Law Clerk

State of South Carolina; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Retirement plan options

Paid vacation and sick leave

Telecommuting / flexible schedules

Job summary

Doc PersonalBeratung GmbH in Columbia, SC is seeking a part-time legal research assistant to support the Commission with case research, briefing, and drafting orders. The role requires precision, confidentiality, and strong written and verbal communication for legal proceedings.

You will assist in hearings, review evidence, and prepare memos and decisions, while maintaining strict confidentiality and attention to detail.

Qualifications

• Must be enrolled in or recently graduated from an ABA-accredited law school.
• Excellent research skills.
• Written and verbal communication.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality at all times.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Critical thinking with ability to learn SC Workers’ Compensation laws.
• Strong computer skills with the Workers’ Compensation system.

Responsibilities

• Conduct legal research and prepare briefs for individual cases.
• Consult with a Commissioner, offering legal recommendations on cases.
• Draft, review, and edit the Commissioners’ order instructions and orders for clarity and accuracy.
• Assist in the courtroom with hearings.
• Review and summarize written evidence and exhibits, including medical records.

Skills

Excellent research

Written communication

Verbal communication

Confidentiality

Interpersonal skills

Memos and decisions

Attention to detail

Critical thinking

Technical proficiency

Education

ABA-accredited law school

Job description

Job Responsibilities

• Conduct legal research and prepare briefs for individual cases
• Consult with a Commissioner, offering legal recommendations on cases
• Draft, review, and edit the Commissioners’ order instructions and orders for clarity and accuracy
• Assist in the courtroom with hearings
• Review and summarize written evidence and exhibits, including medical records

Preferred Qualifications

• Must be enrolled in or recently graduated from an ABA-accredited law school
• Excellent research skills
• Written and verbal communication
• Ability to maintain confidentiality at all times
• Good interpersonal skills
• Ability to prepare memos and decisions
• Strong attention to detail
• Critical thinking skills with the ability to learn and apply SC Workers’ Compensation laws and regulations.
• Strong computer skills with the ability to learn the Workers’ Compensation technology system.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Ability to plan and organize work activities and prioritize task completion.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of relevant laws, regulations, policies, and procedures and organizational functions.
• Knowledge of applicable terminology and research practices.
• Taken a class on workers’ compensation or SC Administrative Law
• Taken an advanced legal writing course

Additional Comments

This is a Time-Limited Position that does not provide benefits.

This Position is expected to work 20-25 hours a week with the Commission.

The hourly wage will be $20 an hour.

Benefits For State Employees

The state of South Carolina offers eligible employees generous benefits, including health and dental insurance; retirement and savings plan options; and paid vacation and sick leave. Plus, work-life balance programs such as telecommuting and flexible work schedules are available to employees of some state agencies.

Insurance Benefits

Eligible employees may enroll in health insurance, which includes prescription coverage and wellness benefits. Other available insurance benefits include dental, vision, term life insurance, long term disability and flexible spending accounts for health and child care expenses.

Retirement Benefits

State employees are also offered retirement plan options, including defined benefit and defined contribution plans. Additionally, eligible employees may elect to participate in the South Carolina Deferred Compensation Program, which is a voluntary, supplemental retirement savings plan offering 401(k) and 457 plan options.

Workplace Benefits

State employees may also be eligible for other benefits, including tuition assistance; holiday, annual and sick leave; and discounts on purchases, travel and more.

Note: The benefits above are available to most state employees, with the exception of those in temporary positions. Employees in temporary grant and time-limited positions may be eligible for all, some or none of these benefits as benefits are associated with each position type. For these positions, contact the hiring agency to determine what benefits may be available.