Paralegal, Internet Crimes Against Children

State of South Carolina; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PSLF eligibility

Paid parental leave

Health/dental/vision insurance

Life insurance

15 days annual leave

15 days sick leave

13 paid holidays

State retirement plan

Deferred compensation

Job summary

The State of South Carolina seeks a full-time paralegal in the Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) section to support attorneys, maintain case files, and assist with discovery, trial preparation, and legal research.

This grant-funded position requires a Paralegal Certificate or an Associate's degree; a high school diploma with legal support experience may be considered. Benefits include PSLF eligibility, parental leave, health/dental/vision, life insurance, and paid leave.

Qualifications

• Requires knowledge of relevant laws, regulations, policies, and organizational functions.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Experience providing administrative support for an attorney or legal office preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist with file maintenance and organization, generate discovery, and maintain a log of activity.
• Conduct legal research, create reports for attorneys, and assist with writing memoranda and briefs.
• Assist with case docket management, including monitoring scheduling and opening/closing files.

Skills

Legal research

Legal writing

Case management

Communication skills

Discretion & ethics

Education

Paralegal certificate

Associate's degree in paralegal studies

Tools

Legal database software

Job description

About Internet Crimes Against Children

This is a grant-funded full-time position.

Under general supervision, serves as a paralegal in the ICAC section.

• Assists with file maintenance and organization. Generate a discovery and maintain a log of such activity. Effectively organizes and produces exhibits of case material for trial. Evaluates information related to legal matters in public or personal records. Assist with trial and trial preparation.


• Conducts legal research. Creates reports and documents for attorneys. Assists in the preparation, summarization, and interpretation of legal documents. Assists the attorney with writing legal memoranda, briefs, and other legal documents. Use existing files and a variety of other legal research resources to prepare information for pending cases. Assists in monitoring major changes to laws, guidelines, or regulations. Identify relevant judicial decisions, statutes, legal articles, codes, and other pertinent materials.


• Assists with obtaining case information from Investigators, law enforcement, and witnesses as requested and updates Investigators, law enforcement, and witnesses as to case status.


• Assists with case docket management for the section, including checking county dockets for pending cases, monitoring scheduling of cases, and requesting information. Track dockets for case scheduling and assist with scheduling. Opening and closing files as requested.


• Draft letters and answer correspondence at the request of the assigned attorneys.


• Assists with providing case information to victim advocates and generates criminal history records as requested.


• Assists with other assigned duties upon request.

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.


• State Retirement Plan and Deferred Compensation Programs.

A high school diploma and experience in providing administrative support for an attorney(s) or a legal office.

Necessary Requirements: A Paralegal Certificate or an Associate's degree in paralegal studies is required.

• Knowledge of relevant laws, regulations, policies, and organizational functions.


• Knowledge of legal research techniques and legal database software.


• Knowledge of legal communication principles and practices.


• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.


• Ability to communicate effectively.


• 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, AND SLED BACKGROUND CHECKS REQUIRED.

THIS OFFICE IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY AND AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER.

EEOP Utilization Report available upon request.

We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities. If you have a limitation or disability that requires an accommodation during the application process, please let us know by emailing [e-mail]