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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
Supreme Court Law Clerk J24-01 Pierre $68,421.07/annually 06/02/2023
Supreme Court Law Clerk
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
Baiiff 22372 Selby $12.33 per hour Open Until Filled
Bailiff
Bailiff 22177 Sioux Falls $12.33 per hour Open Until Filled
Bailiff
Bailiff 20855 Yankton $12.33 per hour Open Until Filled
Bailiff
Bailiff 20813 Aberdeen $12.33 per hour Open Until Filled
Bailiff
Bailiff 22223 Elk Point $12.33 per hour Open Until Filled
Bailiff
Bailiff 21730 Mound City $12.33 per hour Open Until Filled
Bailiff
Bailiff 21731 Faulkton $12.33 per hour Open Until Filled
Bailiff
Court Reporter ***$2,000 New Hire Incentive*** 20770 Aberdeen $25.52 to $26.80 per hour Open Until Filled
Court Reporter
Court Services Secretary ***$500 New Hire Incentive*** 22465 Yankton $17.17 per hour Open Until Filled
Court Services Secretary
Deputy Court Clerk I ***$1,000 New Hire Incentive*** 22336 Rapid City $17.17 per hour Open Until Filled
Deputy Court Clerk I
Deputy Court Clerk I ***$500 New Hire Incentive*** 22345 Sioux Falls $17.17 per hour Open Until Filled
Deputy Court Clerk I
Deputy Court Clerk Magistrate I 21817 Huron $17.53 per hour 04/03/2023
Deputy Court Clerk Magistrate I
Deputy Court Clerk Magistrate I - Hot Springs ***$1,000 New Hire Incentive*** 22182 Hot Springs $17.53 per hour Open Until Filled
Deputy Court Clerk Magistrate I
Deputy Court Clerk Magistrate I ***$500 New Hire Incentive*** 21980 Deadwood $17.53 per hour Open Until Filled
Deputy Court Clerk Magistrate I
Deputy Court Clerk Magistrate I ***$500 New Hire Incentive*** 22454 Webster $17.53 per hour 04/05/2023
Deputy Court Clerk Magistrate I
Help Desk Support Specialist 22099 Pierre $22.92 per hour Open Until Filled
Help Desk Support Specialist
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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