REPOST Paralegal / 61012267 Position Available In Richland, South Carolina

REPOST Paralegal / 61012267

Salary
$38,985.00

• $55,559.00 Annually
  Location Richland County, SC
  Job Type
  FTE
• Full-Time
  Job Number
  176177
  Agency
  Department of Social Services
  Division
  Office of General Counsel
  Opening Date
  06/13/2025
  Closing Date
  6/22/2025 11:59 PM Eastern

Class Code:

AE03

Position Number:

61012267

Normal Work Schedule:

Monday

• Friday (8:30
• 5:00)
  Pay Band
  Band 5
  Hiring Range
• Min.
  $38,985.00
  Hiring Range
• Max.

$55,559.00
Opening Date
06/13/2025
EEO Statement
Equal Opportunity Employer

Agency Specific Application Procedures:

All applicants must apply online. All correspondence from DSS Human Resources will be made through electronic mail, unless otherwise indicated.
Veteran Preference Statement
South Carolina is making our Veterans a priority for employment in state agencies and institutions.

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Special Notice:

This is a REPOST

• Previous applicants need not re-apply for this position.

Do you have a passion to provide meaningful contributions to your community? Would you like to be part of an organization whose central mission is helping to protect, stabilize and strengthen the lives of South Carolina’s children, families, and vulnerable adults? If so, the SC Department of Social Services has the right job opportunity for you!

Job Duties:

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 contra.20cts 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.
Perform Red Cross shelter/emergency response duties as directed
Minimum and Additional Requirements
A High School Diploma and four (4) years of clerical or administrative experience.
A college degree may be substituted for all or part of related work experience.
Preferred Qualifications
Paralegal or legal secretarial experience and a valid drivers license. Additional Comments
This application for employment with the SC Department of Social Services must be completed in its entirety. A resume may be included; but shall not be substituted in lieu of the completion of this application in part or in whole. “See Resume” is not acceptable information for the completion of any part of the requirements of this application. If such is submitted, this employment application will be considered incomplete and may not be forwarded as eligible for consideration to hiring managers.
Must have a valid drivers’ license and access to motor vehicle; ability to access 4/ 5 drawer file cabinets and/or various filing systems; ability to enter information into computer; ability to lift 20lbs. If you certify, by completion and submission of this application, that you possess educational credentials that qualify you for the available DSS positions, you will be required to provide a certified official transcript, if you are selected for job offer.
The South Carolina Department of Social Services offers an exceptional benefits package 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

Division:

Office of General Counsel / Richland County
Employer
State of South Carolina
Agency
Department of Social Services
Address
1535 Confederate Avenue Extension
Columbia, South Carolina, 29201
Phone
803-898-7315 ext. 2
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