Job Description
Job ID: 35742
Agency: Unified Judicial System, Third Judicial Circuit
Location: Brookings, Huron, or Watertown
Salary: $21.63 per hour
Closing date: May 7, 2026
For more information on the Unified Judicial System, please visit http://ujs.sd.gov .
Position Purpose:
This is a part-time benefited position (20 hours per week) and travel will be required. This position uses computer-assisted digital audio recording systems to record judicial proceedings in a magistrate or circuit court by setting up both portable and fixed equipment and testing it before each hearing where it is used, operating the equipment during proceedings including marking testimony and retrieving it for playback when requested, and maintaining an inventory, in cooperation with UJS IT, of recorded cases that may be retrieved and copied to other mediums, and prepares transcripts of testimony when requested to provide administrative support for judges. Duties may include:
- Operating, monitoring, and maintaining computer-assisted recording equipment to produce an official record of arraignments, trials, hearings, dockets, and other court proceedings requiring a record.
- Recording appropriate entries of proceedings and other pertinent information such as jury voir dire, seating of new witnesses, objections, verdicts, etc., on the computer log throughout the trial process.
- Using appropriate series of commands to create, edit, retrieve, format, print, and store materials electronically; maintaining electronic files; and retrieving, referring to, and reading case files, as assigned.
- Managing the judge's court calendar to ensure hearings and trials are held in a timely manner and do not conflict with other court events.
- Providing administrative and clerical support to judges to ensure efficient courtroom operations and timely communication.
- Performing other work as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications:
Other information:
- Graduation from high school or possession of a GED certificate. Three years of experience in an office setting or an equivalent combination of related education and experience. Experience in a court environment is preferred.
- Successful completion of a criminal background investigation is required for employment.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Knowledge of:
- courtroom procedures, standards, and ethics;
- court procedures and legal systems;
- word processing in a network environment;
- computer programs such as Microsoft Word, Schedule Plus, and Excel;
- general office procedures and practices;
- legal terminology;
- medical terminology;
- drug terminology;
- English language, including meaning, spelling, rules, and grammar.
Skill in:
- typing and/or keyboarding proficiently and quickly;
- operation of computer-based word processing equipment and other intelligent micro-computers or terminals;
- use of transcription equipment.
Ability to:
- use analytical skills in working with equipment and computers;
- provide consistently accurate work products;
- work in a confidential environment;
- prioritize assignments and make decisions independently;
- understand and proofread technical and legal materials;
- understand and use medical and prescription dictionaries;
- perform administrative and clerical tasks relevant to the court;
- stay up to date with changes in terminology, slang, and reporting procedures;
- troubleshoot all UJS equipment that may be used in the courtroom and office;
- listen to emotional testimony without reacting or forming opinions;
- maintain confidential information and proceedings;
- meet timelines and deadlines;
- schedule proceedings with multiple parties;
- communicate effectively, both in writing and verbally;
- maintain a professional demeanor when proceedings become emotional or volatile.
The State of South Dakota, Unified Judicial System does not sponsor work visas for new or existing employees. All persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and complete an Employment Eligibility Verification, Form I-9. The Unified Judicial System as an employer will be using E-Verify to complete employment eligibility verification upon hire.
You may view our benefits information at https://ujs.sd.gov/media/gbtinrye/come_work_for_us.pdf .
Apply at: https://gen-stateofsouthdako-trn.inforcloudsuite.com/hcm/xmlhttp/shorturl.do?key=3X5
Unified Judicial System
500 East Capitol Avenue
Pierre, SD 57501-5070
Phone: 605.773.4884
"An Equal Opportunity Employer"
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