Legal Assistant

State of South Carolina; South Carolina; On-site; USD 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

15 days annual leave (vacation)

15 days sick leave

13 paid holidays

Paid Parental Leave

State Retirement Plan

Job summary

South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED) seeks a Legal Assistant for its Office of General Counsel to support extradition requests and special projects. You will log, review, research, track, and process requests and assist with calls, emails, and general tasks.

A high school diploma is required with experience in data management, record keeping, scheduling, and drafting legal documents. Candidates must communicate effectively, interpret laws, exercise judgment, and maintain

Qualifications

• High school diploma required.
• Experience with data management, record keeping, scheduling, and drafting correspondence and legal documents.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Ability to interpret and apply laws, regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Ability to exercise judgment and discretion.
• Must maintain confidentiality in all matters pertaining to the agency.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and process extradition requests.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of laws and procedures regarding extraditions; ensure requests are completed within mandated time limits.
• Assist Office of General Counsel with special projects, events, and general tasks including answering telephone calls and responding to emails.

Skills

Communication skills

Discretion/Judgment

Confidentiality

Interpreting laws

Education

High school diploma

Job description

About SLED

The South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED) is a premier statewide law enforcement agency dedicated to serving and protecting the citizens of South Carolina. With a proud history rooted in integrity, professionalism, and public service, SLED is committed to providing high-quality investigative, intelligence, and forensic services to support law enforcement agencies across the state.

At SLED, we value dedication, ethical conduct, accountability, and a strong commitment to justice. Our agency plays a vital role in maintaining public safety and supporting criminal justice efforts at the local, state, and federal levels. From advanced forensic science to homeland security, criminal investigations, and criminal justice information systems, SLED's diverse responsibilities make it one of the most dynamic law enforcement agencies in the state.

We foster a professional work environment where teamwork, respect, and continuous improvement are fundamental. Our employees are held to the highest standards and are given opportunities to grow within a mission-driven organization that makes a meaningful difference in South Carolina communities.

Learn more about why you should join our team at www.sled.sc.gov.

General Responsibility

Serve as a Legal Assistant for SLED's Office of General Counsel and assist with special projects and activities as needed.

Specific Duties

• Coordinate and process extradition requests received by SLED's Office of General Counsel. Receive, log, review, research, track, and process extradition requests and other requests as needed.


• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of laws and procedures regarding extraditions. Ensure requests are accomplished within mandated time limits as required by law.


• Assist SLED's Office of General Counsel with special projects, events, and other activities. This includes answering telephone calls, responding to emails, and assisting with general tasks as needed.

• A high school diploma.


• Must have experience with data management, record keeping, communications, scheduling, and drafting correspondence and legal documents.


• Must be able to communicate effectively.


• Ability to interpret and apply laws, regulations, policies, and procedures.


• Ability to exercise judgment and discretion.


• Must be able to maintain confidentiality in all matters pertaining to the agency.

South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED) is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, including, but not limited, to lactation), national origin, age (40 or older), disability or genetic information.

SLED offers an exceptional benefits package for FTE positions that includes:

• Health, Dental, Vision, Long Term Disability, and Life Insurance for Employee, Spouse, and Children


• 15 days annual (vacation) leave per year


• 15 days sick leave per year


• 13 paid holidays


• Paid Parental Leave


• State Retirement Plan and Deferred Compensation Programs

Supplemental questions are considered part of the official application. Any misrepresentation of yourself may be grounds for disqualification.
Conditional selection based on candidate education, training, experience, oral interviews and clearance of background investigation.