Administrative Law Judge

Sdsoybean; South Dakota; On-site; USD 80,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Job summary

The Department of Social Services seeks an Administrative Law Judge to conduct hearings for all programs, draft administrative rules, and assist during legislative sessions as part of the Legislative Task Force. The role is statewide and part of the Division of Legal Services within South Dakota.

Applicants must have a Juris Doctor, eligibility for the SD Bar, and strong research, writing, and analytical skills. Experience in administrative law or regulatory matters is preferred.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor from an ABA-accredited law school.
• Admission to the South Dakota Bar, or eligibility with ability to obtain admission within six months of start date.
• Strong legal research, writing, and analytical skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Experience in administrative law, regulatory matters, or litigation preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct administrative hearings for all programs within the Department of Social Services, ensuring admissibility of evidence, complete records, and fair hearings.
• Research, analyze, and interpret questions of law presented in hearings.
• Draft notices of hearing and other hearing documents.
• Prepare and issue high-quality hearing decisions in a timely manner.
• Collaborate with internal divisions to draft administrative rules governing the programs.
• Oversee the administrative rules promulgation process.
• Collaborate with the department’s legislative task force during the legislative session.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Legal research

Legal writing

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Juris Doctor

Job description

Statewide, SD | Social Services | Full-Time 40 Hours Weekly

80,000 - 95,000 US per year

Posted yesterday

Description

Job ID: 38188
Agency: Department of Social Services/Division of Legal Services
Location:Statewide, SDSalary:$80,000.00 - 95,000.00 Annual Salary, depending on qualifications
Pay Grade:L1 orL2
Closing Date:Open Until Filled

The Department of Social Services seeks an attorney to join our team as an Administrative Law Judge. The primary responsibilities will include conducting administrative hearings for all programs within the Department of Social Services, drafting administrative rules which govern the Department’s programs, and assisting the Department during legislative session as part of the Legislative Task Force.

As the largest state agency, DSS attorneys engage with a wide variety of legal topics and settings, including:

• child protection, foster care, and adoption;
• Medicaid and behavioral health;
• food and nutrition support, income and work programs;
• child support;
• professional licensing.

Key Responsibilities

• respectfully and effectively handle administrative appeal hearings, including ruling on the admissibility of evidence, ensuring a complete and accurate record, and providing for a fair hearing process;
• research, analyze, and interpret questions of law presented in the hearing;
• ensure notices of hearing and other hearing documents are properly drafted;
• prepare and issue high-quality hearing decisions in a timely manner;
• collaborate with the internal divisions to draft the administrative rules that govern the programs;
• oversee the administrative rules promulgation process;
• collaborate with the department’s legislative taskforce during legislative session; and
• perform other duties as assigned.

As part of the State of South Dakota, you’ll enjoy a comprehensive benefits package and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact through public service. Our offerings include:

• health, dental, vision, and life insurance options;
• participation in the SDRS Retirement System and supplemental retirement plans;
• generous leave policies and paid holidays;
• a supportive work environment that values work-life balance; and
• opportunities for professional growth and development.

Join a team committed to serving South Dakota with integrity, professionalism, and purpose.

This is a full-time position with the Department of Social Services. To learn more about how DSS values and serves South Dakota citizens, visit https://dss.sd.gov/ .

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 here .This position is a member of Class A retirement under SDRS.

Licenses and Certifications:

• Juris Doctor from an ABA-accredited law school;
• admission to the South Dakota Bar, or eligibility for admission with the ability to obtain admission within six months of start date;
• strong legal research, writing, and analytical skills;
• excellent communication and interpersonal abilities;
• experience in administrative law, regulatory matters, or litigation preferred.

The Ideal Candidate Will Have:

• display high standards of ethical conduct.
• communicate effectively and efficiently.
• understand litigation practice and strategies.
• exercise sound judgment when making decisions and take prompt, decisive action.
• analyze information, issues, situations, practices, and precedents to arrive at a logical interpretation.
• work independently while accepting guidance and soliciting input.
• actively seek, collect, and evaluate information to learn more about issues or events.
• successfully plan and organize work activities, adjust to multiple demands, and prioritize tasks to complete assignments and meet schedules and deadlines.

This position is exempt from the Civil Service Act.