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Minnehaha County

<div>This position is located in Sioux Falls, South Dakota.
Why Join Our Team
The Minnehaha County State's Attorney's Office is accepting applications for Deputy/Senior Deputy State's Attorney&rsquo;s to join our team of prosecutors. Minnehaha County prosecutors are an integral part of the criminal justice system closely collaborating with law enforcement, probation, parole, juvenile justice centers, and numerous community agencies.
With a caseload that keeps you constantly engaged, our office provides an intriguing challenge for attorneys who want to make a difference in their community by helping victims of crime and ensuring due process for the accused. Even new attorneys have the opportunity to enjoy the excitement of hands-on courtroom trial work on a regular basis.
Consider a rewarding career with us in a fast-paced office environment and enjoy a comprehensive benefits package that includes paid holidays; health, dental, vision, and life insurance; generous PTO program; extended sick leave program; inclusion into the South Dakota Retirement System (SDRS); and a deferred compensation plan!
Please include cover letter and resume with online application.
This posting will remain open until filled. Review of applications begins on October 20, 2025, with an anticipated start date in December 2025 or based on candidate availability. The 2026 hiring range is $3,780.00 - $4,376.00/biweekly.
CLOSING DATE: Continuous
How You Will Make an Impact<ul><li>
Prepare and manage a caseload of predominantly misdemeanor cases, low-level felonies, juvenile violation cases, and juvenile abuse and neglect cases. Present cases for legal proceedings. Perform legal research. Prepare, draft, and file legal documents and correspondence.</li><li>
Review offenses, police reports, and evidence to make determination on charges. Prepare, send, and track subpoenas for witnesses and records. Prepare and interview witnesses for legal proceedings. Select jurors.</li><li>
Stay informed on changes in relevant law and statutes and proposed legislation and policy pertaining to criminal law, juvenile delinquency, and juvenile abuse and neglect. Draft proposed legislation. Appear before legislative committees.</li><li>
Communicate, correspond, and collaborate with parties involved in cases including victims, parents, school personnel, attorneys, court personnel, and law enforcement regarding procedures and actions for those cases. Respond to inquiries from the public and the media.</li><li>
Make recommendations for custody, parental rights, sentences, and restitution.</li><li>
Represent the State&rsquo;s Attorney&rsquo;s Office at public, private, and inter-governmental programs and events. Communicate with the media and prepare press releases. Serve on boards, panels, and task forces.</li><li>
Train and educate volunteers, law enforcement, and social workers on their roles and duties on legal issues and the court process duties. Train interns. Supervise clerical staff and interns.</li><li>
Answer, handle, or direct phone calls and walk-in traffic from clients and the general public regarding legal concerns and questions.</li></ul>
What You Need to Succeed in this Role
Graduation from a college of law. Attainment of a Juris Doctorate degree from an accredited law school. Admission by the Supreme Court of South Dakota to practice law in the state of South Dakota; or be licensed to practice law in any other state and able to take the next available South Dakota bar examination; or be a recent or imminent law school graduate, eligible to sit for the next available South Dakota bar examination. Comparable combination of education and experience may be considered. Must successfully complete pre-employment background process. Working knowledge of civil and criminal law and methods and practices of pleadings, court procedures, and rules of evidence. Working knowledge of principles, methods, materials, and practices utilized in legal research. Working knowledge of general law and established precedents. Ability to prosecute cases. Ability to speak and write effectively in the preparation and presentation of legal matters. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with coworkers, other agencies, and the public. Ability to maintain professional appearance and demeanor. Strong oral argument skills. Consideration for appointment as a Senior Deputy State's Attorney requires a minimum of two years of relevant work experience.
EEO Statement
Minnehaha County is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion or creed, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, sex or gender including pregnancy, sexual orientation and gender identity, marital status, age, disability, veteran&rsquo;s status, genetic information, or any other legally protected status. Arrangements for accommodations required by disabilities can be made by contacting Human Resources at (605) 367-4337. 
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Deputy/Senior Deputy State's Attorney

