Employment Law Attorney jobs in South Dakota

Peebles Kidder Bergin & Robinson LLP is a national law firm dedicated to the representation of American Indian tribes and organizations. We represent tribes and tribal entities as general and special legal counsel across a wide spectrum of law including business transactions, litigation, and governmental affairs in many forums, including state, federal and tribal courts.

The Rapid City office of Peebles Kidder seeks an Associate Attorney with preferred experience in one or more of the following areas: housing, education, contract law, employment law, taxation, policy drafting, litigation and tribal governance.

Minimum and Preferred Qualifications:

· Juris Doctorate degree from an ABA accredited law school;

· Status as an active member in good standing of the bar of any State – preference for North or South Dakota;

· One to five years of Legal experience in representing entities or governmental entities, schools, and/or housing entities, and/or in contracts, federal procurement, land transactions, policy drafting, and working with entity clients boards;

· Proven skills in effectively communicating with clients, opposing and cocounsel, and federal/state/tribal agency representatives;

· Excellent analytical, research, and writing abilities; and

· Ability to work well independently and as a team in a fast-paced environment;

· Experience working with Indian tribes or tribal entities strongly preferred but not required;

Duties and Responsibilities include (other duties may be assigned):

· Apply knowledge of law and policies to effectively counsel clients;

· Provide counsel and legal services to clients in a professional and timely manner;

· Draft and review policies, ordinances, and agreements, and contracts for clients;

· Interact in person with clients – travel in the region is required for this position;

· Represent clients in tribal, federal and occasionally in state courts;

· Conduct legal research and gather evidence; interpret laws, rulings and regulations and prepare legal memoranda;

· Draft pleadings in tribal, federal, and state litigation matters;

· Negotiate settlements;

· Comply with all court, state bar and inter-office policies and procedures; and

· Meet or exceed firm’s monthly and annual billable hours requirement

The Firm offers a total compensation package that includes a competitive salary, bonus potential, participation in the firm 401(K) retirement plan, and a benefits package that includes health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance programs.

Native American preference applies to this position.

Send your resume and cover letter, writing sample, professional references and law school transcripts (if graduated less than 5 years ago) to:

Laila Sanousi, Chief Operating Officer lsanousi@ndnlaw.com

2020 L Street, Suite 250

Sacramento, CA 95811

Position open until filled.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $80,000.00 - $95,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person