Location: Rapid City, SD

Job Type: Full-Time

Department: States Attorney's Office

Salary: $3,238.40 Biweekly

Essential Functions:

• Reviewing law enforcement reports.
• Making criminal charging decisions.
• Representing the State of South Dakota at all criminal court proceedings.
• Conducting legal research and writing, and motion preparation.
• Abiding by all victims’ rights and assisting victims through the criminal justice system. Meeting with victims and other witnesses throughout the prosecution of cases.
• Preparing law enforcement officers, witnesses and victims for courtroom testimony.
• Answering telephone calls from citizens and interested parties about criminal prosecutions.
• Perform related duties as assigned by supervisor
• Maintain compliance with all company policies and procedures

Education and/or Experience 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.

Physical Requirements:

• 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.

Working Environment:

• Most work is performed indoors in an office where noise and interruptions often occur.  
• Must walk to the Pennington County Courthouse court appearances in all weather, carrying multiple files.
• Some travel may be required for training, meetings, mental commitment hearings and field visits with County Commissioners.

For more information and how to apply, please visit Job Opportunities | Pennington County Career Pages