Education Law Deputy General Counsel - Boards & Policy

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 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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