Deputy/Senior Deputy State's Attorney
About The Position
The Deputy/Senior Deputy State’s Attorney performs routine professional legal work in the prosecution of civil and criminal crimes, juvenile crimes, and juvenile abuse and neglect cases in Lincoln County. Actual responsibilities of the Deputy/Senior Deputy State’s Attorney vary dependent upon vacant position but may include reviewing offenses and evidence to make determination on charges and prosecuting violations of state law, reviewing requests for petitions and determining appropriate course of action, communicating with victims, law enforcement officials, and other individuals about cases, making recommendations for child custody and parental rights, and attending legal proceedings.
Requirements
- Graduation from a college of law
- attainment of a Juris Doctorate degree from an accredited law school
- admission by the Supreme Court of South Dakota to practice law in the state of South Dakota or be licensed to practice law in any other state and able to take the next available South Dakota bar examination or be a recent or imminent law school graduate, eligible to sit for the next available South Dakota bar examination
- Comparable combination of education and experience may be considered
- Consideration for appointment of Senior Deputy State’s Attorney requires a minimum of 6 years of relevant work experience and are able to take on a felony caseload
Nice To Haves
- Currently licensed to practice law in South Dakota
- Strong oral argument skills
Responsibilities
- reviewing offenses and evidence to make determination on charges and prosecuting violations of state law
- reviewing requests for petitions and determining appropriate course of action
- communicating with victims, law enforcement officials, and other individuals about cases
- making recommendations for child custody and parental rights
- attending legal proceedings
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
