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The Unified Judicial System offers a comprehensive benefits package to our employees. UJS is comprised of judges and employees who strive to serve the citizens of South Dakota and ensure public trust and confidence in the judicial branch through Justice for All. Please click on the tabs/links below to learn more about available openings, position descriptions, compensation, our employees, and benefits.

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Title Job ID Location Pay Rate Closure Date Documents & Links
Circuit Court Judge NA Aberdeen, SD NA 07/05/2023
Notice of Judicial Vacancy
1st Circuit Court Law Clerk J24-02 Mitchell or Yankton $61,098.36/annually 07/07/2023
First Circuit Court Law Clerk
2nd Circuit Court Law Clerk J24-03 Sioux Falls $61,098.36/annually 07/07/2023
Second Circuit Court Law Clerk
3rd Circuit Court Law Clerk J24-02 Brookings $61,098.36/annually 07/07/2023
Third Circuit Court Law Clerk
4th Circuit Court Law Clerk J24-05 Deadwood $61,098.36/annually 07/07/2023
Fourth Circuit Court Law Clerk
5th Circuit Court Law Clerk J24-06 Aberdeen $61,098.36/annually 07/07/2023
Fifth Circuit Court Law Clerk
6th Circuit Court Law Clerk J24-07 Pierre $61,098.36/annually 07/07/2023
Sixth Circuit Court Law Clerk
7th Circuit Court Law Clerk J24-08 Rapid City $61,098.36/annually 07/07/2023
Seventh Circuit Court Law Clerk
Bailiff 22223 Elk Point $12.33 per hour (effective June 9, 2023 - $13.20 per hour) Open Until Filled
Bailiff
Bailiff 20855 Yankton $12.33 per hour (effective June 9, 2023 - $13.20 per hour) Open Until Filled
Bailiff
Chief of Legal Research/Secretary of Board of Bar Examiners 22975 Pierre $89,470.80 to $93,960.00/annually depending on experience (effective June 9, 2023 - $90,932.40 to $95,479.02/annually depending on experience) Open Until Filled
Chief of Legal Research/Secretary of Board of Bar Examiners
Circuit Court Administrative Assistant 23399 Pierre $20.63 per hour 06/19/2023
Circuit Court Administrative Assistant
Deputy Court Clerk I ***$1,000 New HIre Incentive*** 23279 Rapid City $19.29 per hour Open Until Filled
Deputy Court Clerk I
Deputy Court Clerk I ***$500 New Hire Incentive*** 23115 Sioux Falls $19.29 per hour Open Until Filled
Deputy Court Clerk I
Deputy Court Clerk Magistrate I 22760 Plankton, Chamberlain, Mitchell or Armour $17.53 per hour (effective June 9, 2023 - $19.29 per hour) Open Until Filled
Deputy Court Clerk Magistrate I
Staff Attorney-Supreme Court ***$2,000 New Hire Incentive*** 22176 Pierre $80,972.64 - $85,023.36/annually, depending on experience Open Until Filled
Staff Attorney - Supreme Court
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