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Job ID: 30610
Agency: Department of Corrections -Legal
Location: Sioux Falls
Salary: $77,000 to $85,000 annually, depending on experience
Pay Grade: L1
Closing Date: open until filled

The Department of Corrections (DOC) is seeking an entry-level Attorney to perform a wide variety of legal services, with a focus on civil litigation.

Job Summary:

Duties include researching and interpreting relevant laws and providing legal advice; representing the department in civil matters in state court and small claims court; representing the Board of Pardons and Parole on administrative appeals; dissemination of information pursuant to subpoenas.

Licenses and Certifications:

The applicant must be a graduate of an accredited law school; be a member of the South Dakota State Bar or willing and qualified to become a member of the South Dakota State Bar, and qualify for appointment as a Special Assistant Attorney General.

The Ideal Candidate Will:

• display high standards of ethical conduct;
• communicate effectively and efficiently;
• understand litigation practice and strategies;
• exercise sound judgment when making decisions and take prompt, decisive action;
• analyze information, issues, situations, practices, and precedents to arrive at a logical interpretation;
• work independently while accepting guidance and soliciting input;
• actively seek, collect, and evaluate information to learn more about issues or events;
• successfully plan and organize work activities, adjust to multiple demands, and prioritize tasks to complete assignments and meet schedules and deadlines.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Knowledge of:

• state and federal laws, rules and regulations relating to corrections including institutional corrections, juvenile aftercare, and adult parole;
• prison laws and requirements;
• parole board procedures, due process requirements and case law governing parole practices;
• juvenile corrections and juvenile justice;
• SD State government operations; and administrative law.

Ability to:

• communicate clearly in both oral and written communications;
• solve problems and articulate issues for a wide variety of audiences;
• generate required documents independent of a legal secretary or paralegal assistant.

Working conditions or other specific requirements will be required to enter DOC facilities on occasion.

Preference will be given to review and interview candidates that submit applications prior to March 21, 2025.

Additional Requirements: To be considered, please attach your resume and writing sample (10 pages or less)

This position is exempt from the Civil Service Act.

Successful applicant(s) will be required to undergo a background investigation. An arrest/conviction record will not necessarily bar employment. Offers of employment are conditional upon successful completion of a drug screening.

The State of South Dakota does not sponsor work visas for new or existing employees. All persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and complete an Employment Eligibility Verification, Form I-9. The State of South Dakota as an employer will be using E-Verify to complete employment eligibility verification upon hire.

The State of South Dakota offers $0 premium employee health insurance option plus eleven paid holidays, generous vacation and sick leave accrual, dental, vision, and other insurance options, and retirement benefits. You can view our benefits information at https://bhr.sd.gov/job-seekers/work-for-state-government/. This position is a member of Class A retirement under SDRS.

Must apply online: https://gen-stateofsouthdako-trn.inforcloudsuite.com/hcm/xmlhttp/shorturl.do?key=172
You must apply online, emailed resumes or submissions will not be accepted.
South Dakota Bureau of Human Resources
Telephone: 605.773.3148 Email: careers@state.sd.us
http://bhr.sd.gov/workforus
"An Equal Opportunity Employer"

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