Votava Nantz & Johnson

Overview We are seeking an Associate Attorney to join our legal team. Our firm is primarily focused on plaintiff personal injury work. The ideal candidate will be self-motivated and possess strong organizational skills. This position offers an opportunity to work in a collaborative environment where you can develop your legal expertise while providing exceptional service to our clients. You will get a chance to try cases to verdict and act as the primary attorney on various types of personal injury cases. There is an opportunity for large performance-based bonuses as well.Duties<ul><li>Draft legal documents, including pleadings, motions, and discovery requests.</li><li>Take depositions.</li><li>Conduct legal research and analysis to support case preparation and strategy development.</li><li>Negotiate settlements on behalf of clients.</li><li>Represent clients in court hearings, mediations, trial, and other legal proceedings as required.</li><li>Collaborate with senior attorneys on complex cases.</li><li>Maintain detailed case files and documentation.</li><li>Stay updated on changes in laws and regulations that may affect client cases.</li></ul>Experience<ul><li>Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.</li><li>Admission to the Missouri and Kansas state bar associations is required.</li><li>Prior experience in civil litigation is a bonus.</li></ul>We invite qualified candidates who are interested in this position to apply for this exciting opportunity as an Associate Attorney with our firm.Job Type: Full-timePay: $75,000.00 - $100,000.00 per yearBenefits:<ul><li>401(k)</li><li>401(k) matching</li><li>Dental insurance</li><li>Health insurance</li><li>Paid time off</li><li>Professional development assistance</li></ul>Work Location: In person

Associate Attorney

Watton Law Group

Watton Law Group, S.C. is a nationally recognized bankruptcy firm, with six locations across the country.Watton Law Group seeks a motivated attorney with 0-2 years of experience to join their team in downtown Kansas City, Missouri. The attorney will have immediate client interaction as they develop relationships with clients by providing counsel, helping clients understand their options, and representing clients in court and negotiations. No prior bankruptcy experience is necessary as the applicant will receive hands-on training with our accomplished attorneys. The position offers an excellent working environment and vast opportunities for professional growth.Attorney Duties and Responsibilities:<ul><li>Meet with clients to discuss their financial options.</li><li>Organize plans and strategies tailored to clients&rsquo; lives.</li><li>Prepare and review court filings.</li><li>Strategize with co-counsel or colleagues.</li><li>Attend court hearings.</li><li>Build and maintain relationships with bankruptcy trustees, judges, and their staff.</li><li>Learn bankruptcy codes and procedures.</li></ul>Attorney Requirements:<ul><li>Admitted to practice in the State of Missouri and/or Kansas</li><li>Self-motivated and possess excellent interpersonal, organizational, and analytical skills.</li><li>Ability to work independently or with a team of attorneys and paralegals.</li><li>Desire to help people and make a difference in individuals&rsquo; lives.</li><li>Adaptability and attention to detail.</li><li>Strong research and writing skills.</li></ul>Benefits include:<ul><li>Weekends off.</li><li>Paid holidays and time off.</li><li>No minimum billable hours.</li><li>Office fully equipped with dual monitors.</li><li>Learning and development training opportunities.</li><li>Bar membership dues and continuing legal education (CLE) paid by firm.</li><li>Medical, dental, and vision insurance.</li><li>IRA with employer matching</li></ul>If you are interested in this position, please submit your resume and salary expectations .Job Type: Full-timePay: From $80,000.00 per yearBenefits:<ul><li>401(k)</li><li>401(k) matching</li><li>Dental insurance</li><li>Health insurance</li><li>Paid time off</li><li>Vision insurance</li></ul>Work Location: In person

