Legal Office Assistant

The Minnehaha County State's Attorney's Office invites applications for a Legal Office Assistant to join our team! As a vital member of our dynamic team of legal professionals, you'll play a crucial role in the justice system. Our office is home to 11 Legal Office Assistants who play a pivotal role in supporting attorneys with legal document preparation and the arrangement of legal proceedings.

 As a Legal Office Assistant, you'll have the opportunity to make an impact on our community. Your role will involve preparing and disseminating legal documents, assisting with legal proceedings, and supporting top prosecutorial attorneys in adult criminal cases, juvenile criminal cases, and abuse and neglect cases. 

Our employees enjoy a comprehensive benefits package 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. 

• Preparing and disseminating a wide range of legal documents, including letters, orders, complaints, warrants, summonses, motions, subpoenas, and briefs.
• Handling phone calls, and assisting walk-in visitors with their inquiries.
• Managing the copying, filing, and routing of legal documents for streamlined operations.
• Maintaining and updating scheduling calendars, facilitating smooth legal proceedings.
• Communicating with witnesses, victims, and grand jury members, keeping them informed of changes and updates in legal proceedings.
• Preparing the grand jury room for proceedings to ensure everything runs smoothly.
• Creating, preparing, and maintaining files and information for the attorneys you support.
• Efficiently distributing and tracking files, reports, and case information.
• Maintaining meticulous records and statistics for organizational purposes.
• Handling incoming and outgoing mail to keep our operations running seamlessly.

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.