Paralegal

Beaufort County South Carolina; Beaufort (SC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Beaufort County is seeking a Paraprofessional to assist the County Attorney's Office with trials, appeals, investigations, real estate transactions, and legal research. You will draft and review legal documents, coordinate witnesses, respond to subpoenas, and help manage discovery and filings.

The role requires an Associate's degree or equivalent, and 4+ years of related experience. A Certified Paralegal and a valid driver’s license are required.

Qualifications

• Requires an Associate's degree, vocational technical degree or specialized training equivalent to two years of college.
• Over four years and up to eight years of related experience or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

Responsibilities

• Performs legal research, completes specially assigned projects, and manages complex problems with rapid analyses.
• Drafts, reviews and analyzes legal documents including complaints, motions, subpoenas and jury instructions, and completes cite checking.
• Assists attorneys with case development and trial preparation.
• Coordinates witnesses and exhibits for court and responds to subpoenas.
• Communicates with clients, vendors, witnesses and staff throughout the litigation process.
• Reviews and analyzes documents to prepare matters for legal representation.
• Maintains resources and databases, responds to discovery requests and ensures data by deadlines.
• Coordinates and schedules conferences with clients, witnesses and opposing parties.
• Analyzes plans, data and prepares pleadings and related documents.

Skills

Legal research

Drafting documents

Case preparation

Education

Associate's degree or two years of college

Job description

The purpose of this position is to perform responsible paraprofessional work in assisting the County Attorney's Office with trials, appeals, investigations, real estate transactions, legal research and completing other tasks as requested by the County Attorney or Deputy County Attorney.

The essential functions listed below are those that represent the majority of the time spent working in this class. Management may assign additional functions related to the type of work of the class as necessary.

• Performs legal research, completes specially assigned projects, and manages complex problems and time-constrained tasks with rapid but error-free analyses.
• Drafts, reviews and analyzes legal documents including complaints, interrogatories, affidavits, motions, notices, subpoenas and jury instructions, and complete cite checking in preparation of filing briefs and motions.
• Assists attorneys with case development and trial preparation.
• Coordinates witnesses and exhibits for court. Responsible for responding to subpoenas of County staff and coordinating appearances in court when required.
• Communicates with clients, vendors, witnesses, and staff throughout the litigation process.
• Reviews and analyzes documents and data to prepare matters for legal representation.
• Maintains, organizes and creates resources and databases. Responsible for responding to discovery requests including communicating with all appropriate staff, obtaining and reviewing documents, and ensuring the requesting party receives all data by the required deadline.
• Coordinates and schedules conferences with clients, witnesses and opposing parties. Schedules meetings and discussions as requested by the County Attorney.
• Analyzes plans, data, and prepares pleading and related documents.
• Obtains data from clients and second parties. Responsible for responding to subpoenas including communication with County employees, attorneys and the Court when appropriate.
• Assists in monitoring and responding to Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requests.
• Performs related work 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.
• Over four years and up to and including eight years of related experience or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

SPECIAL CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENSES:

• Must possess and maintain a valid state driver's license with an acceptable driving history.
• Certified Paralegal.
• IMPORTANT: Please attach copies of all certifications and licenses to your application.

All applicants tentatively selected for a position with Beaufort County Council will be required to submit to urinalysis to screen for the illegal use of drugs and to a background check prior to appointment. Employment is contingent upon clearing both the drug screening and background investigation.