Attorney

Devaughn James Injury Lawyers

Life is too short to not enjoy your job! We are growing and looking for attorneys or 3L's interested in working in any of our Wichita offices.DeVaughn James Injury Lawyers is the largest personal injury law firm in the state of Kansas, and we continue to experience rapid growth across our give offices in Kansas and Missouri. We were very proud to be chosen as winner for the Best Places to Work in Wichita by the Wichita Business Journal for 2017, 2019, 2020, 2019 (don&rsquo;t worry, we still placed in the top 3 in 2018, 2022, 2023, and 2024).Currently, our 36 attorneys join our team of over 130 individuals to aggressively fight for injured people in a professional manner.We represent clients who have been injured and need a compassionate advocate to fight for them against big insurance companies. Our team is very specialized, and we are needing an attorney to join our Pre-Litigation Attorney Team. Pre-litigation Attorney duties includes meeting with clients and potential clients, handling of case files, presenting cases to our Focus Group, preparation of cases for demand, negotiating settlements, court hearings for approval, and being second chair in trial. Other attorney positions with our office includes our Litigation Team, where duties include attending court hearings, legal writing, taking depositions, and being first chair at trial.Experience is not necessary. A Kansas bar license (or taking the next bar exam) is required. Individuals licensed in other states, but working towards a Kansas or Missouri license are also encouraged to apply. Attorneys working in our Kansas City offices must be dual-licensed in Kansas and Missouri.This is a full-time, in-office position with health and dental insurance fully paid by the firm for the attorney, long-term and short-term disability insurance fully paid by the firm for the attorney, paid time off (2 weeks your first year, 3 weeks per year after that, then adding a day of PTO per year until 4 weeks at 6 years, in addition to 8 paid Holidays). After a year with the firm you will be eligible for the 401k plan (upon the plan entry date) and the firm automatically contributes 3% of your salary to your retirement.The starting salary for new attorneys or those with limited experience is $80,000 - $120,000 per year. The offered salary will depend on previous experience and qualifications. Performance/feedback meetings occur periodically during the first 6 months. There is also a bonus plan available when independently handling your own files. If you are an experienced attorney who has actively handled and litigated personal injury cases for the plaintiff or defense, the above salary range salary is negotiable based upon your litigation experience and earnings.Avoid billable hour requirements - enjoying your job at DeVaughn James Injury Lawyers is a much better life. Also, we almost forgot to mention - when the firm meets its goals, the entire firm and a guest go on an all-expenses paid trip to celebrate a great year. Past locations have been the Bahamas, Mexico, Dominican Republic, Turks and Caicos and Jamaica.Please send a resume, three references, and cover letter addressing your interest in living and working in one of our other office locations: in the Wichita, Topeka, or Kansas City areas.Job Type: Full-timeBase Pay: $80,000.00 - $120,000.00 per yearBenefits:<ul><li>401(k)</li><li>401(k) matching</li><li>Dental insurance</li><li>Employee discount</li><li>Flexible spending account</li><li>Health insurance</li><li>Life insurance</li><li>Paid time off</li><li>Referral program</li><li>Vision insurance</li></ul>Work Location: In person

