Assistant State's Attorney
Apply NowCompany: McKenzie County, ND
Location: Watford City, ND 58854
Description:
Salary: Depends on Qualifications
Location : Courthouse - Watford City
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 202400028
Department: State's Attorney
Opening Date: 06/06/2024
Description
The Assistant State's Attorney is associated with various legal functions of the County such as conducting lawsuits, case litigation, gathering evidence, and trial strategies. This position reports to the State's Attorney. The position is located in Watford City, ND and scheduled for Monday - Friday. Level and salary commensurate with experience.
Essential Job Functions
Minimum Qualifications
Level and salary commensurate with experience; starting at $101,081.00 per year
Blue Cross Blue Shield
Medical
Single: 100% paid for employees
Single+Child(ren): $269.28 monthly
Family: $397.80 monthly
Dental
Single: 100% paid for employees
Family: $16.98 monthly
Vision
Single: 100% paid for employees
Family: $4.32 monthly
Vacation Time
0-2 full years earn 4 hours per pay period = 96 hours per year
3-5 full years earn 5 hours per pay period = 120 hours per year
6-9 full years earn 6 hours per pay period = 144 hours per year
Over 10 full years earn 7 hours per pay period = 168 hours per year
Sick Time
4 hours earned per pay period = 96 hours per year
Retirement
Main Plan - Employee contributes 3%, County matches 13.26%
Public Safety Plan - Employee contributes 1.5%, County matches 16.54%
*Certified Law Enforcement Officers (Deputies/Corrections)
Flex Accounts
Tax-free dollars set aside each month, up to $3,300.00 annually for medical expenses
$5,000.00 annually may be set aside for day care expenses
Life Insurance
McKenzie County provides $12,000.00 life insurance. Additional coverage available at a discounted rate.
Other
Deferred Income - 457B
Similar to a 401k plan; minimum contribution amount is $25.00, max of $22,500.00 per year. Funds cannot be withdrawn until retirement, termination, or an unforeseeable emergency.
Supplemental Insurance
MetLife plans may be purchased for an additional charge.
Location : Courthouse - Watford City
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 202400028
Department: State's Attorney
Opening Date: 06/06/2024
Description
The Assistant State's Attorney is associated with various legal functions of the County such as conducting lawsuits, case litigation, gathering evidence, and trial strategies. This position reports to the State's Attorney. The position is located in Watford City, ND and scheduled for Monday - Friday. Level and salary commensurate with experience.
Essential Job Functions
- Responsible for gathering and managing evidence in civil, criminal, juvenile, and traffic cases. Presenting information in court to prosecute or defend actions
- Advise law enforcement on how to follow various constitutional requirements and protections
- Advise law enforcement officers, prepare and present warrant applications, and conduct probable cause hearings
- Conduct legal research and prepare legal correspondence, pleadings, briefs, and opinions
- Advise elected and appointed officials and county employees as to their legal rights, represent County agencies in legal proceedings
- Meets regularly with and works extensively with a variety of Government, Social Service, and Law Enforcement organizations and special committees
- Performs other duties of a similar nature or level
Minimum Qualifications
- License to practice law in North Dakota
- Juris Doctorate
- One (1) year of experience in criminal litigation
- Two (2) years of experience in active law practice; or, an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job
- Applicable Federal, State, and local laws, rules, and regulations
- Judicial and administrative procedures and rules of evidence
- Computer and related software applications
- Physical requirements and working conditions:
- Positions in this class typically require: reaching, standing, walking, grasping, talking, hearing, seeing, and repetitive motions.
- Moderate Work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/ or a negligible amount of force frequently to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met.
Level and salary commensurate with experience; starting at $101,081.00 per year
Blue Cross Blue Shield
Medical
Single: 100% paid for employees
Single+Child(ren): $269.28 monthly
Family: $397.80 monthly
Dental
Single: 100% paid for employees
Family: $16.98 monthly
Vision
Single: 100% paid for employees
Family: $4.32 monthly
Vacation Time
0-2 full years earn 4 hours per pay period = 96 hours per year
3-5 full years earn 5 hours per pay period = 120 hours per year
6-9 full years earn 6 hours per pay period = 144 hours per year
Over 10 full years earn 7 hours per pay period = 168 hours per year
Sick Time
4 hours earned per pay period = 96 hours per year
Retirement
Main Plan - Employee contributes 3%, County matches 13.26%
Public Safety Plan - Employee contributes 1.5%, County matches 16.54%
*Certified Law Enforcement Officers (Deputies/Corrections)
Flex Accounts
Tax-free dollars set aside each month, up to $3,300.00 annually for medical expenses
$5,000.00 annually may be set aside for day care expenses
Life Insurance
McKenzie County provides $12,000.00 life insurance. Additional coverage available at a discounted rate.
Other
Deferred Income - 457B
Similar to a 401k plan; minimum contribution amount is $25.00, max of $22,500.00 per year. Funds cannot be withdrawn until retirement, termination, or an unforeseeable emergency.
Supplemental Insurance
MetLife plans may be purchased for an additional charge.