Want to join our team?
We are always looking for talented individuals to join our team. See the open opportunities below.
Staff
Managing Attorney
Are you a highly motivated individual looking for room to grow, and a chance to be creative and innovative? Then East River Legal Services is the place for you! This is an in-person position with a flexible schedule. Leadership and staff management skills are required, as well as prior work experience in one of our priority areas (Family Law, Housing Law, Consumer Law, or Public Benefits). We currently have a fully staffed legal team and are looking for the right person to guide it.
Want to apply? Email us your resume and cover letter.
South Dakota offers reciprocity for the following surrounding states: Minnesota, Iowa, Nebraska, North Dakota, Missouri, Kansas, Wisconsin, and Colorado. Want to relocate to South Dakota for this position? We would love to have you! Check to see if South Dakota offers reciprocity for your state below.
Staff Attorney
Are you a highly motivated individual looking for room to grow, and a chance to be creative and innovative? Then East River Legal Services is the place for you! This is an in-person position in Sioux Falls. East River Legal Services is looking for an individual that can represent clients in all areas of law including housing, family law, protection orders, landlord/tenants’ disputes, evictions, utilities, public benefits, consumer, and the other civil matters. A complete job description is attached below.
Want to apply? Email us your resume and cover letter or apply through Indeed.
Disaster Outreach Specialist (1 Year Contract)
Are you a highly motivated individual looking for room to grow, and a chance to be creative and innovative? Then East River Legal Services is the place for you! This is an in-person position in Aberdeen, South Dakota. East River Legal Services is looking for an individual that committed to building and establishing relationships with disaster resource partners, mentors, and professionals to develop response materials.
Want to apply? Email us your resume and cover letter or apply through Indeed.
Students
Internships
East River Legal Services is excited to announce two intern positions for the summer, Client Advocate and Marketing and Outreach Interns. We are looking for motivated and creative individuals that connect with ERLS’s mission and goals of advancing equal access to justice for our most vulnerable citizens.
The Client Advocate intern is a full-time position, the Marketing and Outreach Intern is Part-Time. More details about each position and how to apply is linked below.
WHAT DO WE OFFER?
A career with ERLS offers the opportunity to work with a team of professionals driven by a passion for making a difference in the lives of our clients and community. Our total benefits package offers 100% employer-paid medical, dental, life, and accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D).
Other Benefits we Offer:
- Generous Sick Leave and Vacation Leave
- 14 Paid Holidays and 1 Paid Holiday for Your Birthday
- 401 K Profit-Sharing Plan with Employer Match - Up to 4%
- Opportunities to Attend Local and National Training
- Family and Parental Leave
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Continuing Education and Training Opportunities for Staff
East River Legal Services is an equal opportunity employer.
At ERLS we are committed to offering fair and equal employment opportunities to all job applicants and employees. We strictly prohibit any forms of discrimination and harassment of any type based on race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, genetics, protected veterans’ status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. If you need assistance or accommodation during the application process because of a disability, it is available upon request.