POSITION TITLE: Brookings County Deputy State’s Attorney 

REPORTS TO: State’s Attorney 

FLSA STATUS: Exempt 

WAGE: $86,286 to $109,431 

DESCRIPTION OF WORK 

General Statement of Duties

Handles the prosecution of misdemeanor cases for Brookings County. Assists the State’s Attorney and Chief Deputy State’s Attorney as needed with the prosecution of adult criminal matters and civil work on behalf of the County. Reports to the State’s Attorney.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES: (Any one position may not include all of the duties listed, nor do the listed examples include all duties which may be found in positions of this grade.)

• Prepare and manage a caseload of predominantly misdemeanor and felony cases.
• Assist law enforcement with involuntary mental health committals. Assist with civil representations of the County.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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. 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.
• Train and educate volunteers, law enforcement, and social workers on their roles and duties on legal issues and the court process duties.
• Answer, handle, or direct phone calls and walk-in traffic from clients and the general public regarding legal concerns and questions.