Location: Pierre, South Dakota

The South Dakota Department of Education is seeking a full-time attorney to provide legal services to department staff and associated boards and commissions. This position reports to the General Counsel and is supported by a legal assistant. Responsibilities include:  representing the department as a Special Assistant Attorney General in administrative proceedings and litigation in State and federal court; providing legal advice and representation to the South Dakota Board of Education Standards, teacher and administrator ethics commissions, and other department boards; coordinating investigations regarding teacher and administrator ethics issues; providing legal advice and counsel to department staff regarding interpretation and application of State and federal laws related to education, schools, and public agencies; responding to legal inquiries from school districts and the public; drafting statutes and administrative rules; reviewing contracts, joint powers agreements, and related documents; and other duties as assigned.  Minimal travel required. 

Must apply online:  https://gen-stateofsouthdako-trn.inforcloudsuite.com/hcm/xmlhttp/shorturl.do?key=3GR