Legal Administrative Assistant

South Dakota State Government; Sioux Falls (SD); On-site; USD 39,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

The Office of the Attorney General in Sioux Falls, SD is seeking an administrative support specialist to assist attorneys in the Criminal Litigation Division. Responsibilities include typing, proofreading, finalizing confidential letters and legal forms, and electronic filing in state and federal courts.

The ideal candidate demonstrates dependability, professional conduct with the public, excellent English grammar, and the ability to work independently while passing a background investigation.

Qualifications

• This role requires fast, accurate typing and strong English grammar.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and legal terminology is essential.
• Ability to work independently and maintain confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Type, proof, and finalize confidential letters and legal documents.
• Electronically file legal documents in SD courts, district courts, and appeals.
• Research information using various sources for legal documents.

Skills

Typing 60 wpm

Microsoft Office proficiency

Telephone etiquette

Independent work

Background investigation clearance

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

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Job ID: 36862
Agency: Office of Attorney General, Criminal Litigation Division
Location: Sioux Falls, SD
Salary: $28.00-$32.00 Hourly, depending on qualifications
Pay Grade: G
Closing Date: 9/9/2026

This is a full-time position with the Office of the Attorney General. For more information on the Office of the Attorney General, please visit http://atg.sd.gov.

This position provides administrative support for the attorneys at the Office of Attorney General. It provides secretarial/clerical duties using legal terminology, procedures and documents which includes:

• typing, proofing, and/or finalizing confidential and sensitive letters, memo, legal documents and legal forms;
• electronically filing legal documents in the South Dakota and District Courts, and the Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals;
• researching information using various sources for legal documents, forms, etc.

The Ideal Candidate Will Have:

• dependable, friendly, approachable and positive attitude;
• ability to conduct themselves in a professional manner with the public and in an office environment;
• excellent telephone etiquette;
• independent work habits that keep them on track;
• ability to accomplish tasks without direct supervision.

Knowledge of:

• office practices and procedures;
• excellent spoken and written English grammar.

Skills to:

• use Microsoft Office products effectively;
• type at a minimum of 60 words per minute.

Ability to:

• establish and maintain effective working relationship with office personnel;
• work independently on assignments with accuracy;
• pass a background investigation.

A certificate is not necessary to be considered.

This position is exempt from the Civil Service Act.

This position is eligible for Veterans' Preference per ARSD 55:10:02:08.

Successful applicant(s) will be required to undergo a background investigation. An arrest/conviction record will not necessarily bar employment.

The State of South Dakota 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 State of South Dakota as an employer will be using E-Verify to complete employment eligibility verification upon hire.

The State of South Dakota offers $0 premium employee health insurance option plus eleven paid holidays, generous vacation and sick leave accrual, dental, vision, and other insurance options, and retirement benefits. You can view our benefits information here. This position is a member of Class A retirement under SDRS.

South Dakota Bureau of Human Resources and Administration
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http://bhr.sd.gov/workforus

An Equal Opportunity Employer