Legal Assistant

KMRG, LLC•Pierre, SD

8d•$30,000 - $60,000•Onsite

About The Position

KMRG, LLC is hiring an experienced Legal Assistant to support the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of South Dakota (USAO SD), Department of Justice. This is a full-time, nonexempt position based at the Federal Building, Suite 337, 225 South Pierre Street, Pierre, South Dakota. The position works 40 hours per week, eight hours per day, and does not require travel. Telework is not available. U.S. citizenship is required because the role supports the federal government, and applicants will be subject to a background investigation. Relocation benefits are not available. The Legal Assistant provides witness-management support before, during, and after trials and other proceedings. Duties include coordinating witness appearances, travel, lodging, documentation, and reimbursements; working with attorneys and relevant court and government counterparts; and maintaining records, calendars, and databases. The role also performs administrative and logistical duties as assigned. The primary workstation is in an office area with low-to-moderate noise. The job regularly involves sitting for extended periods, potentially up to 100% of the time, and frequently involves moving around to access file cabinets and use office equipment. Occasional reaching overhead, bending, and lifting objects up to 10 pounds are required. Use of computer monitor screens may be required up to 100% of the time.

Requirements

One year of progressive and relevant experience.
Proficiency in word processing, document management, and Microsoft Office Suite.
U.S. citizenship is required.
Applicants are subject to a background investigation.

Nice To Haves

Experience with business administration.
Bachelor’s degree in a related field is preferred.

Responsibilities

Work directly with witnesses before, during, and after trial.
Coordinate with witnesses about travel arrangements and appearance dates and times.
Use judgment to determine when attorneys should be notified of witnesses’ special circumstances or needs, and confer with attorneys about those matters.
Complete and submit documentation for special authorizations and obtain prior approvals.
Ensure witnesses receive all travel documents and information about their appearance dates and times.
Arrange witness travel and lodging in accordance with Department of Justice policies and procedures.
Meet witnesses upon arrival at designated hearings or pretrial conferences.
Provide courtroom orientation, accompany witnesses to court, and ensure a safe waiting area is available.
Collect required documentation and signatures for witness reimbursement.
Prepare and submit witness reimbursement documentation, including vouchers and other required documents.
Provide requested information about pending and completed witness vouchers.
Determine and resolve witnesses’ special circumstances or needs, including authorizations, international travel, and military or federal employment matters.
Gather required documentation and reconcile Government Travel Accounts.
Obtain information and coordinate as necessary with the Court, Probation, Pretrial, the U.S. Marshals Service, investigative agencies, and other counterparts.
Complete forms and documents according to applicable style and format rules.
Compose original letters that do not require legal interpretation.
Apply knowledge of legal procedures and terminology.
Establish and maintain files, documents, and databases.
Assemble documents and other information for file records and retention policies.
Maintain a calendar and/or database of active and pending witness appearances.
Track hearings, trial dates, Grand Jury proceedings, and scheduling conferences.
Perform other assigned administrative and logistical witness-management duties.