Associate Judge

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Associate Judge conducts proceedings as assigned and shall preside over all civil, criminal and juvenile cases; and arraignments as needed.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

Knowledge

·Federal Indian Law

·Extensive knowledge of the laws, rules, policies and procedures that pertain to the applicable Tribal, Federal and State laws as applicable to the Fort Berthold District Court

·Knowledge of the equipment and use of computers, office software and application, and general office equipment.

Skills

·Be able to research case law pertaining to decision making on a case.

·Skilled in interpreting judicial policies, rules, guidelines, procedures and must perform legal research.

·Effective oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills.

Abilities

·Analytical and decision-making ability.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION:

·Juris Doctorate Degree from an accredited law school.

·Licensure as an attorney eligible to practice law in a State jurisdiction.

·Experience in the practice of law which includes court experience.

·Experience in Federal Indian law is preferable.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Work is performed in a courtroom and an office setting.The work area is adequately lighted, heated and ventilated.

Smoke free working environment.

The ability to deal with demands of a stressful environment is recommended due to the nature of the subject matter.

May be subject to confrontations in the process of assisting in resolving differing opinions.

The necessary body functions typically require; sitting, standing, stooping, and walking, talking, hearing, seeing, feeling, reaching and fingering requirements of other reasonable methods that accommodate an individual in completing necessary functions of the job.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. The Associate Judge conducts proceedings as assigned and shall preside over all civil and criminal, and juvenile cases and arraignments as needed.
2. The Associate judge is a full-time position.The terms of employment will be set forth in the contract between the Associate Judge and the Chief Judge.
3. The Associate Judge must be of high moral character and integrity; must have never been convicted of a criminal offense for which punishment of imprisonment was imposed; must not have been dishonorably discharged from any Branch of Armed Services/; and, must be a member in good standing of the bar of any State Court.
4. All other duties as assigned.