Office Manager

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Job ID: 35412 - Office Manager
Agency: Office of Attorney General
Location: Pierre
Salary: $60,000 - $80,000 DOE
Pay Grade: GSJ
Closing Date: 4.28.26

This is a full-time position with the Office of the Attorney General. For more information on the Office of the Attorney General, please visit http://atg.sd.gov .

The South Dakota Attorney General’s Office is seeking a highly organized and motivated Office Manager to support the daily operations of our mission-driven agency. This position plays a key leadership role in coordinating administrative functions, supporting attorneys and professional staff, and ensuring the smooth and efficient operation of the office.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee and coordinate administrative operations, including scheduling, correspondence, records management, and reception activities.
• Supervise administrative support staff, including participation in hiring, training, performance management, and workload distribution.
• Discuss job performance problems with employees to identify causes and develop plans to resolve issues.
• Manage office workflow to support litigation and program operations.
• Serve as the main point of contact for internal administrative matters, office maintenance needs, equipment issues, and vendor coordination.
• Assist with document preparation, filing, and related administrative tasks.
• Oversee procurement of office supplies, technology, and services in compliance with state procurement rules.
• Maintain accurate records in accordance with state retention requirements and confidentiality standards.
• Ensure office compliance with internal policies, statewide administrative rules, and Attorney General procedures.
• Foster a respectful, professional, and efficient work environment aligned with the mission of the Attorney General’s Office.
• Coordinating attorneys swearing into state and federal courts.
• Manage service contracts with federal courts.
• Manage bar membership and certificates of good standing for all ATG attorneys.
• Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in written or electronic form for legal office.

The Ideal Candidate will have:

• A minimum of three years of experience in office management or administrative leadership; experience in a legal or government setting strongly preferred.
• Strong organizational abilities and capacity to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with office software, case management systems, and state administrative platforms.
• Ability to handle sensitive information with discretion and maintain strict confidentiality.
• Demonstrated leadership skills, problem-solving ability, initiative and attention to detail.
• Familiarity with legal terminology and court procedures is helpful but not required.

This position is exempt from the Civil Service Act.

This position is eligible for Veterans’ Preference per ARSD 55:10:02:08.

Successful applicant(s) will be required to undergo a background investigation. An arrest/conviction record will not necessarily bar employment. Successful applicant(s) will undergo an abuse and neglect screening. Offers of employment are conditional upon successful completion of a drug screening.

NCRC: If you possess a National Career Readiness Certificate, please submit the certificate with your application. For more information on how to acquire a National Career Readiness Certificate contact a South Dakota Department of Labor and Regulation Job Service Office. A certificate is not necessary to be considered.

The State of South Dakota 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 State of South Dakota as an employer will be using E-Verify to complete employment eligibility verification upon hire.

The State of South Dakota offers $0 premium employee health insurance option plus eleven paid holidays, generous vacation and sick leave accrual, dental, vision, and other insurance options, and retirement benefits. You can view our benefits information here . This position is a member of Class A retirement under SDRS.

Additional Requirements: Interested applicants should submit the following:

• A letter of interest
• A resume
• A detailed one-year plan outlining priorities and goals for the first year in the Office Manager role.

Application Process:
Application materials can be submitted on the South Dakota Bureau of Human Resources website ( https://gen-stateofsouthdako-trn.inforcloudsuite.com/hcm/xmlhttp/shorturl.do?key=3SW ), or sent directly to:

Richard Townes
Human Resources Manager
South Dakota Attorney General’s Office
1302 E. Highway 1889
Pierre, SD 57501
Email: Richard.Townes@state.sd.us

"An Equal Opportunity Employer"