Grand Jury Paralegal — Investigations & Trial Support

State of South Carolina; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

Paid parental leave

Health, dental, vision, disability, &

Life insurance for employees, spouses,

13 paid holidays

State Retirement Plan & Deferred Comp

Job summary

State Grand Jury in South Carolina seeks a paralegal to support investigations and prosecutions. The role involves scanning, saving, and organizing documents in Worldox, assisting prosecutors, and coordinating discovery and witness preparation.

The position may require travel within the state and entails maintaining case files, handling subpoenas, and providing testimony as needed. A two-year legal/administrative background or a bachelor’s with paralegal certification is required.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in paralegal studies or bachelor’s degree with paralegal certification.
• Two years of relevant law enforcement, legal, or administrative experience is preferred.
• Knowledge of agency policies, procedures, rules, and regulations.
• Ability to coordinate diverse administrative functions and maintain records.

Responsibilities

• Scan, save, and file investigative and court documents in Worldox or designated system.
• Organize documents with proper tags and assist in analyzing evidence for investigations.
• Assist prosecutor in witness preparation and discovery; coordinate subpoenas.
• Travel throughout the state as needed to support trials and hearings.
• Assist with management of case files and provide testimony as required.

Skills

Legal document management

Discovery coordination

Witness interview support

Communication

Education

Associate’s degree in paralegal studies

Bachelor’s degree with paralegal certification

Tools

Worldox

Job description

State Grand Jury in South Carolina seeks a paralegal to support investigations and prosecutions. The role involves scanning, saving, and organizing documents in Worldox, assisting prosecutors, and coordinating discovery and witness preparation.

The position may require travel within the state and entails maintaining case files, handling subpoenas, and providing testimony as needed. A two-year legal/administrative background or a bachelor’s with paralegal certification is required.