This position will represent indigent clients in judicial proceedings in the East Central Judicial District and on appeals in the North Dakota Supreme Court. This position will require travel to all counties in the East Central Judicial District and will provide conflict services in other jurisdictions.

Our agency is committed to a vertical representation structure. You will be handling cases from initial appearance through trial, allowing you to gain experience in all stages of the judicial process. The Fargo Public Defender Office is made up of a Supervising Attorney, three staff attorneys, a legal assistant, an administrative assistant, and a part-time secretary. 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:

  • https://www.nd.gov/omb/public/careers/team-nd-benefits

  • https://www.nd.gov/omb/sites/omb/files/documents/public/state-jobs/beingpartofteamndbenefitsandextras.pdf

• Flexible work schedule.

• Juris Doctorate Degree from an accredited law school
• 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.
• Effective oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Analytical and decision-making ability.

The State of North Dakota and this hiring agency do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, 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.