Paralegal - General and Special Victims Prosecution

Location : Richland County, SC

Job Type : FTE - Full-Time

Job Number : 172266

Agency : Attorney General's Office

Opening Date : 01 / 02 / 2025

Closing Date : 1 / 10 / 2025 5 : 00 PM Eastern

Class Code : : AE03

Position Number : : 60009780

Normal Work Schedule : : Monday - Friday (8 : 30 - 5 : 00)

Pay Band : Band 5

Hiring Range - Min. : $37,860.00

Hiring Range - Max. : $60,000.00

Opening Date : 01 / 02 / 2025

EEO Statement : Equal Opportunity Employer

Agency Specific Application Procedures : : All applicants must apply via careers.sc.gov. Failure to provide detailed and complete information will result in your application not being referred.

Veteran Preference Statement : South Carolina is making our Veterans a priority for employment in state agencies and institutions.

Job Responsibilities

Under general supervision, serves as a paralegal in the General and Special Victims Prosecution Section from the beginning of a case until the case is complete.

• Case Intake : 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.
• Case Prep : 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.
• Trial : Prepares for and attends trial with attorneys in the section.
• Case Closure : 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.
• Prepares subpoenas for State Grand Jury sessions as directed by the attorneys / agents; prepares disclosure forms / orders when requested by attorneys / agents. Assists assigned attorneys with State Grand Jury cases by notifying the court reporter of all necessary corrections on transcripts, keeps account of all transcripts, and tracks indictment paperwork.
• Serves as Assistant Terminal Agency Coordinator for NCIC for the entire office.

This position also includes an excellent benefits package :

Minimum and Additional Requirements

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

Necessary Requirement : Paralegal Certificate or an Associate degree with paralegal studies

Additional Requirements :

Preferred Qualifications

Additional Comments

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

THIS OFFICE IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY AND AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER.

EEOP Utilization Report available upon request.

Benefits for State Employees

The state of South Carolina offers eligible employees generous benefits, including health and dental insurance; retirement and savings plan options; and paid vacation and sick leave. Plus, work-life balance programs such as telecommuting and flexible work schedules are available to employees of some state agencies.

Insurance Benefits

Eligible employees may enroll in health insurance, which includes prescription coverage and wellness benefits. Other available insurance benefits include dental, vision, term life insurance, long term disability and flexible spending accounts for health and child care expenses.

Retirement Benefits

State employees are also offered retirement plan options, including defined benefit and defined contribution plans. Additionally, eligible employees may elect to participate in the South Carolina Deferred Compensation Program, which is a voluntary, supplemental retirement savings plan offering 401(k) and 457 plan options.

Workplace Benefits

State employees may also be eligible for other benefits, including tuition assistance; holiday, annual and sick leave; and discounts on purchases, travel and more.

Note : The benefits above are available to most state employees, with the exception of those in temporary positions. Employees in temporary grant and time-limited positions may be eligible for all, some or none of these benefits as benefits are associated with each position type. For these positions, contact the hiring agency to determine what benefits may be available.

Are you willing to accept a salary between $37,860-$60,000?

What is your current salary?

What is your highest level of completed education?

Do you have a Paralegal Certification or Paralegal Degree?

How many years of experience directly related to performing delegated, substantive legal work?

Please briefly explain your experience as a paralegal performing delegated substantive legal work. Note : "Failure to provide detailed and complete information may result in your application not being referred."

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Salary : $37,860 - $60,000