Legal Assistant & Court Hearings Coordinator

Dorchester County; St. George (SC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Dorchester County is seeking a detail-oriented legal clerk to perform advanced clerical work in preparing and maintaining department records, while delivering professional customer service.

The role operates under general supervision, developing work methods independently and supporting the legal team with a variety of tasks, including court hearing coordination and confidential documentation.

Qualifications

• Requires an Associate’s degree, vocational technical degree or equivalent to two years of college.
• Five years of related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Paralegal certification preferred.
• NCIC Certification preferred.
• Must possess and maintain a valid state driver’s license with acceptable driving history.

Responsibilities

• Lead the preparation, processing, copying, indexing, filing, transmitting and maintaining legal documents (motions, pleadings).
• Provide direct support to the legal team.
• Audit and ensure security and confidentiality of files.
• Review records and forms, verify information, resolve complex problems.
• Gather information for meetings and prepare agendas upon Attorney request.
• Conduct legal research.
• Prepare complex confidential legal correspondence and reports.
• Type letters, memos and other legal correspondence.
• Coordinate and schedule court hearings; prepare and mail notices.
• Assist attorneys in preparing for trials, hearings, and client meetings.
• Provide general information to clients about case progress.
• Attend internal and external meetings as needed.
• Prepare and file court motions and orders.
• Request case files and evidence from Law Enforcement.
• May prepare transport orders and coordinate inmate transport.
• May run criminal histories for case files.
• Answer phones and respond to emails.
• Assist co-workers with clerical duties.

Skills

Customer service

Legal document handling

Education

Associate’s degree or two years of college

Paralegal certification

NCIC Certification

Valid driver’s license

Job description

Dorchester County is seeking a detail-oriented legal clerk to perform advanced clerical work in preparing and maintaining department records, while delivering professional customer service.

The role operates under general supervision, developing work methods independently and supporting the legal team with a variety of tasks, including court hearing coordination and confidential documentation.