Executive Coordinator, Legal Affairs

State-of-South-Carolina; South Carolina; Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work schedule

Health insurance

Pension

401(k)

Job summary

The South Carolina Department of Education is seeking an experienced executive administrative professional to support the Deputy Superintendent for Legal Affairs and the Office of General Counsel. You will manage day-to-day division activities, prepare correspondence, and coordinate inquiries and legal procedures.

Responsibilities include liaison with Finance and Human Resources, budget oversight, and coordinating with outside counsel as needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED with at least five years of progressively responsible administrative experience, preferably in a legal, court, or government office.
• Experience providing executive-level administrative support to senior leadership.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and adaptability to agency platforms.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Provide executive-level assistance to the Deputy Superintendent for Legal Affairs and coordinate the Division of Legal Affairs.
• Serve as primary contact for the Deputy Superintendent; prepare correspondence and routing inquiries.
• Draft procedural responses to inquiries and provide information on administrative law and procedural matters.
• Support the Office of General Counsel for IDEA federal programs; prepare correspondence and materials for trials and reporting.
• Manage civil litigation processes, budgeting liaison, and interaction with Finance, SLED, and outside counsel.

Skills

Executive support

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Discretion and judgment

Microsoft Office proficiency

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or GED

Paralegal certificate / legal-studies program

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

The South Carolina Department of Education is seeking an experienced executive administrative professional to support the Deputy Superintendent for Legal Affairs and the Office of General Counsel. You will manage day-to-day division activities, prepare correspondence, and coordinate inquiries and legal procedures.

Responsibilities include liaison with Finance and Human Resources, budget oversight, and coordinating with outside counsel as needed.