledge of grammar.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Knowledge and understanding of legal terminology, court documents, court routines, and operations.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Knowledge of office etiquette.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Knowledge of general laws, rules, policies, and procedures pertaining to the court.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;span style="text-decoration: underline;"&gt;Skill Requirements:&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Effective, courteous, and professional Interpersonal and customer service skills adaptable to a diverse range of individuals.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Skilled in district court operations and routines of case processing and scheduling.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Skilled in preparing and processing of legal documents, orders, judgments, or reports.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Skilled in reading, understanding, and applying statutes and legal procedures/terminology.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Written communication skills to prepare reports, memos, and letters.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Strong attention to detail ensuring accuracy of work.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Ability to efficiently organize and prioritize work&amp;nbsp;to process court documents in a timely manner.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Proficiently uses required software programs.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Ability to work in a highly structured and fast-paced environment.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Ability to quickly and positively adapt to frequent changes.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Ability to show initiative.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Must be dependable.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Skilled in the operation and use of office equipment.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;span style="text-decoration: underline;"&gt;Physical Requirements:&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li&gt;The essential functions of the job typically require: &amp;nbsp;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.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Work is performed in a comfortable office work environment.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Employee is subject to some travel in the performance of the job. &amp;nbsp;Employee has control over scheduling and travel arrangements and can adjust schedules due to adverse weather or travel conditions.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Physical requirements can typically be characterized as&lt;span&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Light:&lt;/strong&gt;&amp;nbsp; 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.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;
&lt;/dd&gt;
&lt;/dl&gt;
&lt;/div&gt;
&lt;/div&gt;
&lt;/div&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;View the complete posting here:&amp;nbsp;&lt;a href="https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/ndcourts/jobs/5324372/administrative-clerk-deputy-clerk-of-district-court-bismarck-mandan?pagetype=jobOpportunitiesJobs"&gt;https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/ndcourts/jobs/5324372/administrative-clerk-deputy-clerk-of-district-court-bismarck-mandan?pagetype=jobOpportunitiesJobs&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 05:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.ndcourts.gov:443/news/north-dakota/legal-news/general-news/job-announcement-deputy-clerk-of-district-court-bismarck-mandan</guid></item><item><title>Ethics Commission to Host Educational Webinar</title><link>https://www.ndcourts.gov:443/news/north-dakota/legal-news/general-news/ethics-commission-to-host-educational-webinar</link><description>&lt;p style="margin: 0in 0in 7.5pt 0in;"&gt;&lt;span style="font-size: 10.5pt; font-family: 'Helvetica',sans-serif; color: black;"&gt;Looking to learn more about the Ethics Commission&amp;rsquo;s complaint process? The ND Ethics Commission has an upcoming educational opportunity for anyone wanting to learn more.&lt;o:p&gt;&lt;/o:p&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p style="margin: 0in 0in 7.5pt 0in;"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;span style="font-size: 10.5pt; font-family: 'Helvetica',sans-serif; color: black;"&gt;Event information:&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;span style="font-size: 10.5pt; font-family: 'Helvetica',sans-serif; color: black;"&gt;&lt;o:p&gt;&lt;/o:p&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p style="margin: 0in 0in 7.5pt 0in;"&gt;&lt;span style="font-size: 10.5pt; font-family: 'Helvetica',sans-serif; color: black;"&gt;Name: Dakota Dilemmas: Navigating the Complaint Process (Extended Cut)&lt;o:p&gt;&lt;/o:p&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p style="margin: 0in 0in 7.5pt 0in;"&gt;&lt;span style="font-size: 10.5pt; font-family: 'Helvetica',sans-serif; color: black;"&gt;Date: May 5, 2026&lt;o:p&gt;&lt;/o:p&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p style="margin: 0in 0in 7.5pt 0in;"&gt;&lt;span style="font-size: 10.5pt; font-family: 'Helvetica',sans-serif; color: black;"&gt;Time: 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM CDT&lt;o:p&gt;&lt;/o:p&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p style="margin: 0in 0in 7.5pt 0in;"&gt;&lt;span style="font-size: 10.5pt; font-family: 'Helvetica',sans-serif; color: black;"&gt;Details: In 2025, the North Dakota Legislative Assembly amended the statutory process for complaints filed with the Ethics Commission. The changes introduced additional steps, renamed terminology, and revised confidentiality constraints for respondents. This presentation will walk through those changes and explain how the Ethics Commission has updated its rules to bring greater clarity, consistency, and workability to the complaint process.&lt;o:p&gt;&lt;/o:p&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p style="margin: 0in 0in 7.5pt 0in;"&gt;&lt;span style="font-size: 10.5pt; font-family: 'Helvetica',sans-serif; color: black;"&gt;This webinar has been approved for 1.0 ND CLE credit (general or ethics).&lt;o:p&gt;&lt;/o:p&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p style="margin: 0in 0in 7.5pt 0in;"&gt;&lt;span style="font-size: 10.5pt; font-family: 'Helvetica',sans-serif; color: black;"&gt;Register &lt;a href="https://events.gcc.teams.microsoft.com/event/44013e69-556d-4fe3-94e0-cc18ca12c725@2dea0464-da51-4a88-bae2-b3db94bc0c54?utm_medium=email&amp;amp;utm_source=govdelivery"&gt;HERE&lt;/a&gt; or visit the Ethics Commission&amp;rsquo;s website (&lt;a href="http://ethicscommission.nd.gov/"&gt;ethicscommission.nd.gov&lt;/a&gt;) to sign-up. &lt;o:p&gt;&lt;/o:p&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 05:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.ndcourts.gov:443/news/north-dakota/legal-news/general-news/ethics-commission-to-host-educational-webinar</guid></item><item><title>Job Announcement: Juvenile Court Youth Coordinator</title><link>https://www.ndcourts.gov:443/news/north-dakota/legal-news/general-news/job-announcement-juvenile-court-youth-coordinator</link><description>&lt;div class="row-fluid"&gt;
&lt;div class="term-block term-block-left"&gt;
&lt;div class="span4"&gt;
&lt;div id="salary-label-id" class="term-description"&gt;Salary: $18.56 Hourly&lt;/div&gt;
&lt;/div&gt;
&lt;/div&gt;
&lt;div class="term-block term-block-right"&gt;
&lt;div class="span4"&gt;
&lt;div id="location-label-id" class="term-description"&gt;Location: Jamestown, ND&lt;/div&gt;
&lt;/div&gt;
&lt;/div&gt;
&lt;/div&gt;
&lt;div class="row-fluid"&gt;
&lt;div class="term-block term-block-left"&gt;
&lt;div class="span4"&gt;
&lt;div class=" term-description"&gt;Job Type: Part-Time/Temporary&lt;/div&gt;
&lt;/div&gt;
&lt;/div&gt;
&lt;div class="term-block term-block-right"&gt;
&lt;div class="span4"&gt;
&lt;div class=" term-description"&gt;Job Number: 2026-U2-JMS-30-JCYC&lt;/div&gt;
&lt;/div&gt;
&lt;/div&gt;
&lt;/div&gt;
&lt;div class="row-fluid"&gt;
&lt;div class="term-block term-block-left"&gt;
&lt;div class="span4"&gt;
&lt;div class=" term-description"&gt;Department: Unit 2 - Juvenile Court&lt;/div&gt;
&lt;/div&gt;
&lt;/div&gt;
&lt;div class="term-block term-block-right"&gt;
&lt;div class="span4"&gt;
&lt;div class=" term-description"&gt;Opening Date: 04/23/2026&lt;/div&gt;
&lt;/div&gt;
&lt;div class="span8"&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;dl&gt;
&lt;dt&gt;
&lt;h2&gt;General Summary or Purpose&lt;/h2&gt;
&lt;/dt&gt;
&lt;dd&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;If you are looking for a 20-hour per week position with flexible evening and weekend hours and some weekday hours or looking to build your resume and would find it rewarding to provide services to youth and the youth&amp;rsquo;s families during the youth&amp;rsquo;s course of involvement with the Juvenile Court, this opportunity may be right for you.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;span&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;strong&gt;The Ideal Candidate:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;span&gt;Keeps information confidential.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;span&gt;Follows and requires others to follow set rules.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;span&gt;Ability to understand, read, and relay instructions.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;span&gt;Easily builds rapport and communicates with others courteously and cooperatively.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;span&gt;Excellent interpersonal skills to deal effectively with youth and families.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;
&lt;strong&gt;The Ideal Candidate Minimum Qualifications:&amp;nbsp;&lt;/strong&gt;
