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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 J26-01 Pierre $78,218.98 annually 05/30/2025
Supreme Court Law Clerk
Circuit Court Law Clerk J26-08 Rapid City $70,741.44 annually 05/30/2025
Circuit Court Law Clerk
Circuit Court Law Clerk J26-07 Pierre $70,741.44 annually 05/30/2025
Circuit Court Law Clerk
Circuit Court Law Clerk J26-05 Deadwood $70,741.44 annually 05/30/2025
Circuit Court Law Clerk
Circuit Court Law Clerk J26-04 Brookings $70,741.44 annually 05/30/2025
Circuit Court Law Clerk
Circuit Court Law Clerk J26-06 Aberdeen $70,741.44 annually 05/30/2025
Circuit Court Law Clerk
Circuit Court Law Clerk J26-02 Mitchell $70,741.44 annually 05/30/2025
Circuit Court Law Clerk
Circuit Court Law Clerk J26-03 Sioux Falls $70,741.44 annually 05/30/2025
Circuit Court Law Clerk
Bailiff 28810 Aberdeen $13.73 per hour Open Until Filled
Bailiff
Bailiff 28822 Mound City $13.73 per hour Open Until Filled
Bailiff
Bailiff 28808 Yankton $13.73 per hour Open Until Filled
Bailiff
Bailiff 28809 Selby $13.73 per hour Open Until Filled
Bailiff
Bailiff 28821 Faulkton $13.73 per hour Open Until Filled
Bailiff
Circuit Court Administrator 30791 Aberdeen $94,127.04 to $98,833.40 annually, depending on experience 04/07/2025
Circuit Court Administrator
Court Reporter ***$2,000 New Hire Incentive & Eligible for Reimbursement of Interview and Moving Expenses*** 28833 Aberdeen $28.01 to $29.42 per hour at a minimum, depending on experience Open Until Filled
Court Reporter
Court Reporter ***$2,000 New Hire Incentive & Eligible for Reimbursement of Interview and Moving Expenses*** 29167 Rapid City $28.01 to $29.42 per hour at a minimum, depending on experience Open Until Filled
Court Reporter
Court Reporter ***$2,000 New Hire Incentive & Eligible for Reimbursement of Interview and Moving Expenses*** 30349 Pierre $28.01 to $29.42 per hour at a minimum, depending on experience Open Until Filled
Court Reporter
Court Reporter ***Part-Time - $2,000 New Hire Incentive & Eligible for Reimbursement of Interview and Moving Expenses*** 29168 Rapid City $28.01 to $29.42 per hour at a minimum, depending on experience Open Until Filled
Court Reporter
Court Services Officer 30809 Pierre $28.01 per hour 03/26/2025
Court Services Officer
Deputy Court Clerk I ***$1,000 New Hire Incentive*** 30930 Rapid City $19.97 per hour 04/07/2025
Deputy Court Clerk I
Deputy Court Clerk Magistrate I ***$1,000 New Hire Incentive*** 30470 Mitchell $19.97 per hour Open Until Filled
Deputy Court Clerk Magistrate I
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