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, provides legal services to state agencies that are involved with and regulate the State'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 and others), Parks and Recreation Department, Game and Fish Department, several commodity boards, and others. To further these important goals, the Attorney General's Office is seeking a qualified attorney to join the Natural Resources and Native American Affairs Division and serve as General Counsel for multiple state agencies involved in the regulation of the state's natural resources. An attorney hired for the position will represent the agencies in all legal matters and collaborate with other attorneys in the division to advise other agencies. Typical duties for this position will include but not be limited to:Manage the agencies' legal operations;Develop strong working relationships with clients and stakeholders;Work with clients 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;Monitor, draft, and review legislation, and provide legislative testimony; Evaluate the merits of litigation filed against the agencies, work with staff to defend against litigation, assist with the preparation of litigation documents;Represent the agencies in administrative and civil proceedings if necessary;Manage outside counsel; Division staff are given 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.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. 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, is preferred. A judicial clerkship may be substituted for experience.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.

About Team ND

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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:ResumeCover letter with a summary that clearly explains how the applicant's work experience is related to the and minimum/preferred qualifications3 Professional ReferencesCollege 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-benefitsVisit 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.