&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li&gt;High school diploma&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Work experience with youth preferred&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;
&lt;strong&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Position Type/Salary:&amp;nbsp;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;span&gt;Part-Time, Temporary Position with a Wage of $18.56/Hour&lt;/span&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;span&gt;Reimbursed for Mileage&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.ndcourts.gov/court-administration/human-resources/working-at-the-courts" data-uw-rm-brl="PR" data-uw-original-href="https://www.ndcourts.gov/court-administration/human-resources/working-at-the-courts" aria-label="Testimonials/Work FAQs/Interesting Facts/Code of Conduct" data-uw-rm-empty-ctrl="" tabindex="0"&gt;&lt;span style="text-decoration: underline;"&gt;Testimonials/Work FAQs/Interesting Facts/Code of Conduct&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;span style="text-decoration: underline;"&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.ndcourts.gov/state-court-administration/human-resources/career-opportunities" data-uw-rm-brl="PR" data-uw-original-href="https://www.ndcourts.gov/state-court-administration/human-resources/career-opportunities" tabindex="0"&gt;Career Opportunities/Working at the ND Court System&lt;/a&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;/dd&gt;
&lt;dt&gt;
&lt;h2&gt;Major Responsibilities &amp;amp; Essential Functions&lt;/h2&gt;
&lt;/dt&gt;
&lt;dd&gt;
&lt;p&gt;The Juvenile Court Youth Coordinator is responsible for providing services to the youth and the youth&amp;rsquo;s families during the youth&amp;rsquo;s course of involvement with the Juvenile Court. &amp;nbsp;The Youth Coordinator will work with assigned youth as identified by the Juvenile Court Supervisor.&lt;br /&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;br /&gt;This position is approximately 20 hours per week and will include evening and weekend hours with some weekday hours as necessary.&lt;br /&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;br /&gt;Internships are available if the location is approved by the university/college.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Assists with accessing transportation for court meetings, hearings, court-ordered services, and evaluations.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Assists in seeking and gaining employment.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Assists and exposes to positive social activities.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Assists with college applications, GED, job corps, or other employment training.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Mentors positive models of healthy relationships.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Connects youth and families with culturally relevant programming and services.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Bridges the communication and understanding between the juvenile court and youth.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Outreaches to families to ensure the families understand the court process and what is happening.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Assists with participants in group outings and special projects&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Documents activities in the case management system.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Reports any neglect or abuse as a mandated reporter.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Provides feedback regarding services provided to the juvenile court staff when requested. &amp;nbsp; Attends staff meetings and court as required.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Conducts and observes drug testing of the youth when requested.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Conducts curfew checks by phone or in person when requested by the juvenile court officer.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Performs other duties of a comparable level or type.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;/dd&gt;
&lt;dt&gt;
&lt;h2&gt;Minimum Qualifications &amp;amp; Certification or Licensing Requirements&lt;/h2&gt;
&lt;/dt&gt;
&lt;dd&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Requires a high school diploma.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;/dd&gt;
&lt;dt&gt;
&lt;h2&gt;Knowledge, Skill, &amp;amp; Physical Requirements&lt;/h2&gt;
&lt;/dt&gt;
&lt;dd&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Work experience with youth preferred.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Courteous, cooperative, and ability to build rapport.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Understands, reads, and relays instructions.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Basic written and verbal communication skills.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Follows and requires others to follow set rules.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Maintains confidentiality.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Interpersonal skills to deal effectively with youth and families.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Operates general office equipment, computer, and word processing and case management software.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;
