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Paralegal
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What they do
A Paralegal or Legal Assistant assists attorneys and law offices with a variety of tasks ranging from administrative support to legal research and writing. Maintains and organizes files or file databases. Conducts legal or other background research, assists with preparation for trials or hearings, and drafts documents to be filed. Uses software for electronic discovery of materials such as email for a trial. May specialize in a particular area of the law such as corporate or criminal law, family law or real estate law.
$53,736 / year median in South Dakota
+6% projected growth
Job Description
- Please attach a cover letter and resume to the online application.
- Provide paralegal support to attorneys by conducting legal research, drafting, reviewing, filing, and tracking legal documents.
- Manage criminal and civil case files, deadlines, discovery, and court calendars.
- Prepare trial and hearing materials and assist attorneys during proceedings.
- Organize, distribute, track, and redact discovery materials across formats.
- Interview witnesses and victims; prepare summaries; assist with preparation; testify when required.
- Prepare subpoenas, warrants, and interstate documents; coordinate witness logistics.
- Research and document criminal histories for case preparation and sentencing.
- Coordinate with law enforcement, courts, corrections, and victim/witness staff.
- Maintain templates, reference materials, and case-management data; support reporting and grant documentation.