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NEOGOV · 1 day ago

Senior Deputy State's Attorney - Civil

Rapid City, SD

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$43.54/hr - $43.54/hr

3+ years exp

NEOGOV is seeking a Senior Deputy State's Attorney for the Civil Department within the State’s Attorney’s Office. The role involves managing higher level cases, conducting legal research, and assisting in the training and mentoring of less experienced attorneys.

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Responsibilities

Conduct legal research and writing

Attend county government meetings, court, and administrative proceedings, and assist the Civil Chief Deputy State’s Attorney in providing legal representation to the County Commission, Planning Commission, and the appointed and elected officials who manage and operate the various offices and departments within Pennington County Government

Prepare witnesses and present evidence at all required administrative and court hearings and trials

Communicate with citizens and other interested parties on matters relevant to county government functions

Work and consult with federal, state, local and tribal agencies on matters involving county business

Assist in maintaining compliance with all county policies and procedures

Handle a caseload consisting of higher level or more complex cases

Assists in office administration duties as requested

Assist the Civil Chief Deputy State’s Attorney with interviewing, training, and mentoring Deputy State’s Attorney’s in the Civil division

Review law enforcement reports

Make charging decisions

Represent the State of South Dakota and present evidence at all required hearings and trials before the Court involving juvenile offenders

Conduct legal research and writing

Abide by all victims’ rights and assist victims through the Juvenile Justice System

Meet with victims and other witnesses throughout the prosecution of cases

Prepare law enforcement officers, witnesses, and victims for courtroom testimony

Work collaboratively with law enforcement agencies, Juvenile Services Center, Department of Corrections and Court Services

Work cooperatively with the Juvenile Diversion Program of the State’s Attorney’s Office

Handle a caseload consisting of higher level or more complex cases

Assists in office administration duties as requested

Assist the Civil Chief Deputy State’s Attorney with interviewing, training, and mentoring Deputy State’s Attorney’s in the Juvenile Division

Review law enforcement reports

Make charging decisions

Represent the State of South Dakota and present evidence at all required hearings and trials before the Court

Conduct legal research and writing

Abide by all victims’ rights and assist victims through the judicial system

Meet with victims and other witnesses throughout the prosecution of cases

Prepare law enforcement officers, witnesses, and victims for courtroom testimony

Handles a caseload consisting of higher level or more complex cases

Assists in office administration duties as requested

Represents the Department of Social Services in all stages of litigation in civil proceedings against parents and guardians accused of abusing or neglecting their children

Work cooperatively with the Department of Social Services, tribal representatives, children’s counsel, CASA, and others involved in abuse and neglect proceedings

Assist the Civil Chief Deputy State’s Attorney with interviewing, training, and mentoring Deputy State’s Attorney’s in the Abuse and Neglect Division

Qualification

Juris Doctorate DegreeProsecutorial ExperienceCivil Government PracticeLegal ResearchLegal WritingCommunication SkillsMentoring SkillsCollaboration Skills

Required

Bachelor's Degree from an accredited school

Juris Doctorate Degree from an accredited law school

Membership in the State Bar of South Dakota

Minimum of 3 years of prosecutorial experience or equivalent for Juvenile and Abuse and Neglect Division

Minimum of 3 years civil government practice or equivalent for Civil Division

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 the 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

Benefits

Health Insurance and Prescription Drug is covered through Wellmark (Blue Cross Blue Shield).

Dental coverage is provided through Delta Dental of South Dakota.

Pennington County provides a $20,000 basic life insurance policy for every benefited employee.

Pennington County employees and family members may receive counseling services for issues relating to financial difficulties, marital and family distress, emotional problems, and alcohol or drug abuse.

Pennington County is a member of the South Dakota Retirement System (SDRS).

AFLAC offers various supplemental insurance policies for employees and family members.

Vacation time accrues per pay period at the rate of 3.077 hours for new employees with incremental increases based on years of service.

Sick leave accrues at the rate of 3.077 hours per pay period.

Employees are eligible for up to 11 paid holidays per year.