&lt;/dd&gt;
&lt;/dl&gt;
&lt;/div&gt;
&lt;/div&gt;
&lt;/div&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;View the complete job posting here:&amp;nbsp;&lt;a href="https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/ndcourts/jobs/5319592/part-time-juvenile-court-youth-coordinator-jamestown?pagetype=jobOpportunitiesJobs"&gt;https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/ndcourts/jobs/5319592/part-time-juvenile-court-youth-coordinator-jamestown?pagetype=jobOpportunitiesJobs&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 05:01:00 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.ndcourts.gov:443/news/north-dakota/legal-news/general-news/job-announcement-juvenile-court-youth-coordinator</guid></item><item><title>Job Announcement: Paralegal - Office of Disciplinary Counsel</title><link>https://www.ndcourts.gov:443/news/north-dakota/legal-news/general-news/job-announcement-paralegal-office-of-disciplinary-counsel</link><description>&lt;div class="row-fluid"&gt;
&lt;div class="term-block term-block-left"&gt;
&lt;div class="span4"&gt;
&lt;div id="salary-label-id" class="term-description"&gt;Salary: $35,730.00 Annually&lt;/div&gt;
&lt;/div&gt;
&lt;/div&gt;
&lt;div class="term-block term-block-right"&gt;
&lt;div class="span4"&gt;
&lt;div id="location-label-id" class="term-description"&gt;Location: Bismarck, ND&lt;/div&gt;
&lt;/div&gt;
&lt;/div&gt;
&lt;/div&gt;
&lt;div class="row-fluid"&gt;
&lt;div class="term-block term-block-left"&gt;
&lt;div class="span4"&gt;
&lt;div class=" term-description"&gt;Job Type: Part-Time/Regular&lt;/div&gt;
&lt;/div&gt;
&lt;/div&gt;
&lt;div class="term-block term-block-right"&gt;
&lt;div class="span4"&gt;
&lt;div class=" term-description"&gt;Job Number: 2026-DB-BIS-27-PAR&lt;/div&gt;
&lt;/div&gt;
&lt;/div&gt;
&lt;/div&gt;
&lt;div class="row-fluid"&gt;
&lt;div class="term-block term-block-left"&gt;
&lt;div class="span4"&gt;
&lt;div class=" term-description"&gt;Department: Disciplinary Board of the Supreme Court&lt;/div&gt;
&lt;/div&gt;
&lt;/div&gt;
&lt;div class="term-block term-block-right"&gt;
&lt;div class="span4"&gt;
&lt;div class=" term-description"&gt;Opening Date: 04/13/2026&lt;/div&gt;
&lt;/div&gt;
&lt;/div&gt;
&lt;/div&gt;
&lt;div class="row-fluid"&gt;
&lt;div class="term-block term-block-left"&gt;
&lt;div class="span4"&gt;
&lt;div class=" term-description"&gt;Closing Date: 5/4/2026 11:59 PM Central&lt;/div&gt;
&lt;/div&gt;
&lt;div class="span8"&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;dl&gt;
&lt;dt&gt;
&lt;h2&gt;General Summary or Purpose&lt;/h2&gt;
&lt;/dt&gt;
&lt;dd&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;This recruitment is for a part-time position working 20 hours per week with benefits provided.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Interested applicants must submit the following: &amp;nbsp;1) resume; 2) cover letter with a summary explaining how the applicant's work experience is related to the responsibilities and essential functions and minimum/preferred qualifications; 3) three professional references; and 4) writing sample.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p data-pasted="true"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;If you are drawn to legal research, analyzing, and writing in completing investigations, this opportunity may be right for you.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;The Ideal Candidate:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Easily engages and communicates with others orally and in writing.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Enjoys researching, analyzing, and writing.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Obsesses with detail ensuring accuracy of work.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Deliberately and thoroughly analyzes work and applies rules.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Demonstrates an ability to identify and evaluate key concepts and facts.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Thrives on having a constant workload and working independently.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Finds it rewarding to be highly dependable.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;The Ideal Candidate Minimum Qualifications:&amp;nbsp;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Requires the following:&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Two years of experience as a paralegal or legal assistant or equivalent job duties.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Preference given to persons with legal office experience.