Legal Administrative Specialist
About The Position
The Minnehaha County Public Advocate's Office invites applications for an Legal Administrative Specialist to join our team! We are a small office looking for a Legal Administrative Specialist to support attorneys with legal administrative tasks such as preparing legal documents, scheduling appointments, preparing case information for client files, and assisting clients. Our employees enjoy a comprehensive benefits package including paid holidays; health, dental, vision, and life insurance; generous PTO program; extended sick leave program; inclusion in the South Dakota Retirement System (SDRS); and a deferred compensation plan. The hiring range for this position is $25.53 - $28.15 Hourly Applications will be accepted until 05:00 PM Central on 02/12/2026.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED plus two years related work experience. Comparable combination of education and experience may be considered.
- Must successfully complete pre-employment background process.
- Working knowledge of modern office practices and procedures.
- Skill in operating a personal computer with speed and accuracy.
- Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, other agencies, and the public.
- Ability to maintain professional appearance and demeanor.
Responsibilities
- Manage incoming phone calls, welcome clients, and assist walk-in visitors.
- Prepare legal documents, including letters, orders, affidavits, motions, summonses, and briefs.
- Take and transcribe notes and dictation, ensuring accuracy.
- Coordinate, monitor, and update scheduling and arrangements for legal proceedings.
- Copy, request, and organize reports and records.
- Establish and maintain effective filing and information management systems for accurate recording, storage, retrieval, and utilization of data.
- Prepare and track employee leave time for timesheet.
- Monitor attorney time for billing purposes.
- Process incoming and outgoing mail.
- Prepare purchase orders and county vouchers for processing and payment.
- Coordinate office supply orders.
- Assist in filing pleadings and ensure completion of procedures required by various motions.
Benefits
- paid holidays
- health, dental, vision, and life insurance
- generous PTO program
- extended sick leave program
- inclusion in the South Dakota Retirement System (SDRS)
- deferred compensation plan
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
