Assistant Attorney General

The Attorney General is the chief legal officer for the state of North Dakota, and the Attorney General's Office serves more than 70 state agencies, boards, and commissions, as well as the University System. The Attorney General is dedicated to deliver the highest quality professional and ethical legal services to state officials, agencies, and people of the state of North Dakota. The Natural Resources and Native American Affairs Division, a Division in the Attorney General's Office, represents and provides legal services to state agencies that are involved with and regulate the State's natural resources. To further these important goals, the Attorney General's is seeking a qualified attorney to be General Counsel for the Department of Water Resources. An attorney hired for the position will represent the Department in all legal matters. Typical duties for this position will include but not be limited to: Develop strong working relationships with client staff and stakeholders;Work with client to address legal questions and issues, provide guidance, and issue legal advice and opinions;Respond to legal correspondence;Conduct legal research, study, interpret and apply laws, regulations, and court decisions;Provide legal advice in specialized areas of water law;Monitor, draft, and review legislation, and provide legislative testimony;Evaluate the merits of litigation filed against the Department, work with staff to defend against litigation, assist with the preparation of litigation;Manage the Department's legal operations, track administrative and civil cases, and act as liaison to all outside counsel; For information on the Department of Water Resources, See https://www.swc.nd.gov. Division staff are given the opportunity to participate in local, regional, and national training courses for topics such as advanced trial skills, depositions, appellate advocacy, e-discovery, and negotiations. 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 or defined compensation 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. The position also includes annual and sick leave benefits. Employees in this position are eligible for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program. Location of Work:The Division office is centrally located in Bismarck, North Dakota.

Minimum Qualifications

Licensed to practice law in North Dakota, or the expectation of imminent admission to the North Dakota bar.A minimum of 1 year of experience practicing general civil litigation or other comparable litigation-related experience. A judicial clerkship may be substituted for this minimum requirement.High ethical standards and a clean disciplinary record.Ability to maintain a high degree of confidentiality.Advanced interpersonal skills needed to work well with the public.The judgment, reliability, and willingness to devote time and energy necessary to provide excellent legal services to the State of North Dakota.Ability, demonstrated in previous employment experience or otherwise shown, to establish and maintain effective, harmonious working relationships with clients, colleagues, and supervisors.Excellent time management and organization skills.Proven ability or potential to produce excellent legal work product.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.

125 Application Procedures

Applicants are screened based on qualifications, successful completion of the interview process and a background and criminal investigation. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. The Office of Attorney General does not provide sponsorships.Application package must be received by 11:59 PM on the closing date listed on the opening.TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED ONLINE AT: www.nd.gov/careersDocuments to be submitted: Resume Cover letter with a summary that clearly explains how the applicant's work experience is related to the and minimum/preferred qualifications 3 Professional References 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)Anyone needing assistance or accommodations during any part of the application or interview process please contact Ashley, Office of Attorney General: E-mail: aeisenbeis@nd.gov; phone: (701) 328-1256 or TTY: 1-800-366-6888. Learn more about Office of Attorney General at: https://attorneygeneral.nd.gov/ Learn more about Employment Benefits at: https://www.nd.gov/omb/public/careers/team-nd-benefits Visit North Dakota State government: http://www.nd.govTo learn more about living in North Dakota, visit https://findthegoodlife.com

Equal Opportunity Employer

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. Sect. 23-12-10.