NEOGOV · 9 hours ago
Paralegal / 61012267
Richland County, SC
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$45K/yr - $61K/yr
4+ years expNEOGOV is part of the South Carolina Department of Social Services, which aims to protect and strengthen the lives of children, families, and vulnerable adults in South Carolina. They are seeking a Paralegal to provide administrative support to Area Attorneys, manage legal documents, and assist with fiscal management and human resource tasks.
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Responsibilities
The Paralegal provides administrative assistance and support to assigned Area Attorneys and assist monitoring/training legal staff under Area Attorney's supervision
Assists Area Attorney with Cost center budgets for Area; coordinates with the OGC and counties about business management activities associated with fiscal management, procurement, and supply services; sets up and maintains account payable files, verifies invoices for payment, and determines appropriate account designation and object codes, verifies vendors are established, and if not acquires W-9 for the same; prepares 1402's; assists Area Attorney with preparation of financial data to prepare annual budget, reports, and justify fiscal allotment increases
Checks invoices from contract attorneys in Area for completeness and submit to the Office of General Counsel (OGC) for approval and payment. Maintain files related to contract attorneys. Monitor expenditures pursuant to those contracts and monitor balances. Alert Area Attorney/OGC when additional funds need to be added. Receive all invoices from the Area counties and review for completeness prior to submitting to Finance and/or to the OGC
Serves as primary support staff of Area Attorney. Maintains Area Attorney's calendar and tickler files; prepares personnel documents related to employees under the Area Attorney's direct supervision. Serves as Human Resource liaison for Area. Prepares all documents regarding personnel under direct supervision of the Area Attorney; Prepares all HR documents for the county paralegals and clerical legal staff and submits the same to the OGC for approval. Ensures that the Legal Offices in Area are performing efficiently at all times. Ensures EPMS documents are sent to HR in a timely manner by Area Attorney. Schedule Interviews for the Area Attorney
Assists Area Attorney with managing the Legal Case Management System for Area. Participates in training employees in the proper way LCMS should be utilized
Prepares documents, forms, memos and letters for Area Attorney
Ensures that personal identifying information (PII) is properly used, accessed, gathered, shared and disposed to protect the agency networks and applications by safeguarding systems, equipment and data
Performs Red Cross shelter/emergency response duties as directed
Qualification
Required
A High School Diploma and four years responsible clerical experience or administrative experience
A college degree may be substituted for all or part of related work experience
Must have a valid driver's license and access to a motor vehicle
Ability to access 4/5 drawer file cabinets and/or various filing systems
Ability to enter information into a computer
Ability to lift 20lbs
Preferred
Paralegal or legal secretarial experience
Valid driver's license
Benefits
Health, Dental, Vision, Long Term Disability, and Life Insurance for Employee, Spouse, and Children
15 days annual (vacation) leave per year
15 days sick leave per year
13 paid holidays
Paid Parental Leave
State Retirement Plan and Deferred Compensation Programs
Generous benefits, including health and dental insurance; retirement and savings plan options; and paid vacation and sick leave
Telecommuting and flexible work schedules are available to employees of some state agencies
Prescription coverage and wellness benefits
Dental, vision, term life insurance, long term disability and flexible spending accounts for health and child care expenses
Defined benefit and defined contribution plans
South Carolina Deferred Compensation Program
Tuition assistance; holiday, annual and sick leave; and 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.
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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