Legal Administrative Assistant (Part Time

Legal Administrative Assistant (Part Time)

Job

Agency:
Office of the Attorney General, Administrative Support Staff

Location:

Pierre, SD

Salary: $19.00 Hourly

Pay Grade: 02

Closing Date:
August 21, 2026

• obtaining and providing information by telephone and in person in a professionally and courteously;
• maintaining composure, professionalism, efficiency, and accuracy during periods of peak workload, frequent interruptions, and changing priorities;
• greeting office guests in person in a professional, courteous, and exceptional customer-service;
• adapting established procedures to meet operational needs;
• typing, proofing, and/or finalizing confidential and sensitive letters, memo, legal documents and legal forms;
• other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

• experience with secretarial and administrative support duties;
• dependable, friendly, approachable and positive attitude;
• ability to conduct themselves in a professional manner with the public and in an office environment;
• excellent telephone etiquette;
• independent work habits that keep them on track;
• ability to accomplish tasks without direct supervision.

• office practices and procedures;
• excellent spoken and written English grammar.

• use Microsoft Office products effectively;
• use office technology, computerized information systems, and standard office software used to support administrative operations;
• type at a minimum of 60 words per minute.

• work independently on assignments with accuracy;
• pass a background investigation.

This position is exempt from the Civil Service Act.

This position is eligible for Veterans’ Preference per ARSD 55:10:02:08.

Successful applicant(s) will be required to undergo a background investigation. An arrest/conviction record will not necessarily bar employment.

Successful applicant(s) will undergo an abuse and neglect screening. Offers of employment are conditional upon successful completion of a drug screening.

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.

Please note this is a temporary or seasonal, non-benefited position, exempt from civil service.

South Dakota Bureau of Human Resources and Administration

Telephone:  Email: careers.us

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"An Equal Opportunity Employer"