Attorney
The South Dakota Department of Labor and Regulation is hiring an Attorney to join their team!
PLEASE ATTACH THE ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS LISTED AT THE BOTTOM OF THIS PAGE
Job ID: 26798
Agency: Department of Labor & Regulation - Labor & Management Division
Location: Statewide - Location Negotiable and has the option to be remote
Salary: $74,165.76 - $89,679.19, depending on experience
Pay Grade: L1 or L2, depending on qualifications
Closing Date: Open Until Filled
The Department of Labor and Regulation is seeking to fill an attorney position that will serve as an administrative law judge and assist with the Department's boards and commission. The attorney will handle a mixed caseload including serving as an administrative law judge for workers' compensation hearings, representing the department's professional licensing boards and commissions in disciplinary complaints, advising and representing the reemployment assistance division in tax appeals and investigations, and providing additional legal services to department agencies on an as-needed basis. Additional duties may include, but are not limited to, advising department agencies on administrative rulemaking and/or legislative bill drafting.
Why choose our team?
As part of the State of South Dakota, the Department offers a comprehensive benefits package, including multiple insurance coverage options (health, vision, dental, life) and access to SDRS Retirement and supplemental retirement plans. Learn more about State benefits: https://bhr.sd.gov/benefits/. This position offers an opportunity for rewarding, public service work with the benefit of a work-life balance. Newly admitted attorneys or candidates sitting for the July bar exam may be considered, depending on qualifications.
This is a Full-Time 40 Hour Weekly position with the Department of Labor & Regulation, Labor and Management Division. For more information on the Department of Labor & Regulation, please visit https://dlr.sd.gov/.
Licenses and Certifications:
Current admission to practice with the State Bar of South Dakota or ability to obtain admission within six months of start date.
The Ideal Candidate Will Have:
A strong work ethic, self-starter, and experience in administrative hearings, administrative law, and/or criminal prosecution.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities in:
- state and federal workers' compensation laws and case rulings;
- statutes applicable to administrative hearings, procedures, and due process;
- rules of evidence and procedure;
- preparing and analyzing legal documents and writing;
- making sound judgments;
- communicating and interacting clearly and fairly with other parties;
- identifying and applying legal principles; and
- expressing oneself clearly and concisely, orally and in writing.
Additional Requirements: To be considered, please attach your resume.
This position is exempt from the Civil Service Act.
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 employer paid health insurance 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 at https://bhr.sd.gov/job-seekers/work-for-state-government/. This position is a member of Class A retirement under SDRS.
Must apply online to the State careers site (Not Handshake): https://sodakprod-lm01.cloud.infor.com:1443/lmghr/xmlhttp/shorturl.do?key=PI5
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"