Staff Attorney - Rapid City

Overview

Are you a dedicated attorney with a passion for making a difference? Dakota Plains Legal Services is seeking a committed legal professional to provide comprehensive legal services to underserved communities. If you are driven, organized, and ready to advocate for justice for those in need, we want to hear from you!

About Dakota Plains Legal Services (DPLS)

At DPLS, our mission is to promote equal access to justice and improve the lives of low-income clients through quality legal assistance. As a non-profit organization, we provide legal representation, advocacy, and community education in Indian law, family law, health law, housing law, and income maintenance law. Our organization serves Native American and non-Native clients across South Dakota and North Dakota, with all offices located on or near tribal nations. With eight offices serving thirty-four counties and nine tribal nations, we are committed to addressing the unique legal needs of the communities we serve.

Benefits We Offer

• Salary : 70,000+ starting salary for attorneys with 2 or more years of experience.
• Work Schedule : A 4-day work week with 8.5-hour days, providing every Friday off for a three-day weekend, every weekend.
• Holidays : 15 paid holidays.
• PTO : 6 weeks of paid time off.
• Insurance Coverage : Employer-paid employee coverage for medical, dental, short-term disability, long-term disability, term life, and AD&D insurance. Vision insurance is also available.
• Retirement Plan : 401(k) with employer matching.

Responsibilities

What We're Looking For

Why Join Us?

At DPLS, this is more than just a job; it's an opportunity to make a meaningful and lasting impact. Your work will directly enhance the lives of underserved individuals and communities, providing vital advocacy and support where it's needed most. Your expertise and dedication will be valued and supported, giving you the opportunity to make a lasting difference every day. If you're passionate about advancing justice and making a difference, we encourage you to apply today!

DPLS IS COMMITTED TO EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES FOR ALL WORKERS, REGARDLESS OF RACE, GENDER, DISABILITY OR OTHER PROTECTED CLASS STATUS. DPLS IS COMMITTED TO COMPLIANCE WITH ALL FEDERAL, STATE, AND LOCAL ANTI-DISCRIMINATION LAWS AND REGULATIONS. ALL INTERESTED APPLICANTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY.

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