Paralegal

Beaufort County; Beaufort (SC); On-site; USD 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care

Dental

Vision

Retirement

Deferred compensation

Flexible spending accounts

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Holidays

Vacation leave

Sick leave

Job summary

Beaufort County is seeking a Paraprofessional to support the County Attorney’s Office with trials, appeals, investigations, real estate transactions, legal research and other tasks.

The role involves drafting and reviewing legal documents, coordinating witnesses, managing discovery, and assisting in trial preparation. A qualified candidate will have an associate degree or technical training and several years of related experience.

Qualifications

• Requires Associate’s degree or equivalent to two years of college.
• Over four years up to eight years of related experience or an equivalent combination.
• Must possess and maintain a valid state driver’s license with an acceptable driving history.
• Certified Paralegal.
• Please attach copies of all certifications and licenses to your application.

Responsibilities

• Performs legal research and completes assigned projects with rapid, error-free analysis.
• Drafts, reviews and analyzes legal documents including complaints, motions, subpoenas, and jury instructions, with cite checking.
• Assists attorneys with case development and trial preparation.
• Coordinates witnesses and exhibits; responds to subpoenas and coordinates court appearances.
• Communicates with clients, vendors, witnesses and staff throughout litigation.
• Reviews documents and data to prepare matters for legal representation.
• Maintains and organizes resources and databases; handles discovery requests with staff coordination to meet deadlines.
• Coordinates conferences with clients, witnesses and opposing parties; schedules meetings with the County Attorney.
• Analyzes plans and data to prepare pleadings and related documents.
• Obtains data from clients and others; responds to subpoenas coordinating with county staff and courts.
• Monitors and responds to FOIA requests.
• Performs related work as assigned.

Skills

Legal research

Case preparation

Document drafting

Communication

Time management

Education

Associate’s degree or technical degree or equivalent to two years of college

Job description

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.

Examples of Duties

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.
• Obtain 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.

Typical Qualifications

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.

Supplemental Information

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.

We offer a complete benefits package to full-time employees including health care, dental, vision, retirement, deferred compensation plans, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, long-term & short-term disability, holidays, vacation, and sick leave.

To learn more details, please visit the Beaufort County Human Resources website.