Deputy State's Attorney

• Reviews law enforcement reports, search warrants, and related documents.
• Reviews law enforcement dispatch logs, videos, and documentary and testimonial evidence.
• Makes charging decisions; prepares, reviews, and files charging documents.
• Reviews and submits requests for warrants and summons.
• Represents the State of South Dakota before the grand jury.
• Represents the State of South Dakota at all stages of criminal prosecution in Meade County.
• Makes oral arguments and prepares motions, responses, and supporting legal briefs
• Manages caseload of misdemeanor and felony offenses as assigned.
• Coordinates with other agencies in the prosecution of felony and misdemeanor related matters.
• Makes bond arguments and sentencing recommendations.
• Conducts legal research, writing, and motions preparation.
• Complies with Marsy’s Law and assists victims through the criminal justice system
• Prepares law enforcement officers, witnesses, and victims for testimony.
• Updates and trains law enforcement officers on relevant areas of the law.
• Handles appeals to the Circuit Court and state Supreme Court as needed.
• Performs related duties.

• Knowledge of local, state, and federal law.
• Knowledge of investigative tools and techniques.
• Knowledge of trial proceedings.
• Knowledge of computers and job-related software programs.
• Skill in the completion of legal research.
• Skill in producing persuasive legal arguments.
• Skill in the analysis of problems and the development and implementation of solutions
• Skill in training and supervising personnel.
• Skill in oral and written communication.

• The work consists of varied legal duties. The variety of tasks to be performed contributes to the complexity of the position.
• The purpose of this position is to participate in the prosecution of criminal cases. Success in this position contributes to the successful prosecution of criminal cases.

• Contacts are typically with co-workers, other county employees, other attorneys, law enforcement personnel, judges, victims, witnesses, defendants, and members of the general public.
• Contacts are typically to provide services; to give or exchange information; to resolve problems; to motivate or influence persons; or to justify, defend or negotiate matters.

• The work is typically performed while sitting at a desk or table or while intermittently sitting, standing, bending, crouching, or stooping. The employee frequently lifts light and heavy objects, uses tools or equipment requiring a high degree of dexterity, distinguishes between shades of color, and utilizes the sense of smell.
• The work is typically performed in an office or courtroom.

• Graduation from an accredited school of law.
• Sufficient experience to understand the basic principles relevant to the major duties of the position, usually associated with the completion of an apprenticeship/internship or having had a similar position for one to two years.
• Current membership in the State Bar of South Dakota

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