Paralegal; Office of Advice Counsel

Come join our team at the Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation (LLR) where you will experience work-life balance, great benefits, and an exciting career that supports the Agency's mission to make South Carolina a safe place to work and live.

• You will provide technical and paralegal services for attorneys assigned to the Office of Advice Counsel.
• You will prepare documents and orders, serve legal documents, updates calendars, prepare status reports, review transcripts, and review policies and procedures.
• You will drive letters and documents for review, create calendar due dates, and maintain files.
• You will conduct necessary research, update databases, assist with the preparation of presentations and correspondence, and perform work on special projects.
• You will perform a variety of other duties related to procuring supplies and maintaining inventory, documenting processes and procedures, and updating the OAC library.

• A high school diploma and experience in providing administrative support for an attorney(s) or a legal office.

• A high school diploma and four years' work experience directly related to the area of employment.
• Knowledge of personal computers and word processing.
• Ability to exercise judgment and discretion in interpreting and applying policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of applicable terminology/research practices and relevant laws and regulations.
• Ability to effectively plan, organize and prioritize tasks.
• Ability to communicate effectively and courteously, both orally and in writing, with internal and external customers and members of the public.
• Ability to perform work in a fast-paced setting.

• Position works in an office environment with extended periods of sitting and standing.
• May require occasional work outside of normal office hours.
• May be required to lift, carry, move and/or position objects weighing up to 25 lbs.
• Daily filing, data entry, telephone and computer use.
• Frequent communication and interaction with internal and external customers required.

The South Carolina Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation offers an exceptional benefits package for FTE positions that includes:

• 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