Full-Time Attorney

Category: Legislative Research CouncilJob ID: 37502 - Legislative Attorney Agency: Legislative Research Council Location:Pierre, SD Closing Date: Open Until FilledThis is a full-time position with the Legislative Research Council, in Pierre, SD. For more information on the Legislative Research Council, please visit the LRC website.The Legislative Research Council, which is the nonpartisan research and support staff to the South Dakota State Legislature, is accepting applications for a permanent, full-time Legislative Attorney. A Legislative Attorney will assist legislators by providing accurate, objective, and relevant research information, informed by a professional understanding of the law. Compiling data and conducting general and legal research for legislative committees and individual legislators and presenting alternative solutions for their consideration; Conferring with and advising legislators on legislative legal questions;Drafting and editing bills, resolutions, and amendments to implement legislators’ ideas; Staffing interim committees, consulting with committee chairs to develop agendas, assisting with meeting arrangements, preparing background materials, and preparing final reports; Reviewing administrative rules for form, style, clarity, and compliance with statutory authority; andResearching and writing issue memoranda and developing other resources on selected topics for review and use by the Legislature, Legislative Research Council staff, and the public. Minimum Qualifications:A Juris Doctorate from an ABA-accredited law school; Preferred Qualifications:Very strong writing skills;The ability to communicate, both orally and in writing, in a manner that clearly and efficiently conveys information to legislators and the public; Salary Range: For an entry level Legislative Attorney, the annual salary will range from $74,000 to $92,000. For a Senior Legislative Attorney with previous related experience, the annual salary will range from $88,000 to $130,000. Application Process: Any application or resume submitted for consideration will be kept confidential. Applications, consisting of a letter of interest and resume, should be submitted online () or e-mail to: gov | Phone: View phone number on click.appcast.io