Paralegal

County of Chester, South Carolina; Chester (SC); Sur place; USD 42 000 - 54 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

County of Chester, South Carolina is seeking a dedicated Paralegal to support the County Attorney. The role involves preparing and reviewing legal documents, legal research, case and file management, and administrative support for ongoing matters.

You will maintain records, assist with FOIA requests, draft correspondence, attend meetings, take minutes, and help coordinate hearings and deadlines.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree or Paralegal Studies Certification from an accredited institution.
• Minimum three years of experience as a paralegal or in a related field, preferably in government/public sector.

Responsabilités

• Prepare, compose, type, and proofread legal documents, including memoranda, contracts, summonses, and complaints; perform routine clerical/secretarial work.
• Assist attorneys in compiling and responding to FOIA requests, including releasing information to the public.
• Maintain and organize contracts and legal documents; ensure accessibility.
• Collaborate with other government agencies and departments to gather information or perform duties.
• Draft correspondence and reports; answer phones and assist callers; take minutes at meetings.

Connaissances

Written and verbal communication

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Legal terminology

Formation

Associate’s degree or Paralegal Studies Certification

SC Notary Public Certification

Description du poste

We are seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Paralegal to support the County Attorney. The ideal candidate will assist in a variety of legal tasks, including document preparation and review, legal research, case and file management, records organization, and administrative support related to ongoing matters.

Key Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain files and prepare necessary forms. Research case materials, recorded documents, laws/codes/statutes, legal opinions, prior judgments, and other resources to obtain information to support legal team.
• Review, analyzes, and classifies information to be entered into computer database, scans information into computer as appropriate, and ensures all information is accurate and current.
• Prepare, compose, type, and proofread legal documents, including memoranda, contracts, summonses, complaints, and other legal documents. Performs routine clerical/secretarial work as required, which may include, but is not limited to, copying and filing documents, scanning documents, transcribing dictation, scheduling appointments, maintaining filing systems, entering computer data and maintaining databases, reviewing and processing mail, running errands, etc.
• Assist attorneys in compiling and responding to Freedom of Information Act requests, including releasing information to the public, attorneys, in accordance with the law.
• Maintain and organize contracts and legal documents, ensuring all documents are properly filed and accessible.
• Collaborate with other government agencies, public officials and departments to gather information or perform other duties as necessary.
• Draft correspondence and reports, answers the telephone and assists callers as needed.
• Attend meetings and take minutes, summarizing key discussions and actions.
• Monitor, schedules and confirm dates of hearings, deadlines for filings, court appearances, meetings and daily schedule.
• Performs related work as assigned by the County Attorney.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree or Paralegal Studies Certification from an accredited institution.
• Minimum three (3) years of experience as a paralegal or related field, preferably in a government or public sector environment.
• SC Notary Public Certification.
• Strong understanding of legal terminology, procedures, and government regulations.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

APPLICANTS WITH EQUIVALENT EXPERIENCE AND/OR EDUCATION MAY BE CONSIDERED.