North Dakota Office of the Attorney General

The Attorney General represents the state in all legal matters where the state is named as a party or the state may have an interest in the outcome of the litigation. The Office of Attorney General also provides legal services and opinions to state officials, agencies, boards and commissions. 

  • The Attorney General and his staff are not permitted to provide legal advice or legal services to the public.

The Attorney General issues opinions on questions of law related to matters involving state statutes, the state constitution, and matters having statewide significance. State law restricts who may request or receive an Attorney General’s Opinion. 

The Office of Attorney General enforces the Open Meetings and Open Records laws and issues opinions in response to complaints that a public entity has violated those laws.

The Attorney General does not have jurisdiction over any other state or local government agency, local law enforcement agencies, the courts, or the county state’s attorneys, and cannot take complaints.  We also cannot initiate investigations at the request of members of the public.

1 job(s) at North Dakota Office of the Attorney General

NORTH DAKOTA OFFICE OF ATTORNEY GENERAL Bismarck, North Dakota, United States
Jun 19, 2024
Full Time
Summary of Work The Administrative Assistant II provides support services to the Bureau of Criminal Investigation including the following shared responsibilities: Processing concealed weapons licenses. Processing the daily mail which includes entering, querying, and reconciling data. Submitting fingerprint cards. Receiving, processing, and issuing licenses by way of applying both state and federal law relating to firearm possession when issuing/denying. Scanning concealed weapons files. This position is assigned to the Concealed Weapons Unit. Other duties may be assigned or rotated amongst the staff as needed. Must be able and willing to adapt to the needs of this constantly changing unit. The funding for this position will be from the concealed weapon license special fund. In addition to the monthly salary, 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 plan as well as the option to participate in the 457 deferred compensation plan, the option to contribute to a medical spending account, and earning annual and sick leave. Employees in this position are eligible for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program. Minimum Qualifications Two (2) year Associates degree and two (2) years of work experience performing a variety of complex office support, clerical, or secretarial work which included opportunities for functioning as a project coordinator, team leader, or lead worker. (Note: the hiring authority will consider substituting additional work experience for the education requirement on a year-for-year basis if the experience provides the knowledge and skills required to perform the duties of this position) Demonstrated working knowledge and understanding of a personal computer, with knowledge and use of a word processing package, and experience in Windows, spreadsheets, and databases Demonstrated ability to communicate tactfully and with emphasis on customer service Ability to establish and maintain effective harmonious working relationships with co-workers, supervisors, and the public Ability to maintain a high degree of confidentiality Excellent prioritization, time management, and organizational skills Ability to type/keyboard at a net of 55 wpm Successful completion of the interview process, along with reference checks, and extensive background and criminal record checks. About Team ND "Far and away the best prize life offers is the chance to work hard at work worth doing." - Theodore Roosevelt More than 7,500 talented, hard-working people across sixty-three agencies have come together as Team North Dakota. At Team ND, we are driven to succeed through gratitude, humility, curiosity and courage. Our purpose is to empower people, improve lives, and inspire success. Join us in being legendary. Total Rewards: The State of North Dakota is committed to providing team members with a strong and competitive rewards package that support you, your health and your family. Considering a new position on Team ND? How does your current position stack up? Use our Total Rewards Calculator to estimate. 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/careers Documents to be submitted: Resume Cover letter with a summary that clearly explains how the applicant's work experience is related to the summary of work 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.gov To learn more about living in North Dakota, visit https://findthegoodlife.com Equal Employment Opportunity 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. § 23-12-10. Closing Date/Time: 7/02/2024