KMRG, LLC · 1 day ago
Legal Assistant
Pierre, SD
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$21/hr - $26/hr
1+ years expKMRG, LLC is seeking an experienced Legal Assistant to support the U.S. Attorney’s Office District of South Dakota. The role involves working directly with witnesses, coordinating travel arrangements, and ensuring proper documentation for witness reimbursement.
Information Technology & Services
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Work directly with Witnesses prior to, during, and after trial
Work with Witnesses concerning travel arrangements, appearance date/time
Use judgment to determine when attorney’s should be notified of the Witness’ special circumstances or needs
Confer with attorneys about Witness appearance, special circumstances, or needs
Complete and submit proper documentation for special authorizations and obtain prior approvals
Ensure all travel documents and appearance date and time have been provided to the Witness
Make necessary arrangements for Witness travel and lodging
Coordinate travel according to Department of Justice (DOJ) policies and procedures
Meet with Witnesses upon arrival to designated hearing or pre-trial conference
Provide Witnesses a courtroom orientation, accompany them to court, and ensure a safe waiting area is available
Collect necessary documentation and signatures for Witness reimbursement documents
Prepare and submit documentation for Witness reimbursement, i.e., vouchers and other required documentation
Furnish requested information concerning pending and completed Witness vouchers
Determine and resolve any of the Witness’ special circumstances or needs (e.g., authorizations, international travel, military/federal employment, etc.)
Gather required documentation and reconcile Government Travel Accounts
Obtain information, confer, and coordinate with the Court, Probation, Pretrial, U.S. Marshals Service, investigative agencies, and other counterparts, when necessary
Complete forms and documents according to style and format rules
Compose original letters that do not require legal interpretations
Apply knowledge of legal procedures and terminology
Establish and maintain a variety of files, documents and databases
Assemble documents and other information for file records and retention policies
Establish and maintain calendar and/or database of active and pending Witness appearances
Track hearings, trial dates, Grand Jury and scheduling conferences
Perform other administrative and logistical Witness management duties as required/assigned
Qualification
Required
One (1) year of progressive and relevant experience
Proficient in word processing, document management, and Microsoft Office Suite
U.S. citizenship required since this role supports the U.S. federal government
Preferred
Experience with business administration is preferred
Preference for Bachelor's degree in related field
Benefits
Job security and stability
A competitive salary
A comprehensive benefits package
Company
KMRG, LLC
KMRG, LLC is a forward-thinking company that empowers public-sector leaders to embrace disruptive technologies and catalyze innovation, fuel progress, and shape a future-ready government.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageCompany data provided by crunchbase