Oil and Gas Associate Attorney

A law firm in Fargo is seeking an Oil and Gas Associate Attorney with strong interpersonal, analytical, and writing skills. The ideal candidate will have a Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an ABA-Accredited Law School, an active attorney license in at least one U.S. jurisdiction, and the ability to promptly get admitted in the state of North Dakota.

Duties:

• Conduct oil and gas title examinations.
• Draft and review legal documents related to oil and gas transactions.
• Provide legal advice and guidance on oil and gas matters.
• Communicate with clients, opposing counsel, and government agencies.
• Assist with negotiations and settlements.
• Research and analyze legal issues related to oil and gas law.
• Handle other legal tasks and responsibilities as assigned.

Requirements:

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an ABA-Accredited Law School.
• Active attorney license in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.
• Ability to promptly get admitted in the state of North Dakota.
• 3+ years of North Dakota oil and gas title examination experience.
• Strong writing skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and analytical skills.
• Strong academic background.

Education:

Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an ABA-Accredited Law School.

Certifications:

Active attorney license in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.

Skills:

• Oil and gas title examination experience.
• Legal research and writing skills.
• Negotiation and communication skills.
• Analytical thinking and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Attention to detail and accuracy.

Law offices are located in Minnesota, North Dakota, Iowa, Mexico and China. The legal practice has sixty-four years of professional law experience. There are eleven areas of practice. A number of their practice disciplines consist of banking-financial services, employment-labor, energy and health law. A fairly large team of results-driven attorneys and a skilled support group are staffed at the firm. Pro-bono work is endorsed at the legal practice.