Legal Office Assistant
WHY JOIN OUR TEAM:
The Minnehaha County Public Defender's Office invites applications for a Legal Office Assistant to join our team of legal professionals! The Legal Office Assistant performs complex legal secretarial administrative work.
This rewarding position works in a fast-paced office and employees enjoy a comprehensive benefits package including paid holidays; health, dental, vision, and life insurance; generous PTO program; extended sick leave program; inclusion into the South Dakota Retirement System (SDRS); and a deferred compensation plan!
Please attach a cover letter and resume to the online application.
The hiring range is $19.81/hr - $21.86/hr with the full earning potential of $28.70/hr.
Posting will remain open until position is filled. Review of applications will begin on April 12, 2023.
CLOSING DATE: Continuous
All applications must be submitted by 5:00 p.m. on the date the position closes.
HOW YOU WILL MAKE AN IMPACT:
Answer and direct phone calls. Greet and assist clients and other walk-in traffic.
Type, prepare, and send papers, reports, forms, and correspondence of a legal nature including letters, orders, affidavits, motions, summonses, and briefs.
Take and transcribe notes and dictation. File and route legal documents.
Maintain scheduling calendars. Arrange and schedule legal proceedings.
Make copies, request reports and records, and create, prepare and maintain files.
Prepare and track employee leave time for timesheet; track attorney time for billing purposes.
Assist in filing pleadings; ensure that procedures required by various motions are completed.
Full Job Description with additional details is linked below:
WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED IN THIS ROLE:
High school diploma or GED and two years of secretarial work experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Working knowledge of modern office practices and procedures and legal terminology.
Minnehaha County is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion or creed, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, sex or gender including pregnancy, sexual orientation and gender identity, marital status, age, disability, veteran’s status, genetic information, or any other legally protected status. Arrangements for accommodations required by disabilities can be made by contacting Human Resources at (605) 367-4337.