Deputy Public Defender

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Closing Date:

13th May, 2026

Description:

Position Description:

Position Objective:

Zealous representation of defense of indigent clients in Magistrate and Circuit Court criminal cases, appeals, and certain civil matters This position's duties are directly related to the management and general operations of the Pennington County Public Defender's Office.

Position Functions Essential Functions:

Represent clients at all phases of the criminal justice system including initial appearances, arraignments motions hearing and trials. Perform related duties as assigned by supervisor. Maintain compliance with all County policies and procedures

Qualifications:

Education and/or

Experience Required:

Professional degree (Juris Doctor) from a college of law 0 - 5 years of experience Be an active member of the South Dakota Bar Association or willing to take the next bar exam.

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 communicate clearly and effectively on telephone, in-person and in writing. Ability to move a maximum of 20 lbs. unassisted; and move a maximum of 50 lbs. with assistance.

Additional Information:

Working Environment:

Most work is performed indoors in a professional office environment, or in the courtroom. Meetings with clients often take place at the County jail. Overtime hours may be required. Some travel may be required for training and meetings. Outdoor walk to the Courthouse for hearings or meetings. Similar Jobs Deputy States Attorney Hughes County Hughes County, South Dakota Pierre, SD Full Time Deputy/Senior Deputy Public Defender Minnehaha County, South Dakota Sioux Falls, SD Full Time Deputy Public Defender Brown County, South Dakota Aberdeen, SD Full Time Senior Deputy States Attorney - Civil Pennington County, South Dakota Rapid City, SD Full Time Senior Deputy States Attorney - Criminal Pennington County, South Dakota Rapid City, SD Full Time Deputy Public Defender Brown County, South Dakota Aberdeen, SD Full Time About Us Attorney Jobs in USA heartily welcomes you. We provide attorney jobs, in house counsel jobs and law student jobs around the USA from leading resources. We are always welcome your feedback to improve our performance. Please feel free to contact us with your suggestions or concern using Contact Us form. Company About Us Daily Jobs FAQ Terms & Conditions Contact Us Job Search by locations Attorney Jobs in New York Attorney Jobs in Washington Attorney Jobs in San Francisco Attorney Jobs in Los Angeles Attorney Jobs in Chicago Trending job titles Counsel Jobs Litigation Associate Jobs Staff Attorney Jobs General Counsel Jobs Patent Attorney Jobs Copyrights © 2021 All Rights Reserved by Attorney Jobs in USA .