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Bell County · 1 week ago

Senior Deputy State's Attorney - Criminal

Rapid City, SD

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

3+ years exp

Bell County is seeking a Senior Deputy State's Attorney who will handle higher-level criminal cases and assist in mentoring less-experienced attorneys. The role involves collaboration with law enforcement, managing complex cases, and ensuring compliance with legal standards.

Government Administration

Responsibilities

Review law enforcement reports

Make criminal charging decisions

Represent the State of South Dakota at all criminal court proceedings

Conduct legal research and writing, and motion preparation

Abide by all victims’ rights and assisting victims through the criminal justice system. Meet with victims and other witnesses throughout the prosecution of cases

Prepare law enforcement officers, witnesses and victims for courtroom testimony

Answer telephone calls from citizens and interested parties about criminal prosecutions

The Senior Deputy State’s Attorney assigned to Circuit Court represents the State of South Dakota in the same manner as those assigned to Magistrate Court. In addition, these attorneys will represent the State in felony matters (crimes ranging in punishment from two years in the State Penitentiary to life imprisonment/death). These attorneys may also be called upon to assist with law enforcement investigations and search warrants, and to visit crime scenes. These attorneys are also responsible for the presentation of evidence and cases to the Pennington County Grand Jury

Train and mentor non-senior attorneys

Manage a caseload consisting of higher-level or more complex cases

Assist in office administration duties as requested

Assist in other departments or divisions as requested

Perform related duties as assigned by supervisor

Maintain compliance with all County policies and procedures

Qualification

Prosecutorial experienceJuris Doctorate DegreeMembership in State BarLegal researchCase managementMentoringCommunication skills

Required

Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university

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

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