
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. Job Responsibilities Include: Graduation from a college of law, attainment of a Juris Doctorate degree from an accredited law school, and 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. Currently licensed to practice law in South Dakota. Strong oral argument skills. Travels outside of office as necessary for trial preparation, to counsel clients, attend training sessions, and perform other job-related duties as required. Work may be performed offsite at correctional facility, jail, penitentiary, and courtroom settings. Based upon years of experience, applicants may be hired as a Senior Deputy State’s Attorney which would make the candidate eligible for a higher salary range than the one posted.
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