Legal Assistant jobs in South Dakota
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Legal Assistant
- KMRG, LLC
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Pierre, SD
FULL_TIME
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ROLE
We need an experienced Legal Assistant to support the U.S. Attorney’s Office District of South Dakota (USAO SD) Department of Justice (DOJ).
This is a full-time opportunity. We can offer job security and stability, a competitive salary, and a comprehensive benefits package.
Apply today!
Responsibilities- Work directly with Witnesses prior to, during, and after trial
- Work with Witnesses concerning travel arrangements, appearance date/time
- Use judgment to determine when attorney’s should be notified of the Witness’ special circumstances or needs
- Confer with attorneys about Witness appearance, special circumstances, or needs
- Complete and submit proper documentation for special authorizations and obtain prior approvals
- Ensure all travel documents and appearance date and time have been provided to the Witness
- Make necessary arrangements for Witness travel and lodging
- Coordinate travel according to Department of Justice (DOJ) policies and procedures
- Meet with Witnesses upon arrival to designated hearing or pre-trial conference
- Provide Witnesses a courtroom orientation, accompany them to court, and ensure a safe waiting area is available
- Collect necessary documentation and signatures for Witness reimbursement documents
- Prepare and submit documentation for Witness reimbursement, i.e., vouchers and other required documentation
- Furnish requested information concerning pending and completed Witness vouchers
- Determine and resolve any of the Witness’ special circumstances or needs (e.g., authorizations, international travel, military/federal employment, etc.)
- Gather required documentation and reconcile Government Travel Accounts
- Obtain information, confer, and coordinate with the Court, Probation, Pretrial, U.S. Marshals Service, investigative agencies, and other counterparts, when necessary
- Complete forms and documents according to style and format rules
- Compose original letters that do not require legal interpretations
- Apply knowledge of legal procedures and terminology
- Establish and maintain a variety of files, documents and databases
- Assemble documents and other information for file records and retention policies
- Establish and maintain calendar and/or database of active and pending Witness appearances
- Track hearings, trial dates, Grand Jury and scheduling conferences
- Perform other administrative and logistical Witness management duties as required/assigned
- One (1) year of progressive and relevant experience
- Proficient in word processing, document management, and Microsoft Office Suite
- Experience with business administration is preferred
- Preference for Bachelor’s degree in related field
- Federal Building Suite 337, 225 South Pierre Street, Pierre, SD, 57501
- N/A
- U.S. citizenship required since this role supports the U.S. federal government
- Department of Justice (DOJ)
- No travel required
- 40 hours per week
- 8 hours per day
- Employment Classification Eligibility — Nonexempt
- Not eligible for relocation benefits
Other Considerations: applicants will be subject to a background investigation. Individual’s primary workstation is located in an office area. The noise level in this environment is low to moderate. Regularly required to sit for extended periods up to 100% of the time; frequently required to move about to access file cabinets and use office equipment such as PC, copier, fax, telephone, cell phone, etc. Occasionally required to reach overhead, bend, and lift objects of up to 10 lbs. Specific vision abilities required by this job include the use of computer monitor screens up to 100% of the time.
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Legal Assistant
- CGS Federal (Contact Government Services)
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Pierre, SD
CONTRACTOR
- Employment Type: Full Time, Mid-levelDepartment: LegalAs a CGS Legal Assistant, you will be responsible for performing administrative and organizational Litigation Support for the United States Attorn...
- 17 Days Ago
Legal Assistant
- Alvine Law Firm, LLP
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Sioux Falls, SD
FULL_TIME
- Legal AssistantSuccessful and growing law office specializing in personal injury and workers’ compensation claims is seeking an experienced legal assistant/paralegal to work directly with attorneys in...
- 19 Days Ago
Legal Assistant/Paralegal
- Gunderson, Palmer, Nelson & Ashmore, LLP
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Pierre, SD
FULL_TIME
- Gunderson, Palmer, Nelson, & Ashmore LLP is seeking a legal assistant/paralegal for its office located in Pierre, South Dakota. Our Pierre office engages in general private practice, including areas o...
- Just Posted
Paralegal/Legal Assistant I
- CGS Federal (Contact Government Services)
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Pierre, SD
FULL_TIME
- Employment Type: Full-Time, Entry LevelDepartment: LegalAs a CGS paralegal, you will work under the direction of a Supervisory Paralegal or Project Supervisor. You will provide litigation and administ...
- 17 Days Ago
Legal Assistant/Paralegal
- Bantz, Gosch & Cremer, LLC
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Aberdeen, SD
FULL_TIME
- Bantz, Gosch & Cremer, LLC, a law firm in Aberdeen, South Dakota, seeks a full-time legal secretary, legal assistant, or paralegal to support legal services to clients. *Candidate will manage client f...
- 19 Days Ago
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About South Dakota
South Dakota (/- dəˈkoʊtə/ (listen)) is a U.S. state in the Midwestern region of the United States. It is named after the Lakota and Dakota Sioux Native American tribes, who compose a large portion of the population and historically dominated the territory. South Dakota is the seventeenth largest by area, but the fifth smallest by population and the 5th least densely populated of the 50 United States. As the southern part of the former Dakota Territory, South Dakota became a state on November 2, 1889, simultaneously with North Dakota. Pierre is the state capital and Sioux Falls, with a populat...
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Income Estimation for Legal Assistant jobs
$44,605 to $59,081
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