State Attorney File Clerk

Do you thrive in structured environments? Are you at your best when organization and accuracy matter most? Cass County in Fargo, ND, is seeking a dependable professional to support the legal process behind the scenes. As our State Attorney File Clerk, you will play a critical role in maintaining case integrity and ensuring attorneys have exactly what they need to prepare for court. Keep reading to learn more about this rewarding opportunity!

BECOMING OUR STATE ATTORNEY FILE CLERK

This position offers $39,990 – $43,486 per year, along with an excellent benefits package that includes:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• FSA
• Employer-paid life insurance
• Optional spouse coverage
• Pension
• Vacation and sick time
• Optional overtime bonus pay
• Job security

A Closer Look At This State Attorney File Clerk Role

You manage and maintain an orderly filing system across two file rooms, ensuring legal case files are accurate, accessible, and up to date. You pull files for hearings, retrieve documents for attorneys and staff, and prepare complete file sets for daily and weekly court schedules, including in‑custody lists. You organize and distribute materials for current and upcoming hearings, assist with printing notifications and service documents, and locate the appropriate files to support each request. Throughout the workday, you move between office floors and the courthouse, work collaboratively with coworkers, and maintain reliability, confidentiality, and precision in every task you handle.

ABOUT CASS COUNTY

For more than 150 years, Cass County has proudly served and protected our residents as the most populous county in North Dakota. Our mission is to maintain a safe environment where everyone can enjoy a happy, healthy life. With a dedicated sheriff's office that operates a jail, provides court security and services, and leads life-saving special projects like search and rescue and snowmobile patrol, our community counts on us for safety and support.

QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma or GED
• Strong filing and organizational skills
• Ability to lift and/or transport material weighing up to 25 pounds
• Ability to manage a physically active workload
• Ability to work at a fast pace with high accuracy
• Ability to alphabetize and file case materials
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions
• Ability to communicate professionally and diplomatically
• Ability to maintain effective working relationships
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office products
• Detail-oriented and able to work independently with strict adherence to confidentiality
• Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• Satisfactory work history

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior office experience
• Basic understanding of court and legal terminology
• Comfort working with staff at all organizational levels

APPLY TODAY!

If you are ready to put your skills to work in a role that truly matters, we invite you to apply. Our initial application for the State Attorney File Clerk position is short, efficient, and designed to be completed in just minutes. Start now and move closer to a respected career with Cass County!

Salary

• $39,990 - $43,486