Deputy General Counsel

State Bar of South Dakota; Amanda Township (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance option with $0 premium

Eleven paid holidays

Generous vacation and sick leave

Retirement benefits

Job summary

The State Bar of South Dakota seeks a full-time Deputy General Counsel to provide legal services to the Department of Education in Amanda Township, Ohio. This role involves representing the department as a Special Assistant Attorney General in legal matters and providing legal advice to various boards and department staff.

Candidates should have a law degree, membership in the South Dakota State Bar, and ideally three years of legal experience. Excellent communication skills and an interest in education law are essential, along with a strong work ethic.

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Qualifications

• Minimum three years of experience in relevant legal work.
• License to practice law in South Dakota.

Responsibilities

• Represent the department in administrative proceedings and litigation.
• Provide legal advice to the Board of Education Standards.
• Coordinate investigations regarding ethics issues.

Skills

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Strong work ethic

Ability to organize and prioritize tasks

Interest in education law

Education

Graduate of an accredited law school

Member of the South Dakota State Bar

Job description

The South Dakota Department of Education is seeking a full-time attorney to serve as Deputy General Counsel and provide legal services to department staff, associated boards, and commissions. This position reports to the General Counsel and is supported by a legal assistant.

Responsibilities

• Represent the department as a Special Assistant Attorney General in administrative proceedings and litigation in state and federal court.
• Provide legal advice and representation to the South Dakota Board of Education Standards, teacher and administrator ethics commissions, and other department boards.
• Coordinate investigations regarding teacher and administrator ethics issues.
• Provide legal advice and counsel to department staff regarding interpretation and application of state and federal laws related to education, schools, and public agencies.
• Respond to legal inquiries from school districts and the public.
• Draft statutes and administrative rules.
• Review contracts, joint powers agreements, and related documents.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimal travel required.

Licenses and Certifications

• Graduate of an accredited law school.
• Member of the South Dakota State Bar.
• Qualified to be appointed as a Special Assistant Attorney General.

Ideal Candidate

• Three or more years of experience in relevant legal work.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong work ethic and ability to organize and prioritize tasks.
• Interest in education law.

Additional Requirements

• Resume and a writing sample must be submitted with the application.
• Position is exempt from the Civil Service Act.
• Veterans’ Preference is available per ARSD 55:10:02:08.

Benefits

The state offers a \$0 premium employee health insurance option, eleven paid holidays, generous vacation and sick leave accrual, dental, vision, and other insurance options, and retirement benefits. This position is a member of Class A retirement under SDRS.

Equal Opportunity

"An Equal Opportunity Employer"