Intern - Paralegal (Summer)

South Dakota State Government; Pierre (SD); On-site; USD 22,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

South Dakota State Government through the Office of the Attorney General seeks a Summer Intern - Paralegal in Pierre. The intern will assist with pleadings review, data entry, and legal support tasks under supervision.

Applicants must be enrolled as a part-time or full-time student and have completed at least one year of study. A background check and drug screening are required; preference for juniors/seniors and South Dakota residents.

Qualifications

• Enrolled as a part-time/full-time student at time of application.
• Must have completed one year (nine months) of their program by internship start.

Responsibilities

• Review pleadings and perform data entry.
• Establish tickler dates and close civil forfeiture files.
• Enter disposition and closure information into the database.
• Compile information for service procedures and receipt affidavits of service.
• File documents and collaborate with paralegals and assisting attorneys.

Education

Enrolled as part-time or full-time student

Job description

Session: Summer (May - August)

Position Title: Intern - Office of the Attorney General - Paralegal

Hiring Manager: Nolan Welker

Agency: Office of Attorney General

Location: Pierre

Minimum Salary: $19.09

*APPLICANT MUST BE A CURRENT PART-TIME OR FULL-TIME STUDENT (MINIMUM OF 6 CREDIT HOURS) IN UPCOMING SEMESTER OR IN THE IMMEDIATELY PRECEDING SEMESTER.

Position Description:

This position will review pleadings, perform data entry of required information, establish tickler dates, close civil forfeiture files, enter disposition and closure information into database, compile information needed for service procedures, receipt affidavits of service, file all documents in appropriate files, and work closely with paralegals and assisting attorneys as needed.

Qualifications:

Applicant must be enrolled as a part-time/full-time student at a college, university, or technical institute at the time they apply. By the start of the internship, the student should have completed one year (nine months) of their chosen program.

All students are encouraged to apply, but preference may be given to applicants with a standing of junior/senior, South Dakota residents, and students of South Dakota institutions.

Successful applicant(s) will be required to undergo a background investigation. An arrest/conviction record will not necessarily bar employment. Offers of employment are conditional upon successful completion of a drug screening.

*Positions can be filled prior to the closing date.*

'An Equal Opportunity Employer'