Apply on Employer Site

South Carolina Office of the Attorney General · 1 hour ago

Paralegal - General and Special Prosecution

Columbia, SC

Part-time

Hybrid

New Grad, Entry Level

The South Carolina Office of the Attorney General is seeking a Paralegal to join their General and Special Prosecution team. This role involves supporting prosecutors and investigators in handling a variety of cases, from drug offenses to serious crimes, and assisting in litigation preparation.

ConsumerEmailLaw EnforcementLegal

Work & Life Balance

Responsibilities

Receives a case as it is assigned to the division and notifies the appropriate agencies of its assignment

Receives and uploads discovery, requesting any missing information

Creates a defense copy of the material and redacts out the necessary information

Prepares discovery for defense attorneys and files reciprocal motions on behalf of the State

Becomes familiar with the case and adds additional discovery as it is received

Prepares documents for court, including but not limited to indictments, sentencing sheets, permanent restraining orders, and motions

Conducts legal research on issues as needed

Prepares for and attends trial with attorneys in the section

Successfully closes and files away disposed cases and sends case files back when necessary

Uploads closing documents, notifies appropriate agencies and completes any other task necessary for a case

Serves as Assistant Terminal Agency Coordinator for NCIC for the entire office

Qualification

Paralegal CertificateLegal ResearchLitigationLawsCase ManagementDocument Preparation

Required

A high school diploma and paralegal experience performing delegated, substantive legal work

Paralegal Certificate or an Associate degree with paralegal studies

Position may require overnight travel

Position may require employees to work evenings and weekends

Position may be required to travel and transport files

DRUG SCREENING, CREDIT CHECK, DELINQUENT TAX CHECK, SLED BACKGROUND CHECK, AND GRIEVANCE CHECK ARE REQUIRED

Preferred

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

Knowledge of all stages of litigation in a court case or administrative proceedings

Knowledge of motions, discovery, litigation, documentation, court and administrative proceedings rules, procedures, and practices

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