Lead Litigation Counsel, Public Health & Cannabis

Freeman Fire Department; Sioux Falls (SD); Sur place; USD 105 000 - 124 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

The Department of Health in South Dakota seeks an experienced attorney to serve as lead litigation counsel across the agency. The role focuses on civil litigation, regulatory actions, and supporting the Medical Cannabis Program with legal counsel.

Requirements include a Juris Doctorate, admission or eligibility to practice in South Dakota, and eight-plus years of litigation experience. This exempt, full-time position may involve travel and court appearances at various sites across Pierre, Rapid

Qualifications

• Eight or more years of litigation experience.
• Juris doctorate from an accredited law school.
• Licensed to practice law in South Dakota or ability to promptly obtain licensure.
• Membership in the South Dakota Bar or eligibility to sit for the exam.

Responsabilités

• Provide legal opinions and advice to program and department staff.
• Lead counsel in civil litigation matters involving the department.
• Represent the department before the Office of Hearing Examiners and in trial and appellate courts.
• Draft legislation and administrative rules.
• Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, and appellate filings.
• Participate in lobbying activities as needed.
• Conduct discovery, take and defend depositions, and manage case strategy from inception through resolution.
• Handle evidentiary hearings, trials, and oral arguments.
• Draft program policies and procedures.
• Assist with RFP processes.
• Ensure compliance with federal and state statutes and administrative rules.
• Participate in hearings related to regulatory actions involving patient registration and medical cannabis establishments.
• Assist in drafting contracts and joint powers agreements.
• Collaborate with other state agencies.
• Provide guidance on administrative rules, rule promulgation, and legislative matters.
• Other duties as assigned.

Connaissances

Litigation experience

Legal research

Oral advocacy

Communication

Formation

Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school

Licensed to practice law in South Dakota

South Dakota Bar membership or eligibility

Description du poste

The Department of Health in South Dakota seeks an experienced attorney to serve as lead litigation counsel across the agency. The role focuses on civil litigation, regulatory actions, and supporting the Medical Cannabis Program with legal counsel.

Requirements include a Juris Doctorate, admission or eligibility to practice in South Dakota, and eight-plus years of litigation experience. This exempt, full-time position may involve travel and court appearances at various sites across Pierre, Rapid