Paralegal — Trials, Discovery & Legal Research

Beaufort County South Carolina; Beaufort (SC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Beaufort County is seeking a Paraprofessional to assist the County Attorney's Office with trials, appeals, investigations, real estate transactions, and legal research. You will draft and review legal documents, coordinate witnesses, respond to subpoenas, and help manage discovery and filings.

The role requires an Associate's degree or equivalent, and 4+ years of related experience. A Certified Paralegal and a valid driver’s license are required.

Qualifications

• Requires an Associate's degree, vocational technical degree or specialized training equivalent to two years of college.
• Over four years and up to eight years of related experience or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

Responsibilities

• Performs legal research, completes specially assigned projects, and manages complex problems with rapid analyses.
• Drafts, reviews and analyzes legal documents including complaints, motions, subpoenas and jury instructions, and completes cite checking.
• Assists attorneys with case development and trial preparation.
• Coordinates witnesses and exhibits for court and responds to subpoenas.
• Communicates with clients, vendors, witnesses and staff throughout the litigation process.
• Reviews and analyzes documents to prepare matters for legal representation.
• Maintains resources and databases, responds to discovery requests and ensures data by deadlines.
• Coordinates and schedules conferences with clients, witnesses and opposing parties.
• Analyzes plans, data and prepares pleadings and related documents.

Skills

Legal research

Drafting documents

Case preparation

Education

Associate's degree or two years of college

Job description

Beaufort County is seeking a Paraprofessional to assist the County Attorney's Office with trials, appeals, investigations, real estate transactions, and legal research. You will draft and review legal documents, coordinate witnesses, respond to subpoenas, and help manage discovery and filings.

The role requires an Associate's degree or equivalent, and 4+ years of related experience. A Certified Paralegal and a valid driver’s license are required.