South Dakota State Government
Location
Pierre, SD | United States
Job description
Job Description
PLEASE ATTACH THE ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS LISTED AT THE BOTTOM OF THIS PAGE Job ID: 26309
Agency: Department of Education
Location: Pierre
Salary: $22.06 - $27.56 per hour, depending on experience
Pay Grade: GH-H
Closing Date: Open Until Filled
The Department of Education - Legal Office is looking for a Legal Assistant!!
This position works in a typical office environment with a Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. (40 hours/week), schedule. Duties include:
- conducting legal, statistical, and documentary research and investigations;
- locating and interviewing witnesses;
- reviewing and summarizing legal documents (i.e. depositions, witness statements, pretrial discovery documents, and exhibits and evidence for hearings or trials);
- drafting legal documents, correspondence, and pleadings;
- attending depositions, court or administrative hearings, and trials;
- organizing and indexing trial or hearing materials;
- drafting orders, subpoenas, motions, and briefs;
- assembling and compiling charts, exhibits, and reports; and
- conducting client interviews and maintaining general contact with clients under the supervision of an attorney.
What we offer to you beyond the paycheck: - Health Insurance (Low & High Deductible Single and Family Plans)
- Well-Being Program
- Employee Assistance Program
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Health Savings Account
- Basic Life Insurance Coverage (free to employee)
- Membership in South Dakota Retirement System
- Leave:
- Vacation Leave (15 paid vacation days per year)
- Sick Leave (14 paid sick days)
- Paid Family Leave (40 hours per week for twelve weeks for birth or adoption of a child)
- Military Leave (15 paid days per calendar year)
- 11 Paid Holidays
- Longevity Pay
- Semimonthly Pay Periods
- Eligibility for Meal Per Diems
- Paid Overtime (if applicable)
This is a full-time position with the Department of Education - Legal Office. For more information on the Department of Education, please visit .
The Ideal Candidate Will Have: Knowledge of:
- legal terminology;
- legal concepts and practices;
- legal research techniques and procedures;
- judicial processes;
- parliamentarian procedure; and
- open meetings and public records.
Ability to:
- analyze facts, evidence, and precedents and arrive at a logical interpretation;
- review decisions and investigative reports in relation to prescribed laws and regulations;
- use discretion regarding confidential material and to understand the legal code of ethics;
- establish and maintain effective working relationships with coworkers and the public;
- prepare legal reports and documents;
- communicate findings and information clearly and concisely;
- prepare meeting agendas, minutes, reports, correspondence; and
- organize and maintain legal files.
Additional Requirements: To be considered, please attach your resume. This position is eligible for Veterans' Preference per ARSD 55:10:02:08.
NCRC: If you possess a National Career Readiness Certificate, please submit the certificate with your application. For more information on how to acquire a National Career Readiness Certificate contact a South Dakota Department of Labor and Regulation Job Service Office. A certificate is not necessary to be considered.
The State of South Dakota does not sponsor work visas for new or existing employees. All persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and complete an Employment Eligibility Verification, Form I-9. The State of South Dakota as an employer will be using E-Verify to complete employment eligibility verification upon hire.
The State of South Dakota offers employer paid health insurance plus eleven paid holidays, generous vacation and sick leave accrual, dental, vision, and other insurance options, and retirement benefits. You can view our benefits information at . This position is a member of Class A retirement under SDRS.
Must apply online:
You must apply online, emailed resumes or submissions will not be accepted.
South Dakota Bureau of Human Resources
Telephone: 605.773.3148 Email:
[email protected] "An Equal Opportunity Employer"
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