Senior Administrative Law Judge - Public Service Leader

South Dakota State Government; Pierre (SD); Sur place; USD 90 000 - 105 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Health insurance

Retirement benefits

Paid holidays

Résumé du poste

The Department of Social Services in South Dakota seeks an experienced attorney to serve as Chief Administrative Law Judge, overseeing administrative hearings and the Office of Administrative Hearings. You will lead a team, shape hearing procedures, and apply complex regulatory law.

Requirements include a JD from an ABA-accredited school, SD Bar admission or eligibility, and 3+ years in administrative law, with strong writing, research, and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor from an ABA-accredited law school.
• Admission to the South Dakota Bar, or eligibility for admission with the ability to obtain admission within six months of start date.
• Strong legal research, writing, and analytical skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Experience (3+ years) in administrative law, regulatory matters, or litigation preferred.

Responsabilités

• Respectfully and effectively handle administrative appeal hearings, including ruling on the admissibility of evidence, ensuring a complete and accurate record, and providing for a fair hearing process.
• Research, analyze, and interpret questions of law presented in the hearing.
• Ensure notices of hearing and other hearing documents are properly drafted.
• Prepare and issue high-quality hearing decisions in a timely manner.
• Manage staff; and
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Connaissances

Legal research

Legal writing

Analytical skills

Communication

Interpersonal abilities

Formation

Juris Doctor (ABA-accredited law school)

Description du poste

The Department of Social Services in South Dakota seeks an experienced attorney to serve as Chief Administrative Law Judge, overseeing administrative hearings and the Office of Administrative Hearings. You will lead a team, shape hearing procedures, and apply complex regulatory law.

Requirements include a JD from an ABA-accredited school, SD Bar admission or eligibility, and 3+ years in administrative law, with strong writing, research, and communication skills.