Attorney - Civil Litigation

Job ID: 33389
Agency: Office of Attorney General
Location: Pierre
Salary: $80,000 to $120,000
Pay Grade: L1
Closing Date: November 28, 2025

This is a full-time position with the Office of the Attorney General. For more information on the Office of the Attorney General, please visit http://atg.sd.gov .

The Office of Attorney General seeks an attorney for a position with the Civil Litigation Division. The Civil Litigation Division engages in defensive and affirmative civil litigation for the State. Division attorneys practice in both state and federal courts. Potential practice areas include constitutional law, environmental law, Indian law, and prisoner litigation. The right candidate must be able to communicate well to clients and the courts, have strong legal advocacy skills, and enjoy trial work.

Salary range is between $80,000 to $120,000 annually, depending on experience. The State of South Dakota has an excellent benefit package including retirement, state-paid health insurance, and paid leave.

Licenses and Certifications:
Applicants must have a JD degree and be licensed to practice law in South Dakota. Litigation experience of 3 to 5 years is preferred but not required.

Interested persons should send a resume containing three references, a writing sample under 10 pages, and a letter of interest

This position is exempt from the Civil Service Act.

This position is eligible for Veterans’ Preference per ARSD 55:10:02:08.

Successful applicant(s) will be required to undergo a background investigation. An arrest/conviction record will not necessarily bar employment. Successful applicant(s) will undergo an abuse and neglect screening. Offers of employment are conditional upon successful completion of a drug screening.

NCRC: If you possess a National Career Readiness Certificate, please submit the certificate with your application. For more information on how to acquire a National Career Readiness Certificate contact a South Dakota Department of Labor and Regulation Job Service Office. A certificate is not necessary to be considered.

The State of South Dakota does not sponsor work visas for new or existing employees. All persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and complete an Employment Eligibility Verification, Form I-9. The State of South Dakota as an employer will be using E-Verify to complete employment eligibility verification upon hire.

The State of South Dakota offers $0 premium employee health insurance option plus eleven paid holidays, generous vacation and sick leave accrual, dental, vision, and other insurance options, and retirement benefits. You can view our benefits information here . This position is a member of Class A retirement under SDRS.

Must apply online: https://gen-stateofsouthdako-trn.inforcloudsuite.com/hcm/xmlhttp/shorturl.do?key=2MA
You must apply online, emailed resumes or submissions will not be accepted.
South Dakota Bureau of Human Resources
Telephone: 605.773.3148 Email: careers@state.sd.us
http://bhr.sd.gov/workforus
"An Equal Opportunity Employer"

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