Deputy Court Clerk Magistrate I

State of South Dakota; Pierre (SD); On-site; Full time

Job summary

The Unified Judicial System of South Dakota seeks a talented individual for the position of Deputy Court Clerk Magistrate I in Pierre. This role supports court operations by managing case files, scheduling hearings, and providing essential customer service to the public. Candidates must possess a high school diploma or GED and have strong organizational and communication skills.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Paid holidays

Sick and vacation leave

Family leave

Health benefits

Retirement benefits

Qualifications

• Requires high school diploma or GED with one year of general clerical experience.
• Knowledge of court processes and legal terminology is essential.

Responsibilities

• Assists with cases filed in the court clerk's office, managing case files and scheduling hearings.
• Provides customer service and maintains case records during court proceedings.

Skills

Customer Service

Time Management

Organization

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

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Job ID: 31615

Agency: Unified Judicial System, Sixth Judicial Circuit

Location: Pierre, SD

Salary: $20.22 per hour

Closing date: Open until filled

For more information on the Unified Judicial System, please visit http://ujs.sd.gov .

The Mission of the South Dakota Unified Judicial System is to provide 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 receives the highest level of service. Our dedicated staff work to enhance community safety and ensure victim’s rights while treating all individuals with dignity and respect.

The Unified Judicial System offers a comprehensive benefits package consisting of 10-12 paid holidays every 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 court room proceedings, and implementing procedures for monetary dispositions; 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. Duties may include:

• 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;
• 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 court's protocols and procedures to make sure they receive correction information;
• providing customer service in many different ways to many different people by providing information about the court's protocols and procedures to make sure they receive correction information;
• providing assistance in court rooms by maintaining case files and minutes of proceedings; handling in-court exhibits; empanelling juries; recording proceedings; being responsible for sound and video equipment; and providing court interpretive services when needed to facilitate processes of the court;
• providing assistance in court rooms by maintaining case files and minutes of proceedings; handling in-court exhibits; empanelling juries; recording proceedings; being responsible for 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 to provide direct court contact for average citizens;
• performing clerk magistrate duties as assigned to assist the circuit court in disposing of civil actions and to provide direct court contact for average citizens;
• performing other work as assigned.
  
  

Minimum Qualifications

Requires a high school diploma or possession of a GED certificate 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:

• MUST BE A CITIZEN OF THE UNITED STATES,
• RESIDENT OF THE STATE OF SOUTH DAKOTA, AND
• A VOTING RESIDENT WITHIN THE CIRCUIT. (SD CONST. ART. V, SECTION 6)
  
  

If you already meet these requirements, please note them on your application details or on your resume.

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

Knowledge Of

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

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

Skill In

• time management;
• organization;
• customer service.
  
  

Ability To

• communicate effectively both verbally and in writing;
• learn on the job using written manuals and learn from 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.
  
  

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=1PF

Unified Judicial System

500 East Capitol Avenue

Pierre, SD 57501-5070

Phone: [phone]

"An Equal Opportunity Employer"

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Legal

• Industries

  Government Administration

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