Legal Assistant / 61013710

State of South Carolina; Anderson (SC); On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

15 days annual leave

15 days sick leave

13 paid holidays

Paid Parental Leave

State Retirement Plan

Job summary

South Carolina Department of Social Services is seeking a Legal Assistant in Anderson County to support agency attorneys and paralegals. The role includes organizing paper and electronic files, preparing legal documents, and coordinating court-related scheduling.

The position requires a High School Diploma, with preferred completion of paralegal courses. This role offers robust benefits and serves the mission of protecting vulnerable populations in South Carolina.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Paralegal courses or certificate preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs administrative legal work supporting DSS attorneys and paralegals.
• Organizes and maintains documents in paper and electronic filing systems.
• Schedules meetings, court dates, and prepares legal documents for review.

Education

Associate's Degree or higher

Job description

Job Responsibilities Do you have a passion to provide meaningful contributions to your community? Would you like to be part of an organization whose central mission is helping to protect, stabilize and strengthen the lives of South Carolina's children, families, and vulnerable adults? If so, the SC Department of Social Services has the right job opportunity for you!

Job Duties

• The Legal Assistant performs administrative legal work in a legal office of the Department of Social Services in support of the DSS mission. Performs administrative duties in support of agency attorneys; provides general and specialized administrative support.
• Organizes and maintains documents in paper and electronic filing systems. Utilizes and maintains information in systems for retention and retrieval of correspondence, files, pleadings, records, and reports. Maintains current information in LCMS with accuracy and updates as appropriate. Coordinates all LCMS information and scanning of all documents for LCMS.
• Assists assigned attorney(s) and/or paralegals in scheduling meetings, court dates, and monitoring case related deadlines. Drafts correspondence, legal forms, and other documents for review and signature of an attorney or paralegal. Assists attorneys and/or paralegals in collecting information such as employment, medical, and other records. Assist attorneys and/or paralegals in the production of files and discovery in legal actions.
• Creates reports, including push reports and Title IV reports, at the request of county director and/or attorney.
• Communicates on behalf of attorney or legal unit with various organization staff, including county director, adoptions, IFCCS, state office, or GAL for information regarding cases, court hearings, and Orders.
• Assembles and delivers legal documents for cases to appropriate reporting entities regarding timeliness of hearings and other issues. Assembles, transports, files and distributes legal pleadings and documents with the Court.
• Ensures that personal identifying information (PII) is properly used, accessed, gathered, shared, and disposed. Protects the agency networks and applications by safeguarding systems, equipment and data.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum And Additional Requirements

A High School Diploma and work experience that is directly related to the area of employment.

An Associate's Degree or higher may be substituted for related work experience.

Preferred Qualifications

Completion of paralegal courses and/or a paralegal certificate.

The South Carolina Department of Social Services offers an exceptional benefits package 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 Program

DIVISION: General Counsel / Anderson County

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.