OFFICE OF ATTORNEY GENERAL 

CIVIL LITIGATION POSITION

DETAILS:   The Office of Attorney General seeks an experienced attorney for a position with the Civil Litigation Division. The Civil Litigation Division is responsible for representing the state in civil cases defended or prosecuted by the State.  Division attorneys practice in both state and federal courts and are involved in constitutional, natural resources, Indian law and environmental litigation. The Civil Litigation Division also provides legal advice to state officials, agencies, boards and commissions.  The person eligible for this position must have strong research and writing capabilities, must be able to communicate well to clients and the courts, must have strong legal advocacy skills.   

OFFICE LOCATION:  The preferred working station for this position will be in Sioux Falls and Rapid City.   

STARTING SALARY:  Salary is dependent upon experience and funding availability.  Attorney II and III Salary ranges $90,000 - $128,000 annually, the State of South Dakota has an excellent benefit package including retirement, employee insurance coverage and paid leave. 

QUALIFICATIONS:  Applicants must have a JD degree, be licensed to practice law in South Dakota and have 3 – 5 years of litigation experience.

APPLICATION PROCESS AND DEADLINE DATE:  Interested persons should send a resume containing three references, a writing sample and a letter describing their qualifications to the email or address below. Our office will be accepting resumes until this position is filled.

Email: Charles.McGuigan@state.sd.us

OR Mail To:

CHARLES MCGUIGAN, OFFICE OF ATTORNEY GENERAL, 1302 E. HIGHWAY 14, STE 1, PIERRE, SOUTH DAKOTA 57501.