Must have basic knowledge of civil and criminal law, methods, and practices of pleadings. Working knowledge of court procedures. Working knowledge of principles, methods, materials, and practices utilized in legal research. Ability to speak and write effectively in the preparation and presentation of legal matters. Must have knowledge, and experience using computers, word processing, and electronic legal research.

This position is responsible for the representation of individuals who cannot afford legal representation in criminal cases, abuse and neglect cases, juvenile cases, mental health and involuntary committal cases where the new Brown County Public Defender’s Office has been appointed to represent them. Candidates for this position may be designated “Senior Deputy Public Defender”, depending upon education and experience.

The Assistant Attorney General, under the direction of the Tribal Attorney General, will be tasked with the responsibility of prosecuting the Tribe’s Law and Order Code, and will work closely with Tribal Police and other local state and federal agencies to fulfill the position’s obligations.

The Corporate Counsel, under the interim direction of the Tribal Attorney General, will be tasked with the responsibility of advising on and advocating for economic development ventures and projects of the Tribe and its tribal businesses, including but not limited to Royal River Casino & Hotel, Native Nations Cannabis, and 605 Lending.

This position performs professional legal work through legal research and writing during all phases of the judicial process to assist the Judges of the Unified Judicial System (UJS); and supervises circuit court law clerks and reviews and coordinates their work.

The role of a Deputy State’s Attorney is to work collaboratively with law enforcement in enforcing the laws in the jurisdiction of Pennington County. They represent the State of South Dakota in all stages of court proceedings.

A Senior Deputy State’s Attorney performs the essential functions of a deputy state’s attorney with the additional expectation of handling higher-level cases, as well as assisting administration with interviewing, training, and mentoring new or less-experienced attorneys in the criminal division.

The attorney selected for this position will advise the Department of Natural Resources and the Department of Revenue.

The U.S. District Court for the District of South Dakota is seeking a full-time Probation & Pretrial Services Officer in Rapid City. U.S. Probation and Pretrial Services Officers play an integral role in the administration of justice, community safety, conduct objective investigations, supervise defendants and persons under supervision, interact with collateral agencies, prepare reports, maintain a detailed written record of case activity, and present recommendations to the Court.

The U.S. District Court for the District of South Dakota is seeking a full-time Assistant Deputy Chief Probation Officer located in Rapid City, Pierre, Aberdeen, or Sioux Falls, South Dakota.

Are you an attorney seeking meaningful work without sacrificing your well-being? Do you want to use your legal skills to empower survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault while enjoying the natural beauty and tranquility of western Nebraska? If so, we invite you to join our team.

Well established and growing Sioux Falls firm is looking to add one or more lateral attorneys with experience in litigation and/or transactional matters.

This is a Full-Time position with the Office of Indigent Legal Services. This position is responsible for providing legal representation through the Office of Indigent Legal Services to individuals who cannot afford to hire their own attorneys.

Zealous representation of defense of indigent clients in Circuit Court criminal cases, appeals, and certain civil matters This position’s duties are directly related to the management and general operations of the Pennington County Public Defender’s Office.

Are you passionate about protecting constitutional rights and advocating for those who need it most? The Wyoming State Public Defender’s Office in Gillette is dedicated to ensuring high-quality legal representation for indigent clients. Our attorneys fight for justice, develop their trial skills, and work alongside experienced mentors in a collaborative and supportive environment.

Search description: Strain Morman Law Firm offers a complete general practice opportunity and is seeking candidates for an associate staff attorney. The firm handles all types of civil and criminal matters and covers many areas of non-litigation civil practice.

The South Dakota Supreme Court and seven Circuit Courts are recruiting for 2026-2027 Law Clerk applicants.

The Major Crimes Prosecutor assumes a pivotal role in addressing and prosecuting the most severe offenses within Pennington County. This role is focused on managing complex felony cases, such as homicides, child abuse, sex crimes, and assaults, to guarantee an unwavering commitment to justice in the most crucial issues affecting our community.