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NEOGOV · 1 day ago

Deputy State's Attorney - Civil

Rapid City, SD

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

$41.65/hr - $41.65/hr

NEOGOV is seeking a Deputy State's Attorney for the Civil Department of the Pennington County State’s Attorney’s Office. The role involves conducting legal research, providing legal representation in various county government meetings, and managing cases related to juvenile offenders and abuse and neglect proceedings.

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Responsibilities

Conduct legal research and writing

Attend county government meetings, court, and administrative proceedings, and provide 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 hearings, 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

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

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 abuse and neglect proceedings

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

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

Qualification

Juris Doctorate DegreeMembership in State BarLegal researchLegal writingCommunication 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

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