Job Description:

Primary Duties:

•  Greet individuals who come to the office/answer phones, screening inquiries, taking messages, answering basic questions regarding the status of cases and victims’ rights, and providing information on the appropriate agency to contact with their concerns.
• Collect and organize paperwork related to incoming cases, ensuring all required documents are received. Locate/request missing document and evidence. Enter pertinent information for cases into case management database for charging by attorneys.
• Capture costs of prosecution, and ensure costs are documented in the case management database.
• Under supervision of an attorney, prepare memoranda and draft legal documents including motions, jury instructions, orders, pleadings, subpoenas, judgments and any other necessary documents.
• Keep case management database updated with new information/documentation as received and distribute as appropriate.
• Review criminal histories to determine previous crimes to enhance charges.
• Generate appropriate documents for filing with the court to charge a case out, provide discovery to defendants and their attorneys, subpoena witnesses, file motions, document restitution, prepare for trial, and sentencing.
• Attend court hearings and take appropriate notes to generate pleadings to be filed with the court documenting action taken in court.
• Keep court/office calendar and coordinate meetings with law enforcement officers, victims, and witnesses.
• Provide victim notifications and communicate with victims as required by Marsy’s law.
• Maintain professional relationship with city, county, and state agencies, attorneys, victims, witnesses, and the general public.
• Attend training and educational activities to maintain/increase level of skill/abilities beneficial to the office.
• Other duties as required by the State’s Attorney.

Office Management Duties, as needed and as assigned:

•  Ensure day-to-day functionality of office equipment and technology.
• Schedule repairs and coordinating with IT professionals, when necessary
  • Manage replacement schedules for all office equipment, including computers and all peripherals, telephones, and any other office equipment necessary for effective functioning of the State’s Attorney’s Office.
• Maintain, manage and monitor the budget.
  • Organizing payables and receipts
  • Ensuring case-related expenses are properly allocated as either restitution or costs of prosecution.
  • Ensuring proper filing of all vouchers, invoices, and other budgetary information.
  • Coordinates with Auditor’s Office about payments from Office budget
  • Assisting with verifying and organizing all office budgetary expenditures
• Monitor and order office supplies.
• Maintain office credit card and ensure proper usage
• Maintain and execute file retention/destruction schedules.
  • Coordinate with State Archivist on records maintenance and retention
  • Ensure filing system is up to date
  • Manage destruction of files when required to do so
  • Ensure retention of court files under proper retention schedule
• Other duties as required by the State’s Attorney.

Preferred Education and Qualifications:

• Training or experience: Paralegal certification by the National Association of Legal Assistants (NALA) or other recognized entity may be substituted for an associate degree.
• Good oral and written communication skills. Four year’s experience as a working legal assistant, with paralegal skills, may also be substituted for an associate degree, at the discretion of the State’s Attorney.
• Be able to take direction from others and follow instructions.
• Good customer service skills to interact calmly with individuals who are not at their best.
• Strong organizational skills including attention to detail, ability to work independently, and prioritize tasks based on the workload at the time.
• Proficiency with Word, Excel, and Outlook programs, as well as copier, postage meter, and general office equipment. Ability to learn and become proficient with Prosecutor by Karpel Case Management software.
• Ability to manage a variety of tasks with interruptions and help coworkers complete urgent tasks.

The Butte County Equalization & Planning Office has an opening for an Appraiser.

Date Posted: 12/15/2025

Start Date: January 2026

Hours: 40 hours per week M-F

Pay: $18.53-$25.63 DOE

POSITION DESCRIPTION:

 The role of the Appraiser within the office of the Director of Equalization is to gather property data and assist with the assessment of real property for property tax purposes.

POSITION FUNCTIONS:

· Identify properties to be appraised on maps using legal descriptions and parcel identification numbering systems.

· Inspect real property for the purpose of gathering property data.

· Record property data in the office CAMA system for the purpose of real property assessment.

· Review building permits and computerized property appraisal records.

· Calculate property value using pricing manuals, software, comparable sales, and guidelines relating to the appraisals of real property.

· Answer inquiries concerning appraisals, assessments, and property taxes.

· Defend property assessments during the appeal process.

This job specification should not be construed to imply that these requirements are the exclusive duties of the position. Incumbents may be required to follow other instructions or perform other related duties, as may be required.

EXPERIENCE OR EDUCATION PREFERRED:

· High school diploma required.

· Ability to gain the South Dakota CAA certification within one year required.

· Prior property assessment or appraisal experience preferred.

· Experience with typical office software such as Word, Excel, and Outlook.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

· Must be able to frequently sit, walk, stand, bend, kneel, stoop, reach and lift, push or pull, and manual dexterity is needed to type, write, use a calculator, answer the telephone, and measure buildings.

· Upper body strength is a requisite to lift/move a maximum of 20 lbs. unassisted and lift/move a maximum of 50 lbs. with assistance.

· Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

· The work environment is split between inside the office performing typical office duties and outside inspecting properties by walking or driving.

· Travel will be required for certification and training.

Applications may be picked up at the Butte County Equalization office in the Butte County Administrative Building which is located at 117 5th Avenue Belle Fourche, SD 57717.

A completed Butte County Application and/or Resume will be accepted. Competitive wages and excellent benefits are available to the qualified applicant.

Preference will be given to Butte County residents, but a nonresident wishing to apply for employment in Butte County is encouraged to do so.

Butte County is an equal opportunity affirmative action employer.