Paralegal

State of South Carolina • Richland County, SC

10h • Onsite

About The Position

Under general supervision, serves as a paralegal in the General and Special Victims Prosecution Section from the beginning of a case until the case is complete. Works with the attorneys in the section to provide support and assistance throughout the case life cycle. This position also includes an excellent benefits package.

Requirements

• A high school diploma and experience performing delegated, substantive legal work.
• A Paralegal Certificate or an Associate degree with paralegal studies is required.
• Position may require overnight travel, work on evenings and weekends, and the ability to transport files.
• DRUG SCREENING, CREDIT CHECK, DELINQUENT TAX CHECK, SLED BACKGROUND CHECK, AND GRIEVANCE CHECK ARE REQUIRED.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of relevant laws, regulations, policies, and organizational functions.
• Knowledge of all stages of litigation in a court case or administrative proceedings.
• Knowledge of motions, discovery, litigation, documentation, court, and administrative proceedings rules, procedures, and practices.
• Ability to perform legal research in accordance with preliminary instructions as to methods or approach, source material available, and policy and precedent of the office.

Responsibilities

• Receives a case as it is assigned to the division and notifies the appropriate agencies of its assignment.
• Receives and uploads discovery, requesting any missing information.
• Creates a defense copy of the material and redacts out necessary information.
• Prepares discovery for defense attorneys, as well as files reciprocal motions on behalf of the State.
• Becomes familiar with the case and adds additional discovery as it is received.
• Prepares documents for court, including but not limited to indictments, sentencing sheets, permanent restraining orders, and motions.
• Conducts legal research on issues as needed.
• Prepares for and attends trial with the assigned attorneys.
• Successfully closes and files away disposed cases and sends case files back when necessary.
• Uploads closing documents, notifies appropriate agencies, and completes any other task necessary for a case.
• Serves as Assistant Terminal Agency Coordinator for NCIC for the entire office.

Benefits

• Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility.
• Paid parental leave.
• Health, dental, vision, long-term disability, and life insurance for employees, spouses, and children.
• Fifteen days of annual (vacation) leave per year.
• Fifteen days of sick leave per year.
• Thirteen paid holidays each year.
• State Retirement Plan and Deferred Compensation Programs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED