Assistant Prosecuting Attorney Full Time

Agency: Office of the Attorney General

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 .

The Office of Attorney General has an immediate opening for an Assistant Attorney General (AAG) in our Appellate Division. The attorney chosen for this spot will represent the state in criminal appeals, habeas cases, and as a prosecutor for various state licensing boards. The position's primary duties include researching for and writing appellate briefs and orally arguing cases. AAGs in South Dakota have diverse opportunities attorneys cannot find elsewhere in the state, without the stress of billable hours, and with the benefit of a collaborative, friendly work environment.

The office is committed to developing top-notch attorneys. The attorney in this position will receive hands-on experience, direct mentoring from senior attorneys, occasions to work on diverse and evolving caseloads, paid training opportunities, and exposure to complex legal and evidentiary issues.

OFFICE LOCATION

The Appellate Division is headquartered in Pierre-the "best place to live" in South Dakota according to USA Today in 2018. Pierre is a safe, tight-knit community with over 350 acres of parks, serene landscapes, highly rated restaurants, water and dog parks, friendly people, and an affordable cost of living. A highly experienced applicant may have the possibility to work from a branch office location.

On top of a set salary, the State of South Dakota has an exceptional benefit package including retirement, health insurance, paid leave, and paid training opportunities. Applicants must have a juris doctorate from an accredited law school, be licensed to practice law in South Dakota or can promptly obtain licensure, and have excellent writing, research, and oral advocacy skills. Assistant Attorneys General must uphold the highest degrees of professionalism, integrity, and sound judgment.

APPLICATION PROCESS

Applicants should submit a cover letter, resume containing three references, and a writing sample.

Submit application materials to Sarah L. sd.us or online at .

The State of South Dakota does not sponsor work visas for new or existing employees. 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. This position is a member of Class A retirement under SDRS.

South Dakota Bureau of Human Resources and Administration

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