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br data-pasted="true" /&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.ndcourts.gov/court-administration/human-resources/working-at-the-courts" data-uw-rm-brl="PR" data-uw-original-href="https://www.ndcourts.gov/court-administration/human-resources/working-at-the-courts" tabindex="0"&gt;Testimonials/Work FAQs/Interesting Facts/Code of Conduct&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.ndcourts.gov/state-court-administration/human-resources/career-opportunities" data-uw-rm-brl="PR" data-uw-original-href="https://www.ndcourts.gov/state-court-administration/human-resources/career-opportunities" tabindex="0"&gt;Career Opportunities/Working at the ND Court System&lt;/a&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;/dd&gt;
&lt;dt&gt;
&lt;h2&gt;Major Responsibilities &amp;amp; Essential Functions&lt;/h2&gt;
&lt;/dt&gt;
&lt;dd&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong data-pasted="true"&gt;Title of Immediate Supervisor:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;span&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;Disciplinary Counsel&lt;br /&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Accountable For (Job Titles):&amp;nbsp;&lt;/strong&gt;None&lt;br /&gt;&lt;strong&gt;FLSA Status:&amp;nbsp;&lt;/strong&gt;Non-Exempt&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;The Paralegal-Disciplinary Counsel is responsible for investigating allegations of ethical misconduct by lawyers.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Interviews complainants, respondent attorneys, and any witnesses.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Performs legal research and conducts legal analysis for review by an attorney.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Prepares draft investigative reports, memorandums of interviews, legal documents, letters, and other correspondence for review by attorneys.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Uses communication skills to effectively deal with various personalities and issues arising from complaints.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Organizes and prioritizes work.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Meets deadlines.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Maintains files and calendars.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Performs other miscellaneous duties as assigned by the Disciplinary Counsel.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;/dd&gt;
&lt;dt&gt;
&lt;h2&gt;Minimum Qualifications &amp;amp; Certification or Licensing Requirements&lt;/h2&gt;
&lt;/dt&gt;
&lt;dd&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Requires two years of experience as a paralegal or legal assistant or equivalent job duties. &amp;nbsp;Preference given to persons with legal office experience.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;/dd&gt;
&lt;dt&gt;
&lt;h2&gt;Knowledge, Skill, &amp;amp; Physical Requirements&lt;/h2&gt;
&lt;/dt&gt;
&lt;dd&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="text-decoration: underline;"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities&lt;/strong&gt;:&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Excellent written and verbal communication skills.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Ability to conduct legal research and analysis of complex legal issues which will be&amp;nbsp;reviewed by an attorney.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Excellent time management and organization skills.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;The judgment, reliability, and willingness to devote the time and energy necessary to conduct complete investigations.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Knowledge and skills in the use of computers for preparing letters, legal documents, reports, memorandums, data entry, and other correspondence and forms. &amp;nbsp;Experience with Microsoft Word and Outlook required.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Requires a high degree of confidentiality and a high degree of communication skills to deal with complainants, respondent attorneys, potential witnesses, and the general public.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;
&lt;/dd&gt;
&lt;/dl&gt;
&lt;/div&gt;
&lt;/div&gt;
&lt;/div&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;View the job posting here:&amp;nbsp;&lt;a href="https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/ndcourts/jobs/5299630/paralegal-office-of-disciplinary-counsel?pagetype=jobOpportunitiesJobs"&gt;https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/ndcourts/jobs/5299630/paralegal-office-of-disciplinary-counsel?pagetype=jobOpportunitiesJobs&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description><pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2026 05:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.ndcourts.gov:443/news/north-dakota/legal-news/general-news/job-announcement-paralegal-office-of-disciplinary-counsel</guid></item></channel></rss>