Legal Assistant (Part-Time)

Meade County; Sturgis (SD); On-site; USD 26,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Meade County in Sturgis, SD, is seeking a qualified candidate for the State’s Attorney Office. The role involves welcoming the public, scheduling appointments, preparing legal documents, providing discovery materials, and assisting attorneys in criminal, civil, and juvenile matters.

Starting wage is $22.73 per hour, non-exempt, wage grade 12. The ideal candidate will maintain composure under pressure, exercise discretion with confidential information, and demonstrate strong organizational and

Qualifications

• Maintain composure under stressful circumstances.
• Maintain a courteous and professional relationship with the public.
• Possess discretion for confidential investigations.
• Demonstrate strong organizational skills.
• Experience with Microsoft Office (Word and Excel).
• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Experience with a legal background preferred.

Responsibilities

• Welcome the public in person or over the phone, answer questions, and direct individuals to appropriate personnel.
• Schedule appointments for attorneys.
• Provide documents to the public such as bad check prosecution paperwork, and petitions for mental health and chemical dependency involuntary commitments.
• Assist in the preparation of legal documents for juvenile and adult criminal court.
• Assist the legal secretary and attorney assigned to Magistrate Court.
• Provide discovery to defense attorneys and individuals representing themselves.
• Other duties as designated.

Skills

Discretion with confidential matters

Composure under pressure

Courteous professional demeanor

Communication with colleagues

Organizational skills

Microsoft Office (Word & Excel)

High School Diploma or GED

Legal background preferred

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Meade County

Department: State's Attorney Office
Posting: #26-19
Posting Type: Internal & Open Announcement
Closing Date: Open Until Filled
Starting Wage $22.73 hour – Non-Exempt
Wage Grade:12

Position Description

The State’s Attorney represents Meade County citizens, county government officials, and the State of South Dakota in criminal, civil and juvenile matters. Thus, a candidate for position must possess discretion, patience, and an exceptional ability to communicate with individuals from all backgrounds. This role requires an individual to work as a team member in State’s Attorney office and with other agencies including law enforcement agencies and court staff.

Typical Duties

• Welcome the public in person or over the phone, answer questions, and direct individuals to appropriate personnel.
• Schedule appointments for attorneys.
• Provide documents to the public such as bad check prosecution paperwork, and petitions for mental health and chemical dependency involuntary committals.
• Assist in the preparation of legal documents to include paperwork associated with both juvenile and adult criminal court
• Assist the legal secretary and attorney assigned to Magistrate Court.
• Provide discovery to defense attorneys and individuals representing themselves.
• Other duties as designated.

Minimum Qualifications

• Maintain composure under stressful circumstances.
• Possess discretion as this office assists law enforcement with confidential criminal investigations. The juvenile matters of which this office is involved are confidential as well.
• Maintain a courteous and professional relationship with the public.
• Effectively voice thoughts and concerns to coworkers and staff members from this office and other offices.
• Demonstrate strong organizational skills.
• Experience with Microsoft Office, including word and excel.
• Have a High School Diploma or GED Certification, or to a university or technical school.
• Experience with legal background is preferred.

Additional Information Required

• Submit a resume, three references, and two letters of recommendations. Provide a transcript of university or technical school was completed within the last three years.

Physical Demands

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear and use hands to type and manage items.
• The employee frequently is required to sit, stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms.
• The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance.
• The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to ten pounds and occasionally lift and/ or move up to twenty-five pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

• The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.

Examination, Testing and Certification

• Successful completion of oral interview.
• Other such examination as deemed appropriate and necessary by the County and/or the State’s Attorney.