Employment Application
JOB OPPORTUNITY
UNION COUNTY DEPUTY REGISTER OF DEEDS
Work hours 8:30am – 5:00pm, Monday -Friday. Must work well with the public. Computer skills a plus. Job description available at Register of Deeds Office. Paid Holidays, Health Insurance, Life Insurance, Retirement, Vacation & Sick Leave. Apply at the Register of Deeds Office 209 E Main Street, Suite 210 Elk Point, SD 57025. Questions, please call 605-356-2191. Open until filled. Union County is an equal opportunity employer
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Legal Office Assistant
Union County State’s Attorney Now Hiring a Legal Office Assistant to perform a variety of secretarial and clerical work of a legal nature and assisting attorneys in the preparation of legal documents and the filing and organization of court information.
Job Responsibilities:
Prepare and manage a caseload of predominantly felony cases. Prepare cases for legal proceedings. Prepare and draft correspondence and assist in the filing of legal documents. Answer and direct phone calls. Greet and assist victims of crime and other walk-in traffic. File and route legal documents. Enter information into the computer. Make copies. Request reports, video and records from a variety of Law Enforcement Agencies. Provide defense attorneys with collected reports, video and records. Create, prepare, and maintain files. Gather, sort, organize and prepare files and information for attorney handling. Distribute, log and track files, reports, and case information. Prepare documents for the court. Assist attorneys with document preparation and filing of court information. Assist in the preparation of Felony Jury Trials. Process incoming and outgoing mail. Wage depends on experience but will range $21.00 to $24.00 per hour.
Applicants Should Have:
High school diploma or GED and two years of general secretarial work. A comparable combination of education and experience may be considered. Must be able to work in fast paced environment, have outstanding organizational skills, and strong work ethic.
Highly Qualified Candidates Will Have:
Three or more years of secretarial experience. Strong technical and skills in a variety of word and data processing programs. Experience in a legal environment. Knowledge of legal terminology. Experience with Karpel file system a plus.
Please contact Kathy Zenner at [email protected] for inquiries or submission of resume and references.
Deputy State’s Attorney, Union County, South Dakota
The Union County State’s Attorney’s Office has an opening for a full-time Deputy State’s Attorney. This position will perform professional legal services on behalf of the State of South Dakota, Union County and county departments in criminal and civil court, as well as administrative proceedings. This position serves under the general direction of the Union County State’s Attorney. Duties vary but include the prosecution of criminal cases, juvenile crimes, and juvenile abuse and neglect cases. Salary is $75,000 with an excellent benefits package. Apply directly to the Union County State’s Attorney. Email [email protected] with questions.
Fulltime 911 Dispatcher, $19.50 to $22.50 per hr. depending on experience, Vacation, Sick, Personal, longevity, Health Ins., Life Ins., retirement. Must be available for all shifts including Weekends and Holidays. Shifts may vary between 8-12 hours, Shift Differential .50 cents for Evenings and .60 cents for Nights. Must be 18, able to pass background check, physical and hearing tests. Within the 1st year you must spend (paid) 2 weeks in Pierre for certification.
The Union County State’s Attorney’s Office will consider a law student to work within the office as a volunteer internship and/or a for-credit externship through your respective law school externship program. This office has worked with law students for our SD Law School in Vermillion, SD as well as with Law Schools from other states. Please call or contact State’s Attorney Kathy Zenner to inquire about this opportunity.
Email me at [email protected] or call me at 605-356-2666
UNION COUNTY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER