NEOGOV · 1 hour ago
Senior Deputy State's Attorney - Criminal
Rapid City, SD
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$43.54/hr - $43.54/hr
3+ years expNEOGOV is seeking a Senior Deputy State’s Attorney to join the Pennington County State’s Attorney’s Office. The role involves handling higher-level criminal cases, mentoring new attorneys, and collaborating with law enforcement to enforce laws in Pennington County.
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Responsibilities
Review law enforcement reports
Make criminal charging decisions
Represent the State of South Dakota at all criminal court proceedings
Conduct legal research and writing, and motion preparation
Abide by all victims’ rights and assisting victims through the criminal justice system. Meet with victims and other witnesses throughout the prosecution of cases
Prepare law enforcement officers, witnesses and victims for courtroom testimony
Answer telephone calls from citizens and interested parties about criminal prosecutions
The Senior Deputy State’s Attorney assigned to Circuit Court represents the State of South Dakota in the same manner as those assigned to Magistrate Court. In addition, these attorneys will represent the State in felony matters (crimes ranging in punishment from two years in the State Penitentiary to life imprisonment/death). These attorneys may also be called upon to assist with law enforcement investigations and search warrants, and to visit crime scenes. These attorneys are also responsible for the presentation of evidence and cases to the Pennington County Grand Jury
Train and mentor non-senior attorneys
Manage a caseload consisting of higher-level or more complex cases
Assist in office administration duties as requested
Assist in other departments or divisions as requested
Perform related duties as assigned by supervisor
Maintain compliance with all County policies and procedures
Qualification
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
Minimum of 3 years of prosecutorial experience or equivalent
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
Benefits
Health Insurance and Prescription Drug is covered through Wellmark (Blue Cross Blue Shield).
Dental coverage is provided through Delta Dental of South Dakota.
Pennington County provides a $20,000 basic life insurance policy for every benefited employee.
Pennington County employees and family members may receive counseling services for issues relating to financial difficulties, marital and family distress, emotional problems, and alcohol or drug abuse.
Pennington County is a member of the South Dakota Retirement System (SDRS).
AFLAC offers various supplemental insurance policies for employees and family members.
Vacation time accrues per pay period at the rate of 3.077 hours for new employees with incremental increases based on years of service.
Sick leave accrues at the rate of 3.077 hours per pay period.
Employees are eligible for up to 11 paid holidays per year.
Company
NEOGOV
NEOGOV is the leading provider of workforce management software uniquely designed for the public sector, education, and public safety.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$700MKey Investors
The Carlyle Group,Warburg PincusWarburg Pincus
2025-07-28Secondary Market· $700M
2025-07-28Acquired
2021-06-02Private Equity
Leadership Team
Shane Evangelist
CEO
Brandon McDonald
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