Deputy/Senior Deputy State's Attorney

Salary : $3,492.00 - $3,949.60 Biweekly

Location : 415 N. Dakota Ave Sioux Falls, SD

Job Type : Full Time

Job Number : 24-52

Department : State's Attorney

Opening Date : 07 / 01 / 2024

Closing Date : Continuous

Why Join Our Team

The is accepting applications for a to join our team of prosecutors. Minnehaha County prosecutors are an integral part of the criminal justice system closely collaborating with law enforcement, probation, parole, juvenile justice centers, and numerous community agencies.

With a caseload that keeps you constantly engaged, our office provides an intriguing challenge for attorneys who want to make a difference in their community by helping victims of crime and ensuring due process for the accused.

Even new attorneys have the opportunity to enjoy the excitement of hands-on courtroom trial work on a regular basis.

• Consider a rewarding career with us in a fast-paced office environment and enjoy a comprehensive benefits package that includes paid holidays;
• health, dental, vision, and life insurance; generous PTO program; extended sick leave program; inclusion into the South Dakota Retirement System (SDRS);

and a deferred compensation plan!

Please include cover letter and resume with online application.

The hiring range is $3,492.00 - $3,949.60 / biweekly with full earning potential up to $4,810.40 / biweekly.

Posting to remain open until position is filled. Application review begins on July 15, 2024.

How You Will Make an Impact

Prepare and manage a caseload of predominantly misdemeanor cases, low-level felonies, juvenile violation cases, and juvenile abuse and neglect cases.

Present cases for legal proceedings. Perform legal research. Prepare, draft, and file legal documents and correspondence.

Review offenses, police reports, and evidence to make determination on charges. Prepare, send, and track subpoenas for witnesses and records.

Prepare and interview witnesses for legal proceedings. Select jurors.

Stay informed on changes in relevant law and statutes and proposed legislation and policy pertaining to criminal law, juvenile delinquency, and juvenile abuse and neglect.

Draft proposed legislation. Appear before legislative committees.

Communicate, correspond, and collaborate with parties involved in cases including victims, parents, school personnel, attorneys, court personnel, and law enforcement regarding procedures and actions for those cases.

Respond to inquiries from the public and the media.

• Make recommendations for custody, parental rights, sentences, and restitution.
• Represent the State's Attorney's Office at public, private, and inter-governmental programs and events. Communicate with the media and prepare press releases.

Serve on boards, panels, and task forces.

Train and educate volunteers, law enforcement, and social workers on their roles and duties on legal issues and the court process duties.

Train interns. Supervise clerical staff and interns.

Answer, handle, or direct phone calls and walk-in traffic from clients and the general public regarding legal concerns and questions.

What You Need to Succeed in this Role

Graduation from a college of law. Attainment of a Juris Doctorate degree from an accredited law school. 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. Must successfully complete pre-employment background process.

Working knowledge of civil and criminal law and methods and practices of pleadings, court procedures, and rules of evidence.

Working knowledge of principles, methods, materials, and practices utilized in legal research. Working knowledge of general law and established precedents.

Ability to prosecute cases. Ability to speak and write effectively in the preparation and presentation of legal matters.

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with coworkers, other agencies, and the public. Ability to maintain professional appearance and demeanor.

Strong oral argument skills. Consideration for appointment as a Senior Deputy State's Attorney requires a minimum of two years of relevant work experience.

EEO Statement

Minnehaha County is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion or creed, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, sex or gender including pregnancy, sexual orientation and gender identity, marital status, age, disability, veteran's status, genetic information, or any other legally protected status.

Arrangements for accommodations required by disabilities can be made by contacting Human Resources at ( redacted .

Insurance

• Coverage effective 1st of the month following 30 days of employment.
• Available for employees and dependents.

Health / Prescription - Minnehaha County's health benefit plan offers low deductibles with two network options for coverage : Avera or Sanford.

The county pays for 75% of the premium rates. Pharmacy benefits included.

Dental - Minnehaha County offers dental insurance through Delta Dental which covers 100% of diagnostic and preventative services.

Life Insurance - Minnehaha County provides a $15,000 basic life insurance policy for every full-time employee along with and additional $15,000 accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) benefit.

Additional term life insurance and AD&D may be purchased by employees for themselves and dependents through payroll deduction.

Retirement

Retirement Plan - Minnehaha County participates in the South Dakota Retirement System. Employees receive a 6% match (8% for certified law enforcement).

Other SDRS benefits include long term disability. Employees are vested after 3 years of continuous employment.

Deferred Compensation Plan - Employees may choose to save additional funds toward retirement on a pre-tax or after-tax (Roth IRA) basis through our supplemental retirement program.

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off - approximately 128 hours (16 days) per year

Holiday Leave - 11 days per calendar year

Extended Sick Leave - approximately 48 hours (6 days) per year

Flexible Spending Plan

Flexible Spending Reimbursement Accounts (FSA) - Minnehaha County offers FSA for Health Care and Dependent Care. This is a great way to put money aside for health and dependent care costs on a pre-tax basis.

Eye Med Vision Policy

Eye Med Insight Network - Minnehaha County offers a vision plan for employees and dependents! The plan offers low premiums with a frame or lens allowance of up to $130 per year and an annual eye exam.

Chose from many participating retailers such as Pearle Vision, Target Optical, LensCrafters and many others!

Have you graduated from an accredited law school with a JD degree?

• Yes, I graduated from an accredited law school and possess a JD degree.
• No, but I will graduate from an accredited law school with a JD degree in May 2022.
• No I have not graduated from an accredited law school with a JD degree.

Are you currently licensed to practice law in the State of South Dakota?

• Yes. I am currently licensed to practice law in the State of South Dakota.
• No. I am not currently licensed to practice law in South Dakota, but I am licensed to practice law in another state.
• No. I am not licensed to practice law in South Dakota, but I am a recent law school graduate able to sit for the next available South Dakota Bar examination.
• No. I am not currently licensed to practice law in South Dakota.

If not yet licensed in South Dakota, when do you intend to take the South Dakota bar examination?

Please indicate the level of your experience in prosecution :

• I do not have any prosecutorial experience.
• 0-2 years
• 2-4 years
• 4-6 years
• 6+ years

Have you ever been subject to formal, public discipline, or are you currently under investigation for misconduct, by any attorney regulation commission, state bar or court?

If yes, please explain :

Required Question