This position will serve as the administrative assistant providing legal administrative support services for all attorneys in the Williston Public Defender Office.

Job duties include, but are not limited to:

This position will research, draft, and proofread legal documents, review, organize, and go over discovery with attorney or clients, file documents with the court on the behalf of attorneys, and may assist with trial. The person in this position will respond to inquiries for legal information through verbal and written means, communicate with attorneys, clients, witnesses, court personnel, and both public and private parties. This position may perform other duties as necessary or assigned and perform all such tasks to insure smooth operation of the public defender office.

Requires an associate degree with emphasis in office related functions or customer service and four years' experience in same fields; or high school diploma (or GED) plus experience in appropriate functions, which is two-years greater than AA degree. College level coursework in a directly related field my substitute for required work experience on a year-for-year basis. Work experience in a legal setting will be given preference over work experience in other settings.

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.

Application package must be received by 11:59 PM on the closing date listed on the opening.

Required documents to be submitted:

• Resume
• Cover Letter indicating why you would be a good fit for this position
• Three (3) professional references

Anyone needing assistance or accommodations during any part of the application or interview process please contact the Valley City Administrative Office at 701-845-8632

ND Relay Number 1-800-366-6888

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.

As an employer, the State of North Dakota prohibits smoking in all places of state employment in accordance with N.D.C.C. § 23-12-10.