Attorney (Urgent)

This position will represent indigent clients in judicial proceedings in the North Central Judicial District and on appeals in the North Dakota Supreme Court. This position will require travel to all counties in the North Central Judicial District and will provide conflict services in other jurisdictions. Our agency is committed to a vertical representation structure. The Minot Public Defender Office is made up of a Supervising Attorney, two staff attorneys, a legal assistant, and an administrative assistant. This team will offer the support you need while building a meaningful career as a public defender.Commission on Legal Counsel for Indigents offers rewarding work and career development opportunities including: A comprehensive benefit package including fully paid family health insurance, an excellent retirement plan, annual and sick leave, and a variety of voluntary insurance options.Flexible work schedule. Provide representation for conflict cases in other jurisdictions as necessary which may require travel. Keep abreast of statutory and decisional law in areas of practice. Maintain license to practice laws and obtain required CLE credits. May assist with agency education and training programs and projects for public defenders and contract attorneys. Licensure as an attorney eligible to practice law in the State of North Dakota. We will consider applications from persons eligible for licensure, but not currently licensed in ND. Application Procedures

Applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible. Applicants will be considered immediately upon submitting application materials and this position may be filled prior to the listed closing date.Documents to be submitted:ResumeCover LetterThree Professional ReferencesAnyone needing assistance or accommodations during any part of the application or interview process please contact the Jamestown Administrative Office at View phone number on click.appcast.io.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.