Judicial Clerk

State of South Carolina; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 36,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

State of South Carolina is seeking a detail-oriented professional to review informal conference requests, schedule conferences, and manage dockets.

The role involves processing settlements, updating awards, and applying fines within the case management system, while handling inquiries from the public, staff and claimants. Overnight travel and overtime may be required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED; workers' comp experience acceptable.
• Ability to learn and apply rules and regulations.
• Strong multitasking and deadline prioritization.
• Effective written and verbal communication with staff and claimants.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

Responsibilities

• Review and analyze requests for Informal Conferences and verify compliance.
• Schedule informal conferences to manage dockets.
• Process settlements and update award information in the case management system.
• Generate Commission fines and apply payments in the case management system.
• Answer calls, research inquiries from the public, staff, claimants, attorneys, and provide claim file status.
• Process letters of representation.
• Process requests for copies and payments for copy service.
• Alternate to the Mail room clerk and receptionist.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Bachelor's degree or related workers' compensation experience

Tools

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Job description

• Review and analyze requests for Informal Conferences, verifying that the requests are in compliance with the Rules and Regulations.
• Schedule informal conferences to create and manage dockets.
• Process settlements and update award information within the case management system.
• Generate Commission fines and apply payments within case management system.
• Answer incoming calls. Research and respond to inquiries from the public, staff, claimants, attorneys, and provide claim file status.
• Process Letter of representation
• Process requests for copies and payments for copy service
• Alternate to the Mail room clerk and receptionist

• High School Graduate/ GED and related experience OR equivalent workers' compensation experience in lieu of or in conjunction with education requirements.

• Ability to learn and apply rules and regulations.

• Ability to multitask effectively and prioritize tasks to meet deadlines.

• Ability to communicate effectively and professionally to internal staff and external stakeholders.

• Ability to maintain attention to detail in a high-volume working environment.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite software (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint).

• Bachelor's Degree and/or related workers' compensation experience.

• Position may require overnight travel.

• Position may require employees to work overtime.