LEGAL ASSISTANT - ST. GEORGE, SC

Dorchester-County,-Sc; St. George (SC); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Dorchester County seeks a skilled paralegal to perform advanced clerical work, support the legal team, and maintain department records with accuracy and confidentiality. The role involves preparing and filing court motions, coordinating hearings, gathering case data, and assisting attorneys with trial preparation.

The Associate’s degree or equivalent is required along with relevant experience. This full-time position requires standard hours and provides opportunities to grow specialized

Qualifications

• Requires an Associate’s degree, vocational technical degree or specialized training that is equivalent to satisfactory completion of two years of college education.
• Five years of related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Paralegal certification preferred and NCIC certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Leads the preparation, processing, copying, indexing, filing, transmitting and/or maintaining of various legal documents.
• Provides direct support to the legal team.
• Audits and ensures the security and confidentiality of files as appropriate.
• Reviews records and forms, verifies information, and resolves complex problems.
• Gathers information and data for meetings; prepares meeting agendas as requested by Attorney.
• Conducts research in legal matters.
• Prepares complex and confidential legal correspondence, memoranda, reports, etc.
• Types letters, memos, and other legal correspondence.
• Coordinates and schedules court hearings, prepares and mails hearing notices.
• Assists attorneys in preparing for trials, hearings, and client meetings.
• Provide general information to clients about the progress of their case.
• May attend internal and external meetings.
• Prepares and files various court motions and orders.
• Request case files and evidence from Law Enforcement.
• May prepare transport orders and coordinate transport for inmates.
• May run criminal histories for case files.
• Answers phones; responds to emails.
• Assists co-workers with clerical duties as necessary.
• Performs other related job duties as assigned.

Skills

Legal research

Document preparation

Customer service

Communication

Multitasking

Education

Associate’s degree or equivalent

Paralegal certification preferred

Tools

Case management software

NCIC system

Job description

JOB SUMMARY

The purpose of this job is to perform a variety of advanced and complex clerical work in the preparation and maintenance of department records, to perform a variety of clerical tasks as assigned, and to always provide professional and courteous customer service. This position works under general supervision, independently developing work methods and sequences.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Leads the preparation, processing, copying, indexing, filing, transmitting and/or maintaining of various legal documents including, but not limited to, motions and responsive pleadings.
• Provides direct support to the legal team.
• Audits and ensures the security and confidentiality of files as appropriate.
• Reviews records and forms, verifies information, and resolves complex problems.
• Gathers information and data for meetings; upon the request of Attorney, prepares meeting agendas.
• Conducts research in legal matters.
• Prepares complex and confidential legal correspondence, memoranda, reports, etc.
• Types letters, memos, and other legal correspondence.
• Coordinates and schedules court hearings, prepares and mails hearing notices.
• Assists attorneys in preparing for trials, hearings, and client meetings.
• Provide general information to clients about the progress of their case.
• May attend internal and external meetings.
• Prepares and files various court motions and orders.
• Request case files and evidence from Law Enforcement.
• May prepare transport orders and coordinate transport for inmates.
• May run criminal histories for case files.
• Answers phones; responds to emails.
• Assists co-workers with clerical duties as necessary.
• Performs other related job duties as assigned.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements:

• Requires an Associate’s degree, vocational technical degree or specialized training that is equivalent to satisfactory completion of two years of college education.
• Five years of related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Special Qualifications, Certifications and Licenses:

• Must possess and maintain a valid state driver’s license with an acceptable driving history.
• Paralegal certification preferred.
• NCIC Certification preferred.

Unavoidable Hazards (Work Environment):

Work is performed in a relatively safe, secure, and stable work environment.

Position Type and Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time position; typical work hours and days are Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Some flexibility in hours is allowed, but employees must be available during the “core” work hours are 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Must work 40 hour each week to maintain full-time status.

E.O.E

Dorchester County does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, gender, religion, age, disability or military service in employment or the provision of services.