NEOGOV · 1 day ago
Legal Administrative Specialist
415 N. Dakota Ave Sioux Falls, SD
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$25.53/hr - $28.15/hr
2+ years expMinnehaha County's Public Advocate's Office is seeking a Legal Administrative Specialist to join their team. The role involves supporting attorneys with legal administrative tasks such as preparing legal documents, scheduling appointments, and assisting clients.
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Responsibilities
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
Qualification
Required
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
Benefits
Paid holidays
Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
Generous PTO program
Extended sick leave program
Inclusion in the South Dakota Retirement System (SDRS)
Deferred compensation plan
Coverage effective 1st of the month following 30 days of employment
Available for employees and dependents
Minnehaha County's 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
Minnehaha County offers dental insurance through Delta Dental which covers 100% of diagnostic and preventative services
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
Employees receive a 6% match (8% for certified law enforcement)
Employees are vested after 3 years of continuous employment
Employees may choose to save additional funds toward retirement on a pre-tax or after-tax (Roth IRA) basis through our supplemental retirement program
Approximately 128 hours (16 days) per year
11 days per calendar year
Approximately 48 hours (6 days) per year
Flexible Spending Reimbursement Accounts (FSA)
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
Chose from many participating retailers such as Pearle Vision, Target Optical, LensCrafters and many others
Company
NEOGOV
NEOGOV is the leading provider of workforce management software uniquely designed for the public sector, education, and public safety.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$700MKey Investors
Warburg Pincus
2025-07-28Secondary Market· $700M
2025-07-28Acquired
2021-06-02Private Equity
Leadership Team
Shane Evangelist
CEO
Brandon McDonald
Head Of Marketing
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