The Assistant State’s Attorney provides support to the State’s Attorney by prosecuting criminal offenses and providing legal representation to Williams County regarding civil matters.

• Conducts criminal prosecutions and civil litigations
• Attends and represents Williams County in various courtroom proceedings, such as bond hearings, pre-trial hearings, suppression hearings, bench trials, and jury trials
• Drafts and files motions, briefs, and other pleadings
• Reviews law enforcement records and prepares criminal charging documents
• Consults with law enforcement personnel regarding investigations and legal procedures
• Presents criminal and non-criminal juvenile petitions to the Court for adjudication and disposition
• Presents mental health involuntary commitment petitions to the Court for consideration and disposition
• Oversees the child support establishment and enforcement
• Maintains up-to-date knowledge of techniques, information, and developments in the legal field
• Assists in the duties of the State’s Attorney in their absence or as requested 
• Maintains confidentiality of non-public records and makes available all data and information deemed a public record by the North Dakota Century Code.

• Juris Doctorate Degree
• Must be a member in good standing with the North Dakota State Bar Association OR be able to obtain licensing shortly after hire
• Two (2) years of law experience, preferred
• Must possess a valid North Dakota Driver’s License or equivalent 
• Must pass a thorough background check and pre-employment drug and alcohol screening

Special Working Conditions:

• Must be available to provide on-call legal assistance outside of regular work hours

To learn more about Williams County, please visit our website: Welcome - Williams County, ND (williamsnd.com)

All offers of employment will be contingent upon successful completion of a pre-employment drug screening, background check, and reference review.