The Deputy State's Attorney performs routine professional legal work in the prosecution of civil and criminal cases, juvenile crimes, and juvenile abuse and neglect cases in Butte County, South Dakota. Actual responsibilities of the Deputy State's Attorney may vary depending on need but may include working with law enforcement in the investigation of criminal cases, reviewing offenses and evidence to make charging decisions in criminal and juvenile cases, reviewing requests for petitions and determining appropriate courses of action, making recommendations for child custody and parental rights, and attending legal proceedings. Duties may also include advising County elected and appointed officials on various civil law issues, to include contracts, labor law, taxation, and other civil matters.

 

Applicants must be a graduate of an accredited College of Law with a Juris Doctorate degree. Applicants must also be:

•      licensed to practice law by the Supreme Court of South Dakota, or

•      licensed in any other state and able to take the next available South Dakota Bar Examination, or

•      a recent or imminent law school graduate, eligible to take the next available South Dakota Bar Examination

Applicants must also successfully complete a pre-employment background process.

 

 

Strong research and writing skills, strong oral advocacy skills, ability to work well in a group, and ability to use a computer in a standard office setting.

 

A successful applicant will have a working knowledge of criminal and civil law, to include criminal and civil procedure, court pleadings, and rules of evidence. A successful applicant will also be able to review, research, and prosecute criminal and juvenile cases, and communicate effectively in writing and orally. A successful applicant will also be able to maintain effective working relationships with coworkers, other agencies and the public. Finally, a successful applicant will be able to maintain a professional appearance and demeanor.

 

 

Apply by submitting a resume and cover letter to: 
Tim Barnaud

Butte County State's Attorney 839 Fifth Avenue

Belle Fourche, SD 57717
tim.barnaud@buttesd.org

605-892-3337 
FAX: 605-892-6768

Under the direct supervision of the State's Attorney and/or Deputy State's Attorney, the State's Attorney Legal Assistant will assist the attorneys and paralegals by providing clerical work and support services in an ethical manner and with required confidentiality. Duties may include drafting legal documents for attorney review; communicating with law enforcement officers, court personnel, victims, and witnesses via phone and written communication; researching defendant criminal histories; collecting evidentiary documentation, photos, and recordings; and trial preparation. In addition, the legal assistant will interact with the public and victims as well as other city, county, and state employees and their agencies to carry out the work of the office of the State's Attorney and must always perform these duties ethically and with confidentiality. Legal Assistants may also be called upon to perform office management functions, as needed, and as assigned by the State's Attorney. 

 
A successful applicant for this legal assistant position will be a team player, who will be able to assist with criminal and civil law cases, work with law enforcement entities, and be willing to locate, collect, and organize documents and evidence related to criminal, juvenile, and civil cases. A successful applicant will also be willing to participate in office management duties, as assigned by the State's Attorney. A successful applicant will also be personable and professionally represent the State's Attorney's office to customers and others. Finally, a successful applicant will be willing to attend training and other educational activities to increase their skills and knowledge. 

 

 

Apply by submitting a resume and cover letter to: 
Tim Barnaud

Butte County State's Attorney 839 Fifth Avenue

Belle Fourche, SD 57717
tim.barnaud@buttesd.org

605-892-3337 
FAX: 605-892-6768