Job ID: 37448
Agency: Office of Attorney General
Location:Sioux Falls, SD
Salary: $85,000.00-$115,000.00 Annual Salary, depending on qualifications
Pay Grade: L1 or L2
Closing Date: November 2, 2026
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 South Dakota Attorney General's Office is seeking an Assistant Attorney General to join its Medicaid Fraud Abuse and Neglect Services Unit (MFANS) and Criminal Litigation Division. This is a trial-focused position intended for attorneys who want meaningful courtroom experiences, professional growth, and litigation opportunities.
Attorneys in the Medicaid Fraud Abuse and Neglect Services Unit prosecute cases on behalf of the State of South Dakota, fighting fraud in our State's Medicaid system and where elder or financial exploitation are present. The work is challenging, consequential, and mission driven. This position requires a self-starting attorney with experience in criminal or civil litigation. Sound prosecutorial judgment and a strong desire to serve the public are essential. In addition, opportunities exist to work in areas involving civil litigation.
The Division's work is guided by the core principles we emphasize throughout our office: fairness, integrity, professionalism, and the responsible exercise of prosecutorial discretion. Our goal is to do the right work, the right way, for the right reasons to protect South Dakotans' taxpayer dollars and the States' elderly population.
MENTORSHIP AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
The Medicaid Fraud, Abuse, and Neglect Services Unit and the Criminal Litigation Division are committed to developing prosecutors. Attorneys in this position receive hands-on trial experience and direct mentoring from senior prosecutors. This position offers opportunities to work on a diverse and evolving caseload and exposure to complex legal and evidentiary issues that build long-term litigation skills.
QUALIFICATIONS
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.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Applicants with prior experience in criminal or civil litigation and who possess a strong interest in trial advocacy and public service preferred.
APPLICATION PROCESS
Interested candidates should submit a cover letter describing interest in public service and trial work, resume, legal writing sample no longer than 10 pages, and three professional references by October 2, 2026 .
Submit application materials to Stephen Gemar, MFANS Director, Stephen.Gemar@state.sd.us or online at https://gen-stateofsouthdako-trn.inforcloudsuite.com/hcm/xmlhttp/shorturl.do?key=4SS .
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.
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 $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. You can view our benefits information here . This position is a member of Class A retirement under SDRS.
South Dakota Bureau of Human Resources and Administration
Telephone: 605.773.3148 Email: careers@state.sd.us
http://bhr.sd.gov/workforus
"An Equal Opportunity Employer"
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