Intern - Paralegal (Summer)

the South Dakota State Government • Rapid City, SD

1d • Onsite

About The Position

This position will review pleadings, perform data entry of required information, establish tickler dates, close civil forfeiture files, enter disposition and closure information into database, compile information needed for service procedures, receipt affidavits of service, file all documents in appropriate files, and work closely with paralegals and assisting attorneys as needed.

Requirements

• Applicant must be enrolled as a part-time/full-time student at a college, university, or technical institute at the time they apply.
• By the start of the internship, the student should have completed one year (nine months) of their chosen program.
• Successful applicant(s) will be required to undergo a background investigation.
• Offers of employment are conditional upon successful completion of a drug screening.

Nice To Haves

• Preference may be given to applicants with a standing of junior/senior
• Preference may be given to South Dakota residents
• Preference may be given to students of South Dakota institutions

Responsibilities

• Review pleadings
• Perform data entry of required information
• Establish tickler dates
• Close civil forfeiture files
• Enter disposition and closure information into database
• Compile information needed for service procedures
• Receipt affidavits of service
• File all documents in appropriate files
• Work closely with paralegals and assisting attorneys as needed

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed