Deputy Court Clerk Magistrate I

South Dakota State Government; Pierre (SD); On-site; USD 22,980 - 32,729; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

11-13 paid holidays per year

Extensive sick and vacation leave

Health and flexible benefits

Continuing education opportunities

Retirement benefits

Job summary

A state government agency in Pierre, SD, seeks a clerical assistant for the Unified Judicial System. The position involves managing court case files, scheduling hearings, and providing customer service to the public. Candidates require a high school diploma or GED and one year of clerical experience. This role offers $20.22 per hour and a comprehensive benefits package, emphasizing a supportive work environment.

Qualifications

• Requires a high school diploma or GED and one year of general clerical experience.
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Must be a citizen of the United States and a resident of South Dakota.

Responsibilities

• Maintaining case files from initial to final disposition.
• Assisting in maintaining court calendars and scheduling hearings.
• Providing customer service and information on court protocols.
• Handling in-court exhibits and assisting in courtroom proceedings.

Skills

Time management

Organization

Customer service

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Overview

Job ID: 33062
Agency: Unified Judicial System, Sixth Judicial Circuit
Location: Pierre, SD
Salary: $20.22 per hour
Closing date: 10/02/2025

For more information on the Unified Judicial System, please visit http://ujs.sd.gov. The Unified Judicial System (UJS) is dedicated to providing a fair, impartial, and accessible court system that upholds the rule of law and is worthy of the public's trust and confidence. Our vision is justice for all. Our employees are our most valuable resource and crucial to accomplishing our mission. We seek talented and motivated individuals to be the face of the court system and help ensure that the Court and all the people that come before it receive the highest level of service. Our dedicated staff work to enhance community safety and ensure victims\' rights while treating all individuals with dignity and respect.

UJS offers a comprehensive benefits package including 11-13 paid holidays per year, extensive sick and vacation leave, paid family leave, military training leave, health and flexible benefits, regular working hours, continuing education opportunities, retirement benefits, a great working environment, and more.

Position purpose

This position assists with cases filed with the court clerk's office including criminal, civil, traffic, and other cases from initial filing to final disposition by developing and maintaining case files, assisting with scheduling and assigning hearings, assisting in courtroom proceedings, and implementing procedures for monetary dispositions. It provides customer services daily to a wide variety of individuals and agencies; performs magistrate duties as assigned; and acts on behalf of the court clerk in his or her absence.

Responsibilities

• Maintaining case files for criminal, civil, traffic, and other cases from initial to final disposition in accordance with established procedures and designated timelines.
• Assisting in maintaining court calendars by scheduling hearings according to procedures.
• Providing customer service in many different ways to many different people by providing information about the courts protocols and procedures to ensure accurate information.
• Providing assistance in court rooms by maintaining case files and minutes of proceedings; handling in-court exhibits; empanelling juries; recording proceedings; managing sound and video equipment; and providing court interpretive services when needed to facilitate processes of the court.
• Performing clerk magistrate duties as assigned to assist the circuit court in disposing of civil actions and provide direct court contact for average citizens.
• Performing other work as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Requires a high school diploma or GED and one year of general clerical experience, or an equivalent combination of related education and experience. Upon hire, the successful applicant must meet the following requirements before beginning employment:

1. MUST BE A CITIZEN OF THE UNITED STATES
2. RESIDENT OF THE STATE OF SOUTH DAKOTA
3. A VOTING RESIDENT WITHIN THE CIRCUIT

Successful completion of a criminal background investigation is required for employment.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Knowledge: court processes and procedures; legal terminology; general office and bookkeeping practices.

Skills: time management; organization; customer service.

Ability: communicate effectively both verbally and in writing; learn on the job using manuals and context; listen and understand; work independently; recognize and defuse escalating situations with customers and staff; use computers and related software systems proficiently; multi-task and adapt quickly to change; prioritize work activities to ensure most important items are done first.

Other information

The State of South Dakota, Unified Judicial System 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 I-9. The Unified Judicial System as an employer will be using E-Verify to complete employment eligibility verification upon hire.

You may view our benefits information at https://ujs.sd.gov/media/gbtinrye/come_work_for_us.pdf

Apply at: https://gen-stateofsouthdako-trn.inforcloudsuite.com/hcm/xmlhttp/shorturl.do?key=2FA

Unified Judicial System
500 East Capitol Avenue
Pierre, SD 57501-5070
Phone: [phone]
"An Equal Opportunity Employer"

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