Legal Assistant
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Job ID: 30866
Agency: Social Services Office of Legal Services
Location:Pierre SDSalary: $24.11 Hourly depending on qualifications
Pay Grade: H
Closing Date: Open Until Filled
This is a FullTime 40 Hours Weekly position with the Social Services. For more information on the Social Services please visit .
The Legal Assistant plays an integral role in the legal team by providing critical support to the attorneys as they utilize their legal expertise on the more complex aspects of a case. The legal assistant performs secretarial/clerical duties using legal terminology procedures and documents including typing proofing and/or finalizing confidential and sensitive letters memos legal documents and legal forms (e.g. summons complaints subpoenas briefs notices of hearings responses); electronically files legal documents in the South Dakota and District Courts and the Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals utilizing each courts electronic filing system; researching information using various sources for legal documents forms and filings.
Licenses and Certifications:
Bachelors degree in a relatable field preferred.
The Ideal Candidate Will Have:
A dependable friendly approachable and positive attitude and is able to conduct themselves in a professional manner with the public and in an office environment. The candidate will be able to work independently keep on track and accomplish tasks without direct supervision. Some experience working in a law firm court or similar legal service setting is strongly desired.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities:
Knowledge: Basic knowledge of legal terminology principles and practices. Familiarity with office protocols Microsoft Office products Adobe Acrobat.
Skill to: Be proficient in typing English language and grammar.
Ability to: Establish and maintain effective professional relationships; communicate clearly; be a willing learner of new topics; use facts to arrive at logical conclusions; use discretion in handling confidential material.
Additional Requirements: To be considered please attach your resume.
This position is exempt from the Civil Service Act.
This position is eligible for Veterans Preference per ARSD 55:10:02:08.
The State of South Dakota does not sponsor work visas for new or existing employees. All persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and complete an Employment Eligibility Verification Form I9. The State of South Dakota as an employer will be using EVerify to complete employment eligibility verification upon hire.
The State of South Dakota offers $0 premium employee health insurance option plus eleven paid holidays generous vacation and sick leave accrual dental vision and other insurance options and retirement benefits. You can view our benefits information at . This position is a member of Class A retirement under SDRS.
Must apply online:
You must apply online emailed resumes or submissions will not be accepted.
South Dakota Bureau of Human Resources
Telephone: 605.773.3148 Email:
An Equal Opportunity Employer
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Employment Type
Full Time
