Explore a Career with Dakota Plains Legal Services

Are you passionate about racial justice and holistic legal advocacy? Join our team and make a long-term impact!

DAKOTA PLAINS LEGAL SERVICES (DPLS), a non-profit legal services program, has an opening for a Staff Attorney position in our Rapid City, South Dakota office providing legal representation for indigent criminal defendants to whom DPLS is court appointed in Pennington County. 

SALARY/BENEFITS: 70,000+ starting salary for attorneys with 2 or more years of experience. DPLS has an excellent fringe benefits package including generous leave benefits of 6 weeks paid leave, and 15 paid holidays.  Employer paid employee insurance coverage (medical, dental, life, disability). DPLS observes a 34 hour 4-day work week and offers matching 401(k). 

QUALIFICATIONS/RESPONSIBILITIES: Applicants must have a JD degree and be licensed to practice, or by reciprocity be able to obtain a license to practice, in South Dakota, or be qualified to take the next South Dakota Bar Exam; must be a bright, motivated, self-starter; must have the tenacity to assume immediate practice responsibilities, including handling a significant caseload touching on many different areas of law with regular appearances in court; and must demonstrate an interest in poverty law and working with Native American and low income clients. Some same day travel is required. 

CLOSING DATE: Open until filled.

Native Americans, Women and Minorities are encouraged to apply.  Dakota Plains Legal Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer.