Associate Attorney

Pay: $75,000.00 - $125,000.00 per year

Why This Is a Great Opportunity

• Build your own litigation practice while working alongside experienced attorneys on meaningful criminal defense and personal injury matters.
• Gain hands-on courtroom experience, including hearings, negotiations, evidence presentation, and trial preparation.
• Take ownership of your cases while receiving support and mentorship from attorneys invested in your professional growth.
• Develop a broad litigation skill set through legal research, motion practice, client counseling, settlement negotiations, and trial work.
• Enjoy competitive compensation with bonus opportunities, flexible scheduling, and a strong benefits package.

Location

Remote anywhere in North Dakota, offering the flexibility to build your practice from the location that works best for you.

Note:

Must be licensed to practice law in North Dakota.

About Us

We are a full-service litigation team representing clients in criminal defense and personal injury matters throughout North Dakota. Our attorneys are committed to strong advocacy, practical legal strategies, and delivering meaningful results for the people we represent. We offer attorneys the opportunity to grow their careers while taking on increasingly significant responsibility. Confidential Employer.

Job Description

• Represent clients in criminal defense and personal injury matters across a variety of court settings.
• Advocate zealously for clients and protect their legal rights throughout each stage of litigation.
• Conduct legal research, analyze cases, and develop effective litigation strategies.
• Draft and prepare pleadings, motions, briefs, appeals, and other legal documents.
• Attend hearings, meetings, conferences, and other proceedings while communicating effectively with clients and opposing counsel.
• Negotiate settlements and work toward favorable resolutions for clients.
• Prepare cases for trial and present evidence before judges and juries when appropriate.
• Work closely with senior attorneys while progressively developing and managing your own caseload and litigation practice.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor degree from an ABA-accredited law school.
• Active North Dakota bar license.
• Strong legal research, writing, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with attorneys and staff.
• Sound judgment, strong advocacy skills, and enthusiasm for developing creative legal solutions.
• Willingness to learn and thrive in a fast-paced litigation environment.

Why You Will Love Working Here

You will have the opportunity to make a real difference for clients while building a career centered on courtroom advocacy and litigation. Our team values mentorship, professional growth, flexibility, and giving attorneys the autonomy to develop their own practices. With exposure to challenging cases, supportive colleagues, flexible scheduling, and opportunities for advancement, this is a role where your legal career can grow with you.

JPC-1754

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Requirements: Must-have: ND bar license

• Required Years as Associate: 0+
• Additional context: Relocation- [No]. Packages - [no],
• Salary Bands (Only if attorney role):
  • 0 to 1 years: $75k to $85k
  • 2 to 4 years: $85k to $100k
  • 5 to 7 years: $100k to $112.5k
  • 8+ years: $112.5k to $125k

Submission Email: Rick - [email protected]

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• Client job title: Associate Attorney
• Location: Minot, ND / Remote anywhere in North Dakota
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