Public Court Clerk: Case Management & Customer Service

State of South Dakota; Custer (SD); On-site; USD 57,939,000 - 68,880,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays

Sick leave

Vacation leave

Family leave

Military training leave

Health benefits

Retirement benefits

Job summary

The Unified Judicial System, Seventh Judicial Circuit, located in Custer, SD, seeks a court clerk/assistant to manage case files, schedule hearings, assist in court proceedings, and support magistrate duties from filing to disposition. The role emphasizes customer service, accountability, and adherence to court procedures.

Requires a high school diploma or GED and at least one year of clerical experience. Citizenship, SD residency, and circuit voting residency are required; background checks are

Qualifications

• Requires a high school diploma or GED and one year of general clerical experience.
• Must be a citizen of the United States, a resident of South Dakota, and a voting resident within the circuit.
• Successful completion of a criminal background investigation is required.

Responsibilities

• Maintain case files for criminal, civil, traffic, and other cases from initial to final disposition.
• Assist in maintaining court calendars by scheduling hearings.
• Provide customer service and information about court protocols to ensure correct information.
• Assist in courtrooms by maintaining case files, minutes, exhibits, empaneling juries, and recording proceedings.
• Perform magistrate duties as assigned and support the circuit court in disposing civil actions.
• Perform other work as assigned.

Skills

Time management

Organization

Customer service

Education

High school diploma or GED

1 year general clerical experience

Job description

The Unified Judicial System, Seventh Judicial Circuit, located in Custer, SD, seeks a court clerk/assistant to manage case files, schedule hearings, assist in court proceedings, and support magistrate duties from filing to disposition. The role emphasizes customer service, accountability, and adherence to court procedures.

Requires a high school diploma or GED and at least one year of clerical experience. Citizenship, SD residency, and circuit voting residency are required; background checks are