NEOGOV · 5 months ago
Family Court Law Clerk 2026 (1-year rotation)
Richland County, SC
Full-time
Hybrid
New Grad, Entry Level
$66K/yr - $66K/yrNEOGOV is seeking legal professionals to join the South Carolina Judicial Branch as Law Clerk I in Family Court for a 1-year rotation starting in 2026. The role involves assisting Family Court Judges with case management, legal research, drafting legal documents, and ensuring compliance with court procedures.
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Responsibilities
Reviews the case records as assigned by the CJAP to ensure proceedings can go forward. Communicates with attorneys and parties to ensure all necessary actions have been completed prior to hearings and trials
Conducts legal research and analysis and provides a summary of their findings
Receives and reviews incoming mail, email, and voicemail messages as requested and directed. Responds to all email and voicemail messages in a timely manner. Confirms that correspondence is copied to all attorneys as is appropriate. Ensures that parties are adhering to statutory requirements and abiding by court rules and orders
Drafts legal memoranda with information received from files and attorneys as directed by assigned judges
Responds to and tracks case-related requests and communications from attorneys, parties, County Clerks of Court and their employees, guardians ad litem, and other relevant stakeholders
Prepares and maintains confidential data and reports. Prepares and searches all incoming orders and maintains a list of all Matters Under Advisement for each judge in their circuit, which are to be reported monthly by each judge
Reads and has knowledge of all incoming advance sheets. Notifies judge of new case law that may impact current or pending cases
Attends hearings, trials, and other courtroom proceedings as requested. Travels to court proceedings statewide as requested. Responsible for the set up and break down of courtrooms. Manages all judicial law books, notebooks, and computer equipment
Maintains a monthly calendar of court dates and weekly schedules. Keeps a weekly folder with dockets, calendar, and all case notes. Communicates with Court Services as it pertains to matters to include Judges' Scheduling, Court Reporting, Court Interpreting, data gathering and reporting, legal questions, technology issues, etc
All other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Juris Doctorate degree from an American Bar Association (ABA) accredited school of law AND admitted to the practice of law in South Carolina; OR
At the time of hire, has a pending application seeking admission under Rule 402 of the South Carolina Appellate Court Rules (SCACR), or a pending application seeking admission in another jurisdiction which has adopted the UBE
Knowledge of laws and rules of South Carolina Rules
Knowledge of the theories of legal research
Knowledge of West Law and the Attorney Information System (AIS)
Ability to interpret and apply state/federal law and judicial decisions
Ability to analyze facts and express conclusions clearly, logically, and concisely
Ability to prepare orders, memos, and other legal documents
Ability to effectively plan and organize work activities and prioritize tasks
Ability to work independently in meeting deadlines
Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with judges, SCJB staff, attorneys, court personnel, and other clients/customers
Ability to maintain a high level of discretion
Skills: Excellent computer skills and proficiency in Microsoft applications (Word, Excel, Outlook)
Skills: Demonstration of a strong, consistent, and dependable work ethic
Skills: Detail-oriented and possess excellent time-management skills
Skills: Strong writing skills
Must have dependable transportation and be able to travel
Must be able to lift and move files and/or boxes weighing 15-20 pounds
Benefits
Health, Dental, Vision, Long Term Disability, and Life Insurance for Employee, Spouse, and Children
State Retirement Plan and Deferred Compensation Programs (Temporary positions have option to enroll)
15 days paid annual (vacation) leave per year
15 days paid sick leave per year
Option to designate 10 days of earned paid sick leave per year as family sick leave
13 paid state holidays
Paid Parental Leave
Workers’ Compensation Benefits
Health and dental insurance
Retirement and savings plan options
Paid vacation and sick leave
Tuition assistance
Holiday, annual and sick leave
Discounts on purchases, travel and more
Company
NEOGOV
NEOGOV is the leading provider of workforce management software uniquely designed for the public sector, education, and public safety.
Founded in 1999
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$700MKey Investors
Warburg Pincus
2025-07-28Secondary Market· $700M
2025-07-28Acquired
2021-06-02Private Equity
Leadership Team
Shane Evangelist
CEO
Brandon McDonald
Head Of Marketing
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