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OFFICE OF ATTORNEY GENERAL

CIVIL LITIGATION POSITION

DETAILS:  The Office of Attorney General seeks an attorney for a position with the Civil Litigation Division, to handle prisoner and § 1983 litigation primarily in federal court.  The Civil Litigation Division is responsible for representing the state in civil cases defended or prosecuted by the State and in many administrative licensing and regulatory cases. 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. Civil Trial experience of 3 to 5 years is preferred. 

OFFICE LOCATION:  The preferred working station for this position will be Pierre but will consider Sioux Falls for the right candidate.   

STARTING SALARY:  Entry level salary is $82,000 annually or greater, depending upon experience and funding availability.  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 and be licensed to practice law in South Dakota; must be a motivated self-starter and be prepared to assume immediate civil litigation responsibilities. 

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.  The position is open until filled

Email: Charles.McGuigan@state.sd.us

OR Mail To:

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

OFFICE OF UNITED STATES ATTORNEY/OFFICE OF ATTORNEY GENERAL

HIDTA PROSECUTOR

DETAILS:  The Office of the United States Attorney and the Office of Attorney General seek an attorney for the High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area (HIDTA) program. The attorney will be an employee of the South Dakota Attorney General’s Office who will be cross designated as a Special Assistant United States Attorney (SAUSA). This position will be stationed at the United States Attorney’s Office in Sioux Falls. The attorney will prosecute controlled substance cases in federal and state court.  Accordingly, litigation experience is preferred.  The individual must also have strong research and writing capabilities.  This position is funded through an allocation from the Office of National Drug Policy, which is subject to annual appropriations from Congress, annual approval by the South Dakota Legislature and biennial funding review by Midwest HIDTA. The successful applicant must be able to start within reasonable notice.

OFFICE LOCATION:  This position will be stationed in Sioux Falls South Dakota. 

STARTING SALARY:  Salary negotiable, depending on experience.  There is an excellent benefit package including leave and employee insurance coverage.

QUALIFICATIONS:  Applicants must have a JD degree and be licensed to practice law in South Dakota; must be a motivated self-starter and be prepared to assume immediate responsibilities. 

APPLICATION PROCESS AND DEADLINE DATE:   Interested persons should send a resume containing three references, a writing sample and a letter describing their qualifications by October 14, 2023, to the following e-mail address:  Brent.Kempema@state.sd.us

Or mailing address:

SD Attorney General’s Office

Attn: Brent Kempema

1302 E Hwy 14 Suite 1

Pierre, SD 57501