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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
Paralegal Minnehaha County, SD - 3.5 Sioux Falls, SD Job Details Full-time $29.77 - $32.83 an hour 1 day ago Qualifications Computer operation Microsoft Outlook Word embeddings Employee relationship building Technical Proficiency Full Job Description Why Join Our Team The Minnehaha County State's Attorney's Office invites applications for a Paralegal. This position performs paraprofessional legal and administrative support work, including drafting legal documents, conducting legal research, preparing and processing subpoenas, and reviewing and managing tobacco and alcohol sale violations. The hiring range is $29.77-$32.83/hour. •Please attach a cover letter and resume to the online application.•How You Will Make an Impact 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. What You Need to Succeed in this Role Successful completion of a two-year program in paralegal or legal assistant studies and one year of relevant work experience. Comparable combination of education and experience. Must successfully complete pre-employment background process. Knowledge of legal research and investigation techniques and procedures. Ability to organize and implement complex procedures. Knowledge of and skill in using technology and related software systems. Effective verbal and written communication. Ability to build and maintain positive, collaborative relationships with colleagues, other agencies, and the public. Present a professional appearance and communicate with others in a respectful and approachable way. Possess excellent attention to detail with the ability to multi-task. Must be self-motivated and able to meet deadlines under pressure. Must possess a willingness to learn and exhibit flexibility in a fast-paced environment. Must have the ability to work as part of a team, as well as to work independently. High level of proficiency with Word and Outlook, experience with Excel and PowerPoint. EEO Statement 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.