Explore a Career with Minnehaha County

Why Join Our Team

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.

How You Will Make an Impact

• 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.

What You Need to Succeed in this Role

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.

EEO Statement

Minnehaha County is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion or creed, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, sex or gender including pregnancy, sexual orientation and gender identity, marital status, age, disability, veteran’s status, genetic information, or any other legally protected status. Arrangements for accommodations required by disabilities can be made by contacting Human Resources at (605) 367-4337.