YANKTON COUNTY

JOB DESCRIPTION

POSITION TITLE: Deputy State’s Attorney 

Department: Yankton County State’s Attorney 

Reports to: Yankton County State’s Attorney 

FLSA Status: Exempt 

Grade: 13 

Probationary Period: 180 days 

Starting Salary Range: $71,942.98 - $77,873.89

Position Description

• The Deputy State’s Attorney performs routine legal work in the prosecution of civil and criminal crimes, juvenile crimes, and juvenile abuse and neglect cases in Yankton County as well as representing the State in mental illness proceedings.

Key Responsibilities (may not include all of the functions performed)

• Reviewing offenses and evidence to make determination on charges and prosecuting violations of state law.
• Reviewing requests for subpoenas, petitions and other legal documents.
• Advising county offices and commissions on legal issues.
• Attending legal proceedings.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Supervise support staff and interns.
• Represent the State’s Attorney 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.

Qualifications

   Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• 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.

Education

• 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.

Experience

• 0-1 year

Other Requirements

• Ability to draft and use computer programs

Physical Requirements

In a regular workday, employee may be required to:

Certification

I hereby certify that I have read and accept the duties and obligations associated with this position.

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Please send resume and cover letter to Tyler Larsen: tyler@co.yankton.sd.us