Assistant Attorney General

The Flandreau Santee Sioux Tribe (the “Tribe”), located in Flandreau, South Dakota, is seeking applicants for the full-time position of Assistant Attorney General. The Assistant Attorney General, under the direction of the Tribal Attorney General, will be tasked with the responsibility of prosecuting the Tribe’s Law and Order Code, and will work closely with Tribal Police and other
local state and federal agencies to fulfill the position’s obligations. The attorney will also assist the Attorney General with assigned matters regarding the representation of the Tribe, its Housing Department, its Tribal Health Clinic, its tribally owned businesses, and the Royal River Casino and Hotel. The attorney will handle all adult criminal and juvenile delinquency matters for the Tribe.

QUALIFICATIONS, EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:
• Licensed attorney in good standing with the State Bar of South Dakota, or any other state bar, and is able to be admitted in South Dakota within 10 months of employment.
• Must have between one and five (1-5) years of experience as a practicing attorney, with experience in Indian Law and Criminal Law preferred.
• Must not have been terminated for cause from any position with Tribe within the past three (3) years.
• Must not have significant conflicts of interest in prosecuting member and non-member Indians.
• Must have a juris doctorate from an American Bar Association accredited law school.
• No felony or misdemeanor convictions involving a crime of moral turpitude.
• Must be able to efficiently utilize Microsoft Office and Westlaw.
• Must have a valid driver’s license.