We are growing and looking for attorneys with litigation experience to join our team in our Kansas City, MO office.DeVaughn James Injury Lawyers is the largest personal injury law firm in the state of Kansas, and we continue to experience rapid growth across our five office locations in Kansas and Missouri. Life is too short to not enjoy your job! We were very proud to be named &quot;Best Place to Work&rdquo; by the Wichita Business Journal in 2017, 2019, 2020, 2021 (don&rsquo;t worry, we placed in the top 3 in 2018, 2022, 2023 and 2024).Currently, our 36 attorneys join our team of over 130 people as we pursue our mission to aggressively fight for injured people in a professional manner.We advocate for clients who have suffered injuries and need a dedicated, compassionate representative to stand up to large insurance companies. As a Litigation Attorney, your responsibilities will include managing active litigation files, appearing in court, drafting legal documents, conducting mediations, taking depositions, and serving as lead counsel at trial.Active Kansas and Missouri bar licenses are required.This is a full-time, in-person position. The firm provides full health and dental insurance coverage for the attorney, as well as fully paid long-term and short-term disability insurance. Paid time off includes 10 days starting on your hire date, increasing to 15 days on your first anniversary, and gaining an additional day each year until reaching 20 days at six years of employment. This is in addition to 8 paid holidays. After one year with the firm (and upon the plan entry date), you will be eligible to participate in the 401(k) plan, with the firm automatically contributing 3% of your salary toward your retirement.The salary range is $100,000 - $200,000 per year, and will be discussed with the attorney depending on previous litigation and trial experience, qualifications, and earnings. All experience levels will be considered. Extensive litigation experience is required for the high end of the salary range. Performance/feedback meetings occur periodically during the first 6 months. There is also a bonus plan which begins when independently handling your own files.Enjoy your job at DeVaughn James Injury Lawyers and avoid billable hours. Also, we almost forgot to mention - when the firm meets its goals the entire firm and a guest go on an all-expenses paid trip to celebrate a great year. Past locations have been the Bahamas, Mexico, Dominican Republic, Turks and Caicos and Jamaica.Please send a resume, three references, and cover letter addressing your interest in living and working in our Kansas City offices.Job Type: Full-timeBase Pay: $100,000.00 - $200,000.00 per yearBenefits:<ul><li>401(k)</li><li>401(k) matching</li><li>Dental insurance</li><li>Employee discount</li><li>Flexible spending account</li><li>Health insurance</li><li>Life insurance</li><li>Paid time off</li><li>Referral program</li><li>Vision insurance</li></ul>Work Location: In person

Litigation Attorney

US Executive Office for U.S. Attorneys and the Office of the U.S. Attorneys

Assistant United States Attorney

The Reynolds Law Firm, LLC

<div>We are seeking an attorney who can provide quality legal services to our large, diverse client base. Our ideal candidate will work passionately and effectively alongside our senior partners and staff to ensure a successful outcome for clients. Contact us today if you have outstanding research and writing skills, can handle a heavy caseload, and are comfortable using today&rsquo;s legal software!
Compensation:
$90,000 - $125,000 yearly
Responsibilities:<ul><li>
Complete legal research and prepare motions, pleadings, and briefs</li>
<li>Get the appropriate legal documents ready for clients, such as brief, motions, and pleadings, as well as correspondence</li>
<li>Supervise administrative staff, paralegals, and law clerks</li>
<li>Advise clients by weighing available options toward a successful outcome and plan a course of action</li>
<li>Identify client conflicts and determine case strategies with options for resolution</li>
</ul>Qualifications:<ul><li>
Ability to use Microsoft Office is required</li>
<li>Work independently while handling a heavy caseload</li>
<li>Well-versed in legal research software (Westlaw/Lexis)
</li><li>Jobseekers should be a member of their local bar association - active member preferred Association
</li></ul><ul><li>Licensed to practice law in Missouri and Kansas.</li><li>
Comfortable working with practice management software, such as Clio.</li><li>
No prior history of disciplinary complaints or prior malpractice claims.</li><li>
An ideal candidate will have 3 to 5 years of experience in family law or other civil litigation experience and/or a 2-year judicial clerkship.</li></ul>
About Company 
At The Reynolds Law Firm, our mission is to ask, listen, and help solve clients' legal needs. We strive to provide top-notch legal advice and services to individuals and businesses needing personalized legal services in family law and general civil litigation matters (i.e., personal injury, breach of contract, real estate litigation, etc.).
William &quot;Bud&quot; Reynolds, our founder, started the law firm in 1998 with the mission of building strong relationships with clients and other professionals who can assist clients when part of the solution needed may include subject matters outside of the law. Our office is very collaborative and technologically savvy. We are on a growth trajectory and looking to add motivated and growth-oriented team members.
We are located in Kansas City, Missouri (on the West side of the Country Club Plaza area) and practice primarily in the greater Kansas City metropolitan area (Missouri and Kansas).</div>

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