Paralegal

Paralegal

Salary

$29.77 - $32.83 Hourly

Location

415 N. Dakota Ave Sioux Falls, SD

Job Type

Full Time

Job Number

26-53

Department

States Attorney

Division

States Attorney

Opening Date

07/07/2026

Closing Date

7/21/2026 5:00 PM Central

• Description
• Benefits
• Questions

Why Join Our Team

The Minnehaha County States Attorneys Office invites applications for a Paralegal. This position performs paraprofessional legal and administrative support work, including drafting legal documents, conducting legal research, preparing and processing subpoenas, and reviewing and managing tobacco and alcohol sale violations.

The hiring range is $29.77-$32.83/hour.

• Please attach a cover letter and resume to the online application.

How You Will Make an Impact

• Provide paralegal support to attorneys by conducting legal research, drafting, reviewing, filing, and tracking legal documents.
• Manage criminal and civil case files, deadlines, discovery, and court calendars.
• Prepare trial and hearing materials and assist attorneys during proceedings.
• Organize, distribute, track, and redact discovery materials across formats.
• Interview witnesses and victims; prepare summaries; assist with preparation; testify when required.
• Prepare subpoenas, warrants, and interstate documents; coordinate witness logistics.
• Research and document criminal histories for case preparation and sentencing.
• Coordinate with law enforcement, courts, corrections, and victim/witness staff.
• Maintain templates, reference materials, and case-management data; support reporting and grant documentation.

Full Job Description with additional details is linked below:

Paralegal

What You Need to Succeed in this Role

Successful completion of a two-year program in paralegal or legal assistant studies and one year of relevant work experience. Comparable combination of education and experience. Must successfully complete pre-employment background process.

Knowledge of legal research and investigation techniques and procedures. Ability to organize and implement complex procedures. Knowledge of and skill in using technology and related software systems. Effective verbal and written communication. Ability to build and maintain positive, collaborative relationships with colleagues, other agencies, and the public. Present a professional appearance and communicate with others in a respectful and approachable way. Possess excellent attention to detail with the ability to multi-task. Must be self-motivated and able to meet deadlines under pressure. Must possess a willingness to learn and exhibit flexibility in a fast-paced environment. Must have the ability to work as part of a team, as well as to work independently. High level of proficiency with Word and Outlook, experience with Excel and PowerPoint.

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.

Insurance

• Coverage effective 1st of the month following 30 days of employment.
• Available for employees and dependents.

Health/Prescription - Minnehaha Countys health benefit plan offers low deductibles with two network options for coverage: Avera or Sanford. The county pays for 75% of the premium rates. Pharmacy benefits included.

Dental - Minnehaha County offers dental insurance through Delta Dental which covers 100% of diagnostic and preventative services.

Life Insurance - Minnehaha County provides a $15,000 basic life insurance policy for every full-time employee along with and additional $15,000 accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) benefit. Additional term life insurance and AD&D may be purchased by employees for themselves and dependents through payroll deduction.

Retirement

Retirement Plan - Minnehaha County participates in the South Dakota Retirement System. Employees receive a 6% match (8% for certified law enforcement). Other SDRS benefits include long term disability. Employees are vested after 3 years of continuous employment.

Deferred Compensation Plan - Employees may choose to save additional funds toward retirement on a pre-tax or after-tax (Roth IRA) basis through our supplemental retirement program.

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off (PTO) - earn approximately 130 hours annually, with increasing accruals with each year of service. PTO available beginning on day one.

Holiday Leave - 12 days per calendar year

Extended Sick Leave - approximately 65 hours per year

Flexible Spending Plan

Flexible Spending Reimbursement Accounts (FSA) - Minnehaha County offers FSA for Health Care and Dependent Care. This is a great way to put money aside for health and dependent care costs on a pre-tax basis.

Eye Med Vision Policy

Eye Med Insight Network - Minnehaha County offers a vision plan for employees and dependents! The plan offers low premiums with a frame or lens allowance of up to $130 per year and an annual eye exam. Choose from participating retailers such as Pearle Vision, Target Optical, LensCrafters and many others!

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Please indicate the highest level of your completed education:

• High school diploma or GED
• Some college
• Completion of a 2-year Paralegal or Legal Assistant course
• Associates degree
• Bachelors degree

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Please indicate the level of experience you have as a paralegal

• Less than one year
• 1 -2 years
• 2-3 years
• 3+ years
• I dont have any experience as a paralegal

Required Question

Employer Minnehaha County

Address 415 N Dakota Avenue

Sioux Falls, South Dakota, 57104

Phone 605-367-4337

Website http://jobs.minnehahacounty.gov