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Canton, SD, United States
Paralegal
Legal Staff
Company Review
Full-time
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Paralegal Job Details Apply Print Share ? Salary - Hourly Location 104 N. Main St. Canton, SD Job Type Full-Time Department State's Attorney Job Number 23-03 Description Benefits Questions General Information Come join one of the fastest counties in the country! We are looking for an experienced paralegal to join our State Attorney's team. This position is based in the Lincoln County Courthouse in Canton. We work 8a-5p Monday - Friday unless otherwise noted. The Paralegal performs paraprofessional legal work and administrative support work. Responsibilities include drafting legal documents, performing legal research, preparing and processing subpoenas, assisting with case management, maintaining civil court documents and files, and reviewing and processing arrest reports.
Examples of Duties Include Draft and review legal documents including research memorandums, briefs, pleadings, contracts, correspondence, and legislation. Ensure all necessary paperwork and information is prepared prior to proceedings. Collect and relay information. Perform legal research, investigate, review police reports, and assist attorneys in determining appropriate charges. Prepare cases and files for legal proceedings and grand jury presentation. Attend hearings. Create and maintain resource filing systems, office brief bank, office handbook, and office law library. Create and maintain templates and assist in the development of programs. Contact witnesses, victims, and grand jury members on changes or updates to legal proceedings. Prepare grand jury room for proceedings. Attend hearings. Prepare and process subpoenas. Coordinate and schedule law enforcement officers to testify in court. Initiate communication with victims, witnesses, attorneys, law enforcement, medical professionals, and others to obtain information for legal filing. Schedule court reporters. Screen and direct incoming phone calls. Provide aid and support to legal office assistant. Agency Lincoln County (SD) Website Address 104 N. Main Canton, South Dakota, 57013
Qualification and Experience Minimum Qualifications Successful completion of a two-year program in paralegal or legal assistant studies. Comparable combination of education and experience may be considered. Preferred Qualifications Two years of paralegal experience. Strong technical background and computer skills.
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Qualification and ExperienceMinimum Qualifications Successful completion of a two-year program in paralegal or legal assistant studies. Comparable combination of education and experience may be considered. Preferred Qualifications Two years of paralegal experience. Strong technical background and computer skills.
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