Chief Public Defender & Office Leader
State Bar of South Dakota
Get a reply from this employer — a resume and cover letter tailored to exactly what they’re hiring for.
Job summary
The Lincoln County Public Defender Office is seeking a Full-Time Public Defender to serve as chief attorney and administrative head, directing the office and ensuring high-quality court-appointed representation for indigent clients in accordance with South Dakota law.
The Public Defender will oversee staff and caseloads, manage resources, and collaborate with county officials and justice-system partners while maintaining independence to protect clients’ rights and ensure effective advocacy.
Job description
The Lincoln County Public Defender Office is seeking a Full-Time Public Defender to serve as chief attorney and administrative head, directing the office and ensuring high-quality court-appointed representation for indigent clients in accordance with South Dakota law.
The Public Defender will oversee staff and caseloads, manage resources, and collaborate with county officials and justice-system partners while maintaining independence to protect clients’ rights and ensure effective advocacy.
'/%3e%3cpath%20d='M101.744%2012.4726L102.894%2016.1947L99.0021%2013.2201L101.744%2012.4726ZM105.3%208.40937H100.488L99.0026%203.59473L97.5116%208.41047L92.7%208.40385L96.5965%2011.3834L95.1055%2016.1942L99.0021%2013.2196L101.408%2011.3834L105.3%208.40992V8.40937Z'%20fill='white'/%3e%3cdefs%3e%3clinearGradient%20id='paint0_linear_5593_1381'%20x1='90'%20y1='9.44471'%20x2='99'%20y2='9.44471'%20gradientUnits='userSpaceOnUse'%3e%3cstop%20stop-color='%2300AD70'/%3e%3cstop%20offset='0.998594'%20stop-color='%2300B67A'/%3e%3cstop%20offset='1'%20stop-color='%23DCDCE6'/%3e%3c/linearGradient%3e%3c/defs%3e%3c/svg%3e){kind=small}
