Deputy General Counsel

Responsibilities

• 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;
• other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Must be a graduate of an accredited law school, a member of the South Dakota State Bar, and qualify for appointment as a Special Assistant Attorney General.

Qualifications

• Three or more years of experience,
• excellent verbal and written communication skills,
• a strong work ethic,
• the ability to organize and prioritize tasks,
• interest in education law.

Benefits

• 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.

Pay

• $77,277 - $93,331/annually, depending on qualifications

Schedule

• Full-time position