Major Crimes Deputy State's Attorney

The Major Crimes Prosecutor assumes a pivotal role in addressing and prosecuting the most severe offenses within Pennington County.  The role is focused on managing complex felony cases, such as homicides, child abuse, sex crimes, and assaults, to guarantee an unwavering commitment to justice in the most crucial issues affecting our community.

Essential Functions:

• Represent the State throughout the entire criminal justice process, covering initial appearances, arraignments, motions hearings, and trials.
• Handle and oversee complex felony cases, with a primary focus on homicides, child abuse, sex crimes, and assaults.
• Coordinate and function as a lead attorney or counsel in highly complex cases, demonstrating the ability to navigate intricate legal matters.
• Demonstrate superior courtroom and advocacy skills.
• Foster a collaborative and professional environment with support staff and investigative agencies.

Education and/or Experience Required:

• Professional degree (Juris Doctor) Graduation from a college of law and attainment of JD or LLB.
• Be admitted to the South Dakota Bar Association or be eligible to waive into the South Dakota State Bar.
• Bring a minimum of seven years of experience in criminal law, substantial felony jury trial experience, and a proven track record of handling high-level criminal cases independently with minimal supervision.

• Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions consistent with the ADA, FMLA, and other federal, state and local standards, including meeting qualitative and quantitative productivity standards.
• Ability to maintain regular, punctual attendance consistent with ADA, FMLA, and other federal, state, and local standards.
• This position frequently remains stationary for long periods of time and needs to occasionally move about inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, etc.
• Constantly operates a computer and other office productivity machinery such as a calculator, copy machine and printer.
• Must be able to move up to 20 pounds unassisted, and move 40 pounds with assistance.
• Must be able to communicate clearly and effectively on telephone, in-person and in writing.

Working Environment:

• Most work is performed indoors in an office where noise and interruptions often occur.
• Overtime hours may be required to meet project deadlines.