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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
Magistrate Judge J25-10 Brookings $138,465.52 annually, with a possible cost of living salary increase per legislative approval 01/03/2025
Magistrate Judge
Bailiff 28808 Yankton $13.73 per hour Open Until Filled
Bailiff
Bailiff 28809 Selby $13.73 per hour Open Until Filled
Bailiff
Bailiff 28810 Aberdeen $13.73 per hour Open Until Filled
Bailiff
Bailiff 28821 Faulkton $13.73 per hour Open Until Filled
Bailiff
Bailiff 28822 Mound City $13.73 per hour Open Until Filled
Bailiff
Court Reporter ***$2,000 New Hire Incentive & Eligible for Reimbursement of Interview and Moving Expenses*** 29165 Sioux Falls $28.01 to $29.42 per hour, depending on experience 02/12/2025
Court Reporter
Court Reporter ***$2,000 New Hire Incentive & Eligible for Reimbursement of Interview and Moving Expenses*** 28833 Aberdeen $28.01 to $29.42 per hour, 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, depending on experience Open Until Filled
Court Reporter
Court Reporter ***$2,000 New Hire Incentive & Eligible for Reimbursement of Interview and Moving Expenses*** or Computer Assisted Court Recorder ***$1,000 New Hire Incentive*** 28708 Mitchell Court Reporter $28.01 to $29.42 per hour, depending on experience or Computer Assisted Court Recorder $21.36 per hour Open Until Filled
Court Reporter or Computer Assisted Court Recorder
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, depending on experience Open Until Filled
Court Reporter
Deputy Court Clerk Magistrate I 28482 Pierre $19.97 per hour Open Until Filled
Deputy Court Clerk Magistrate I
Deputy Court Clerk Magistrate I ***$500 New Hire Incentive*** 28521 Webster $19.97 per hour 12/25/2024
Deputy Court Clerk Magistrate I
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