Education Law Counsel – Special Assistant AG

Sdsoybean; South Dakota; On-site; USD 79,000 - 96,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid holidays

Vacation and sick leave

Dental and vision

Retirement benefits

Job summary

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

Responsibilities include representing the department as a Special Assistant Attorney General in administrative proceedings and litigation in state and federal court, providing legal advice to boards, coordinating investigations, and reviewing contracts and

Qualifications

• Must be a graduate of an accredited law school.
• Member of the South Dakota State Bar.
• Eligible for appointment as Special Assistant Attorney General.
• Three or more years of experience and interest in education law.

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.

Education

Law degree (J.D.)

Job description

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

Responsibilities include representing the department as a Special Assistant Attorney General in administrative proceedings and litigation in state and federal court, providing legal advice to boards, coordinating investigations, and reviewing contracts and