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Paralegal
State of South Dakota
Pierre, UAE
Full Time
Entry
Onsite
4 weeks ago
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About the Role
The State of South Dakota Office of the Attorney General seeks a Paralegal to provide administrative support to attorneys in the Civil Litigation Division. Duties include filing documents, managing case files, drafting subpoenas, and assisting with trial preparation.
Key Skills for This Role
Legal ResearchDocument DraftingCase ManagementMicrosoft Office SuiteAdobeE discovery
Responsibilities
- Provide administrative support to attorneys within the office
- File documents with various courts
- Maintain files in an electronic case management system
- Draft subpoenas for the procurement of records
- Assemble and organize discovery
- Compile exhibits
- Assist with trial preparation
- Prepare appendices on briefs
Requirements
- Completion of an Associate or Baccalaureate Degree in Business Law or Legal Studies, or completion of an ABA approved paralegal training program, or two years of advanced clerical work with experience in a legal services operation, or equivalent combination
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe, and other commonly used computer programs
- Knowledge of legal terminology, forms, and procedures
- Ability to pass an extensive background investigation
Full Job Posting
Job Overview
- This is a full time position with the Office of the Attorney General, Civil Litigation Division, located in Pierre, SD. Salary: $25.00 27.50 Hourly. Closing Date: July 3, 2026.
Duties
- Providing administrative support to attorneys within the office
- Filing documents with various courts
- Maintaining files in an electronic case management system
- Drafting subpoenas for the procurement of records
- Assembling and organizing discovery
- Compiling exhibits
- Assisting with trial preparation
- Preparing appendices on briefs
- Performing other related work as required
Ideal Candidate Qualifications
- Completion of an Associate or Baccalaureate Degree in Business Law or Legal Studies, or completion of an ABA approved paralegal training program, or two years of advanced clerical work with experience in a legal services operation, or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe, and other commonly used computer programs
- Knowledge of E discovery platforms, electronic case management systems, and trial presentation software
- Knowledge of office practices and procedures
- Knowledge of English and grammar skills
- Knowledge of legal reference materials
- Knowledge of legal terminology, forms, and procedures
- Skill to communicate effectively
- Skill to pay attention to detail
- Skill to problem solve
- Skill to exercise sound judgment
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships
- Ability to work independently on assignments
Benefits
- $0 premium employee health insurance option
- Eleven paid holidays
- Generous vacation and sick leave accrual
- Dental, vision, and other insurance options
- Retirement benefits (Class A retirement under SDRS)
Additional Requirements
- Applicants should submit a cover letter and resume by July 3, 2026.
- Apply online or submit application materials to Amanda Miiller, Deputy, Civil Litigation Division, Amanda.Miiller@state.sd.us.
- This position is exempt from the Civil Service Act.
- Eligible for Veterans' Preference per ARSD 55:10:02:08.
- Successful applicant(s) will be required to undergo a background investigation and an abuse and neglect screening. Offers conditional upon successful completion of a drug screening.
- If you possess a National Career Readiness Certificate, please submit it with your application.
- The State of South Dakota does not sponsor work visas. All persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States.
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