WHY JOIN OUR TEAM:

The Minnehaha County State's Attorney's Office invites applications for a Legal Office Assistant to join our team of legal professionals! We have 11 LOAs in our office who perform legal and complex administrative work assisting attorneys in the preparation of legal documents and the scheduling of legal proceedings.

This rewarding position works in a fast-paced office supporting the Sioux Falls area's top prosecutorial attorneys by focusing on both adult criminal cases and on abuse and neglect cases. Our employees enjoy a comprehensive benefits package including including paid holidays; health, dental, vision, and life insurance; generous PTO program; extended sick leave program; inclusion in the South Dakota Retirement System (SDRS); and a deferred compensation plan.

The hiring range for this position is $19.81/hr to $21.86/hr with a full earning potential of $28.70/hr.

Posting will remain open until filled. Review of applications will begin February 21, 2023.

HOW YOU WILL MAKE AN IMPACT:

Prepare and disseminate legal papers, reports, and correspondence including letters, orders, complaints, warrants, summonses, motions, subpoenas, and briefs. Answer and direct phone calls. Greet and assist clients and other walk-in traffic. Take and transcribe notes and dictation. Copy, file and route legal documents. Maintain and update scheduling calendars and make arrangements and schedules for legal proceedings. Contact witnesses, victims, and grand jury members on changes or updates to legal proceedings. Prepare grand jury room for proceedings. Create, prepare, and maintain files and information for attorney handling. Distribute and track files, reports, and case information. Maintain records and statistics. Process incoming and outgoing mail.

Full Job Description with additional details is linked below

Legal Office Assistant

SALARY: $19.81 - $21.86 Hourly

CLOSING DATE: Continuous

All applications must be submitted by 5:00 p.m. on the date the position closes.

WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED IN THIS ROLE:

High school diploma or GED plus two years of general secretarial work. Comparable combination of education and experience may be considered. Must successfully complete pre-employment background process. Working knowledge of modern office practices and procedures. Skill in operating a personal computer accurately and with reasonable speed. Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, other agencies, and the public. Ability to maintain professional appearance and demeanor.

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’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.