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OFFICE OF ATTORNEY GENERAL
CRIMINAL LITIGATION
DETAILS: The Office of Attorney General seeks an attorney for a position with the Criminal Litigation Division. The attorney will prosecute major criminal cases in state court. The right candidate will have strong research and writing skills, be able to communicate effectively with clients and the courts and enjoy trial work.
OFFICE LOCATION: The preferred location for this position is Pierre. Other locations may be considered for the right candidate.
STARTING SALARY: Salary range is between $80,000 to $120,000 annually, depending on experience. 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. Litigation experience of 3 to 5 years is preferred, but not required. The person eligible for this position must be a motivated self-starter, have strong research and writing capabilities, be able to communicate well to clients and the courts, and have strong legal advocacy skills.
APPLICATION PROCESS
Email: Ernest.Thompson@state.sd.us
OR Mail to:
ERNEST THOMPSON, OFFICE OF ATTORNEY GENERAL, 1302 E. HIGHWAY 14, SUITE 1, PIERRE, SOUTH DAKOTA 57501.
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OFFICE OF ATTORNEY GENERAL
MEDICAID FANS INVESTIGATOR
DETAILS: The Office of Attorney General seeks an Investigator for the Medicaid FANS Division. The primary mission of Medicaid FANS is to protect tax-payer dollars by investigating and prosecuting healthcare provider fraud. Healthcare provider fraud occurs in many settings, including nursing homes, hospitals, and pharmacies. Medicaid FANS also protects patients by investigating and prosecuting abuse, neglect, and exploitation that occurs in healthcare settings.
OFFICE LOCATION: This position will be stationed in Sioux Falls, SD.
SALARY: The pay range is between $27.46 and $34.32 per hour, depending on experience. The State of South Dakota has an excellent benefit package including retirement, state-paid health insurance, and paid leave.
QUALIFICATIONS: The ideal candidate will have a bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university, be a certified law enforcement officer in the State of South Dakota, and have three years of criminal or fraud investigative experience. Special consideration will be given to applicants with a background in nursing, accounting, or auditing.
Applicants must be able to meet all minimum standards for law enforcement employment and certification at the time of appointment. Applicants who are not law enforcement certified must complete a thirteen-week basic law enforcement certification course.
APPLICATION PROCESS
MEDICAID FANS, OFFICE OF ATTORNEY GENERAL, 1302 E. HIGHWAY 14, SUITE 1, PIERRE, SOUTH DAKOTA 57501, or email Sue.Zilverberg@state.sd.us.