Appellate Assistant Attorney General: Argue in Courts

State of South Dakota; Pierre (SD); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement benefits (SDRS)

Paid leave

Paid training opportunities

11 paid holidays

Job summary

The State of South Dakota is seeking an Assistant Attorney General in the Appellate Division for Pierre. This role focuses on briefing and arguing cases before the South Dakota Supreme Court, United States District Court, and the Eighth Circuit, with duties including criminal appeals and licensure board prosecutions.

Starting salary ranges from $85,000 to $115,000 with a comprehensive benefits package including retirement, health insurance, paid leave, and paid training opportunities.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school.
• Licensed to practice law in South Dakota or eligible for licensure.
• Excellent writing, research, and oral advocacy skills.

Responsibilities

• Research and write appellate briefs and argue cases before appellate and federal courts.
• Represent the state in criminal appeals, habeas cases, and as prosecutor for various state licensing boards.

Skills

Writing skills

Research skills

Oral advocacy

Education

Juris Doctorate (J.D.)

Job description

The State of South Dakota is seeking an Assistant Attorney General in the Appellate Division for Pierre. This role focuses on briefing and arguing cases before the South Dakota Supreme Court, United States District Court, and the Eighth Circuit, with duties including criminal appeals and licensure board prosecutions.

Starting salary ranges from $85,000 to $115,000 with a comprehensive benefits package including retirement, health insurance, paid leave, and paid training opportunities.