Deputy Public Defender - Military Veterans Preferred

Deputy Public Defender:
Salary: $5,592/Month
Position Objective:
Zealous representation of defense of indigent clients in Magistrate and Circuit Court criminal cases, appeals, and certain civil matters.

Essential Functions:
Represent clients at all phases of the criminal justice system including initial appearances, arraignments motions hearing and trials.

This job specification should not be construed to imply that these requirements are the exclusive duties of the position. Incumbents may be required to follow any other instructions, and to perform any other related duties, as may be required.

Experience and/or Education Required:
Professional degree (Juris Doctor) Graduation from a college of law and attainment of JD or LLB.
0 5 years of experience.
Admitted or eligible to be admitted to the South Dakota Bar Association.
SELECTION PROCESS:
Applicants will need to attach a letter of interest and resume to the application which is filed online at and they may send a courtesy copy of their letter of interest and resume to:
Eric Whitcher, Director
Pennington County Public Defender's Office
130 Kansas City St. Ste 310
Rapid City, SD 57701
OUR OFFICE IS LOCATED AT:
130 Kansas City St.
Rapid City, SD 57701
605-###-####
605-###-####
An Equal Opportunity Employer

Pennington County Human Resources