Paralegal, General and Special Prosecution

State of South Carolina; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid parental leave

State Retirement Plan

Deferred Compensation Programs

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

Job summary

The State of South Carolina is seeking a Paralegal for the General and Special Victims Prosecution Section. The role involves assisting attorneys from case intake through closure, including document preparation and trial attendance. Knowledge of litigation practices and legal research is crucial.

This position offers a rewarding benefits package, including health insurance, annual leave, and retirement plans. A Paralegal Certificate or an Associate degree in Paralegal Studies is required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma and substantive legal work experience required.
• Knowledge of laws, regulations, and organizational functions essential.
• Experience handling discovery and court documents preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist attorneys throughout the case life cycle.
• Prepare court documents including indictments and motions.
• Attend trial with the assigned attorneys.
• Close cases and upload necessary documents.

Skills

Legal research

Knowledge of litigation

Document preparation

Case management

Education

Paralegal Certificate or Associate degree in Paralegal Studies

Job description

About General and Special Prosecution

Under general supervision, serves as a paralegal in the General and Special Victims Prosecution Section from the beginning of a case until the case is complete. Works with the attorneys in the section to provide support and assistance throughout the case life cycle.

• Case Intake: Receives a case as it is assigned to the division and notifies the appropriate agencies of its assignment. Receives and uploads discovery, requesting any missing information. Creates a defense copy of the material and redacts out necessary information. Prepares discovery for defense attorneys, as well as files reciprocal motions on behalf of the State.
• Case Prep: Becomes familiar with the case and adds additional discovery as it is received. Prepares documents for court, including but not limited to indictments, sentencing sheets, permanent restraining orders, and motions. Conducts legal research on issues as needed.
• Trial: Prepares for and attends trial with the assigned attorneys.
• Case Closure: Successfully closes and files away disposed cases and sends case files back when necessary. Uploads closing documents, notifies appropriate agencies, and completes any other task necessary for a case.
• Serves as Assistant Terminal Agency Coordinator for NCIC for the entire office.

This position also includes an excellent benefits package:

• Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility.
• Paid parental leave.
• Health, dental, vision, long-term disability, and life insurance for employees, spouses, and children.
• Fifteen days of annual (vacation) leave per year.
• Fifteen days of sick leave per year.
• Thirteen paid holidays each year.
• State Retirement Plan and Deferred Compensation Programs.

A high school diploma and experience performing delegated, substantive legal work.

Necessary Requirement

A Paralegal Certificate or an Associate degree with paralegal studies is required.

Additional Requirements

• Position may require overnight travel, work on evenings and weekends, and the ability to transport files.

• Knowledge of relevant laws, regulations, policies, and organizational functions.
• Knowledge of all stages of litigation in a court case or administrative proceedings.
• Knowledge of motions, discovery, litigation, documentation, court, and administrative proceedings rules, procedures, and practices.
• Ability to perform legal research in accordance with preliminary instructions as to methods or approach, source material available, and policy and precedent of the office.

DRUG SCREENING, CREDIT CHECK, DELINQUENT TAX CHECK, SLED BACKGROUND CHECK, AND GRIEVANCE CHECK ARE REQUIRED.

THIS OFFICE IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY AND AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER.

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