Deputy/Senior Deputy Public Defender, Safe Home Program Worker and Groundskeeper with Minnehaha Coun

Company: Minnehaha County
Location: Sioux Falls
Posted on: January 12, 2021

Job Description:

Deputy/Senior Deputy Public Defender GENERAL INFORMATION: Interested in becoming part of an experienced litigation team that has a high capacity for trials and offers an expansive opportunity for courtroom practice? The Minnehaha County Public Defender's Office is seeking a compassionate Deputy Public Defender/Senior Deputy Public Defender with excellent advocacy skills who is committed to ensuring justice, humanity, and equality to indigent clients appearing in the criminal and juvenile justice system. Our attorneys have multiple jury trials each year and daily courtroom appearances. Apply now to be considered for an opportunity with access to a vast document library to help you in your criminal defense career and t o be surrounded by skilled criminal defense attorneys.The Minnehaha County Public Defender's Office is a County department responsible for providing legal services to indigent persons in criminal and civil matters in which the law requires the appointment of counsel for any person who cannot afford to retain counsel. The office provides representation in criminal, delinquency, child welfare, mental health, as well as appeals and post-conviction cases related to those matters. We are dedicated to providing advocacy, community-oriented defense, and protecting fundamental constitutional and human rights. The Minnehaha County Public Defender's Office enjoys a reputation for ensuring that attorneys are provided support and skills training in their areas of expertise which includes memberships to the South Dakota and National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (SDACDL and NACDL) and National Association for Public Defense (NAPD), registration expenses for CLE's, and State Bar of South Dakota annual dues.***Please attach a cover letter to the online application.*** The hiring range is $2,735.20 - $3,250.40/biweekly with full earning potential up to $3,959.20/biweekly.This posting will remain open until filled. Review of applications begins on January 4, 2021. All applications must be submitted by 5:00 p.m. on the date the position closes. Safe Home Program Worker GENERAL INFORMATION: The Minnehaha County Human Services department invites applications for part-time Safe Home Program Workers to provide program support for residents and staff. This is a part-time position with varied hours but primarily overnight (midnight to 8am), evening, weekend, and holiday hours to provide coverage in a 24/7 operation.This posting will remain open until filled and review of applications begins on November 23, 2020. SALARY: $15.25 - $16.25 HourlyAll applications must be submitted by 5:00 p.m. on the date the position closes.Groundskeeper GENERAL INFORMATION: The Minnehaha County Facilities department invites applications for a Groundskeeper to perform a variety of general cleaning and maintenance work in the care of the buildings and grounds for the Minnehaha County campus. This position offers:* Full-time hours Monday-Friday from 7:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.* A wide variety of work.* The opportunity to work independently.* Comprehensive benefits package including paid holidays; health, dental, vision, and life insurance; generous PTO program; extended sick leave program; inclusion into the South Dakota Retirement System (SDRS); and an optional deferred compensation plan.The hiring range for this position is $16.29/hr - $17.55/hr. The full earning potential of the position is $16.29/hr - $23.60/hr.This posting will remain open until filled. Initial review of applications will begin on December 9th. All applications must be submitted by 5:00 p.m. on the date the position closes.Minnehaha County is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship, ancestry, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, age, disability, veteran's status, genetic information, or any other protected group in accordance with state and federal law. Arrangements for accommodations required by disabilities can be made by contacting Human Resources at (605) 367-4337.Job Requirements:Varies by position.

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