Legal Administrative Specialist

Charleston County Government; North Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 36,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Charleston County Government seeks a Legal Administrative Support specialist to perform a variety of clerical duties for criminal/related legal personnel. The role follows established guidelines, with some independent judgment, and requires maintaining professional relationships with county staff, attorneys, officials, witnesses, and the public.

Responsibilities include preparing pleadings, subpoenas, and case documents, filing and organizing records, handling calls, and assisting with discovery

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED; associate degree in Paralegal Studies or Criminal Justice preferred.
• 1+ year of legal administrative support experience.
• Able to handle confidential legal materials with tact and discretion.

Responsibilities

• Prepares pleadings and related materials, including subpoenas.
• Prepares correspondence, legal documents, summons, indictments, extradition papers, case disposition discovery, transcriptions, reports, lists and other documents as requested by designated personnel.
• Prepares appeal and discovery packages.
• Creates and maintains files, including entering information in proper database.
• Files pleadings and other legal documents.
• Provides copies of relevant court cases to Attorneys and other departments.
• Answers phones, greets visitors, provides information or refers callers.
• Interprets and applies departmental rules and regulations; communicates with officials and citizens.
• Attends meetings and trainings to stay current on duties; reports progress and issues to supervisor.
• May report to work during hazardous weather or emergencies.

Skills

General office clerical

Legal administrative support

Confidential work handling

Education

High School diploma or GED

Associate’s Degree in Paralegal Studies or Criminal Justice or paralegal certificate

Job description

Charleston County Government seeks a Legal Administrative Support specialist to perform a variety of clerical duties for criminal/related legal personnel. The role follows established guidelines, with some independent judgment, and requires maintaining professional relationships with county staff, attorneys, officials, witnesses, and the public.

Responsibilities include preparing pleadings, subpoenas, and case documents, filing and organizing records, handling calls, and assisting with discovery