Chief Public Defender

Job overview

The Chief Public Defender role is onsite in Aberdeen, SD; compensation is not specified. Brown County’s Public Defender Office provides legal defense to people unable to afford counsel in county felony, misdemeanor, juvenile, mental health commitment, and alcohol commitment cases.

What you'll do

• Lead the Public Defender Office
• represent and advise indigent defendants
• train and supervise attorneys and staff
• direct legal strategy and advocacy
• manage staffing, resources, budgets, grants, and reports
• and represent the office in criminal justice and community settings.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

chief public defender

brown county south dakota

aberdeen sd

public defense

criminal defense

legal leadership

attorney supervision

budget management

south dakota bar

full-time county employee

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

Requires graduation from an accredited law school and active South Dakota Bar membership or ability to obtain it promptly. The posting describes substantial criminal litigation, defense, supervisory, and management experience.

About the employer

Brown County South Dakota is hiring for this role. Industry: Legal Counsel and Prosecution. Sector: 92.