Paralegal; Office of Disciplinary Counsel

Job Responsibilities

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 Disciplinary Counsel (ODC).
• You will provide legal support including drafting legal documents, preparing correspondence, updating calendars, and communicating with parties on the progress of cases.
• You will ensure documents are filed and maintained in an organized filing system.
• You will assist with the preparation of case status reports and assist in managing case flow.
• You will document executed tasks, phone calls, and other activities in the Agency’s case management system.
• You will perform other duties such as contacting witnesses, scheduling and coordinating hearings, coordinating subpoena services, copying and organizing documents and exhibits, and closing cases.

Minimum Qualifications

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

Preferred Qualifications

• A paralegal degree and/or certificate.
• 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 with the public and co-workers orally and in writing.

Other Requirements

• 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.

Benefits Offered

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