Public Service Legal Assistant — Paralegal Support

State of South Carolina; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Long Term Disability

Life Insurance

15 days annual vacation leave

15 days sick leave per year

13 paid holidays

Paid Parental Leave

State Retirement Plan

Deferred Compensation Program

Job summary

The South Carolina Department of Social Services in Anderson County is seeking a Legal Assistant to perform administrative legal work in support of the agency's mission to protect and strengthen the lives of South Carolina's children, families, and vulnerable adults. You will organize documents, support attorneys, and ensure timely filings in a busy legal office.

A High School Diploma is required; an Associate's Degree or higher may substitute. Paralegal courses or a certificate are preferred.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma and work experience directly related to the employment area.
• An Associate's Degree or higher may substitute for related work experience.
• Completion of paralegal courses and/or a paralegal certificate.

Responsibilities

• Performs administrative legal work in support of DSS attorneys.
• Organizes and maintains documents in paper and LCMS.
• Assists attorneys and paralegals with scheduling meetings, court dates, and deadlines.
• Drafts correspondence, legal forms, and other documents for review and signature.
• Creates reports, including Title IV reports, on request.
• Communicates with various staff regarding cases, hearings, and orders.
• Assembles and delivers legal documents for cases to reporting entities.
• Protects PII and safeguards agency networks and data.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Document management

Administrative support

Legal terminology

Education

High School Diploma

Associate's Degree or higher

Tools

LCMS system

Job description

The South Carolina Department of Social Services in Anderson County is seeking a Legal Assistant to perform administrative legal work in support of the agency's mission to protect and strengthen the lives of South Carolina's children, families, and vulnerable adults. You will organize documents, support attorneys, and ensure timely filings in a busy legal office.

A High School Diploma is required; an Associate's Degree or higher may substitute. Paralegal courses or a certificate are preferred.