Job Description
Job ID: 31644 - Attorney - Consumer Protection
Agency: Office of Attorney General
Location: Pierre
Salary: $95,000.00 - $110,000.00
Pay Grade: L2
Closing Date: June 30, 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 experienced attorney for a position with the Civil Division, Consumer Protection Section. This individual will litigate cases throughout the state that involve allegations of false, misleading, and deceptive trade practices. They will also enforce antitrust laws, which aim to promote competition and prevent monopolies and anticompetitive practices. Our attorneys practice in both state and federal courts, initiate criminal and civil proceedings, and participate in multi-jurisdictional actions with other state and federal law enforcement agencies. The person eligible for this position must be able to communicate well to clients and the courts, have strong legal advocacy skills, and the ability to lead others to accomplish the goals of the office.
Salary is dependent upon experience and funding availability. This position is offered at an Attorney II level with a salary between $95,000 to $110,000 annually. The State of South Dakota has an excellent benefit package including retirement, employee insurance coverage, and paid leave.
Licenses and Certifications:
Applicants must have a JD degree, be licensed to practice law in South Dakota, and have three or more years of legal experience.
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 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: https://gen-stateofsouthdako-trn.inforcloudsuite.com/hcm/xmlhttp/shorturl.do?key=1PQ
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"