Deputy Public Defender

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Job location
130 Kansas City St
Rapid City, SD 57701
United States
Organization information
Organization name: 
Pennington County
Street address: 
130 Kansas City St
City: 
Rapid City
State: 
South Dakota
ZIP: 
57701
Job type: 
Legal - Defender
Position Description: 

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES: 
Zealous representation of defense of indigent clients in Magistrate and Circuit Court criminal cases, appeals, and certain civil matters.

 Position Functions:
* Represents clients at all stages of criminal court. 
 
* Meets with clients to discuss rights, charges, penalties, and defenses.
 
* Prepares for hearing by going over police reports.
 
* Represents clients' best interests at all stages of court.
 
* Prepares for trial by interviewing witnesses.
 
* Researches cases.    
                                                                           
* Counsel clients on appropriate options.
 
* Performs any additional duties as assigned by supervisor.

Requirements: 

Education:  Professional degree (Juris Doctor) Graduation from a college of law and attainment of JD or LLB.
Experience: 0-5 years
License and/or Certificate: Admission to practice law in South Dakota, or willingness to take the next available South Dakota bar exam.

To apply: 

Proceed to: http://www.pennco.org/HR
Click on the "Current Job Openings" link under the Job Openings Information section near the middle-left of the first web page.

Notes: 
Equal Opportunity Employer Job Title: Deputy Public Defender Location Public Defenders Office 130 Kansas City Street, South Dakota
Salary range: 
$5,477.00 Monthly
Submission deadline: 
Sunday, May 13, 2018