Paralegal - Coroner's Office

Charleston County Government; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 50,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

The Paralegal position within Charleston County Government supports the Coroner’s Office by handling legal inquiries, subpoenas, FOIA requests, and by assisting staff with court-related preparations. The role requires a paralegal certification, two years of experience, and proficiency in Microsoft 365.

Open until filled; hiring salary range is $50,440–$66,060 annually. Responsibilities include researching legal issues, handling deposits, responding to the public and authorities, and ensuring

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Paralegal Certification required.
• Minimum of two years of paralegal experience.
• Proficiency in Microsoft 365.
• Valid SC Driver’s License or ability to obtain within three months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Manages and oversees Subpoena requests by ensuring all requests are properly documented and fulfilled.
• Assists with answering the phone and greeting visitors to the office.
• Manages and oversees the FOIA process by ensuring all requests are properly documented and fulfilled.
• Researches and analyzes legal issues commonly encountered by members of this Office and aids staff as needed.
• Assists with invoicing, acceptance, documentation and deposits of funds related to legal requests.
• Responds to questions from the public, attorneys, law enforcement officials, investigators, and courts related to legal matters.
• Monitors and completes mandatory death reporting as indicated (e.g., In-Custody deaths, Child Deaths).
• Assists staff in the preparation of depositions, court hearings, death reviews and inquests; attends as indicated.
• Keeps abreast of current laws by Continuing Legal Education Seminars and self-study.
• Performs other duties or assumes other responsibilities as apparent or assigned.

Skills

Microsoft 365

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Paralegal Certification

Job description

The Paralegal provides front office assistance to the Coroner’s Office to ensure that all legal inquiries/requests

from the public, civil and criminal systems are monitored, documented and fulfilled according to legal

requirements and standards.

HIRING SALARY RANGE: $50,440 - $66,060 (Estimated Annual Salary)

OPEN UNTIL FILLED, APPLICATION REVIEW BEGINS IMMEDIATELY

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: (Order of Essential Functions does not indicate importance of functions.)

1. Manages and oversees Subpoena requests by ensuring all requests are properly documented and fulfilled.
2. Assists with answering the phone and greeting visitors to the office.
3. Manages and oversees the FOIA process by ensuring all requests are properly documented and fulfilled.
4. Researches and analyzes legal issues commonly encountered by members of this Office and aids/instruction to staff as needed.
5. Assists with the invoicing, acceptance, documentation and deposits of funds to ensure accurate record of transactions related to legal requests.
6. Responds to questions from the public, attorneys, law enforcement officials, investigators, and courts related to legal matters to include Confirmation of Death letters.
7. Monitors and completes mandatory death reporting as indicated i.e. In-Custody deaths, Child Deaths.
8. Assists staff in the preparation of depositions, court hearings, death reviews and inquests; and attends as indicated.
9. Keeps abreast of all current laws and changes to the law as it relates to this Office by attending Continuing Legal Educations Seminars and self-study.
10. Performs other duties or assumes other responsibilities as apparent or assigned.

1. High School Diploma or GED required.
2. Paralegal Certification required.
3. Must have a minimum of two (2) years of paralegal experience.
4. Must be able to demonstrate proficiency in Microsoft 365.
5. Must possess a valid SC Driver’s License (or obtain within three (3) months of hire) and meet the requirements of the County’s motor vehicle policy.

SUCCESS FACTORS:

1. Work efficiently and safely with little direct supervision
2. Interacts effectively, professionally, tactfully with the general public and all participating agencies.
3. Show initiative to seek other work upon completion of a task.
4. Perform work in a safe manner complying with all applicable safety rules, regulations and procedures while protecting self and all others from injury.
5. Respond positively to a work environment that will change day-to-day, requiring quick departure from and re-organization of one’s schedule.
6. Safeguard confidential information and use it or disclose it only as expressly authorized or specifically required in the course of performing specific job duties.
7. Upholds County’s standards for customer service, accuracy, quality, efficiency and all County policies and procedures ensuring that all work performed, and all staff members meet those standards while exhibiting consistent treatment of all staff.
8. Acknowledge and accept the Department’s mission, respect the Department’s confidentiality regulations and maintain the integrity of the department.