Staff Attorney, South Dakota Department of Labor and Regulation
Staff Attorney, South Dakota Department of Labor and Regulation
Job ID: 28322
Agency: Department of Labor & Regulation - Labor & Management Division
Location: Statewide (in-person at a DLR office, remote, or hybrid options considered)
Salary: $76,316.40 - $92,297.88, depending on experience
Pay Grade: Attorney I - Attorney II, depending on qualifications
Closing Date: 10/14/2024
The South Dakota Department of Labor and Regulation is hiring an attorney to join their team.
The Department of Labor and Regulation is seeking to fill an attorney position that will provide legal counsel and representation to the department and its professional licensing boards and commissions. Job duties include researching and interpreting relevant laws and providing legal advice, preparing documents for administrative hearings and court filings, representing the department in administrative hearings and civil court matters, assisting with legislative drafting and administrative rulemaking, and other duties as assigned. The attorney may occasionally serve as an overflow administrative law judge for the department.
Why choose our team?
As part of the State of South Dakota, the Department offers a comprehensive benefits package, including multiple insurance coverage options (health, vision, dental, life) and access to SDRS Retirement and supplemental retirement plans. This position offers an opportunity for rewarding, public service work with the benefit of a work-life balance. Newly admitted attorneys or candidates sitting for the next South Dakota bar exam may be considered, depending on qualifications.
This is a Full-Time 40 Hour Weekly position with the Department of Labor & Regulation, Labor and Management Division. For more information on the Department of Labor & Regulation, please visit https://dlr.sd.gov/.
Licenses and Certifications:
Current admission to practice with the State Bar of South Dakota or ability to obtain admission within six months of start date.
The Ideal Candidate Will Have:
A strong work ethic, self-starter, and experience in administrative hearings, administrative law, and/or criminal prosecution.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
in statutes applicable to administrative hearings, procedures, and due process;
in rules of evidence and procedure;
in preparing and analyzing legal documents and writing;
in making sound judgments;
in communicating and interacting clearly and fairly with other staff and third-parties;
in identifying and applying legal principles;
in state and federal labor law, including workers' compensation, unemployment insurance, and professional licensing laws
and case rulings; and
in expressing oneself clearly and concisely, orally and in writing.
Additional Requirements: To be considered, please attach your cover letter and resume.
This position is exempt from the Civil Service Act.
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://sodakprod-lm01.cloud.infor.com:1443/lmghr/xmlhttp/shorturl.do?key=R0V
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
"An Equal Opportunity Employer"