Paralegal / 61082940 Position Available In Spartanburg, South Carolina

Paralegal / 61082940

Salary
$38,985.00

• $55,559.00 Annually
  Location Spartanburg County, SC
  Job Type
  FTE
• Full-Time
  Job Number
  176523
  Agency
  Department of Social Services
  Division
  Office of General Counsel
  Opening Date
  05/21/2025
  Closing Date
  5/28/2025 11:59 PM Eastern

Class Code:

AE03

Position Number:

61082940

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
05/21/2025
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.

DESCRIPTION

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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 assistance to attorneys assigned to a county office to provide legal services and representation in Family Courts on issues relative to child protection, foster care, adoption, child day care, and adult protection.
Utilizes the Legal Case Management System (LCMS) to prepare pleadings, orders, notices, and other documents. Maintains accurate LCMS data by inputting documents and information including names of parties, addresses, and hearing outcomes.
Prepares cases for Family Court including file organization, initiation and verification of service and ensures all parties are properly served, distribution of treatment plans, preparation and distribution of dockets to appropriate parties, draft proposed orders for attorney review, process continuance requests, and re-docket subsequent hearings. Prepares pleadings, motions, and proposed orders for attorney’s review; files pleadings, motions, notices, and other legal documents with the Clerk of Court; circulates, files, and serves orders.
Attends hearings and trials, assists with the orderly flow of cases into the courtroom, and maintains accurate notes reflecting attendance, testimony, evidence, and the Court’s ruling. Collects, assembles and verifies witness statements, reports, documents and exhibits for use by attorney in preparation of court cases. Researches issues, prepares briefs, discovery requests, and motions
Acts as liaison between the attorney and DSS staff members, and representatives of law enforcement and Family Court. Perform Red Cross shelter/emergency response duties as directed
Minimum and Additional Requirements
A High School Diploma and work experience that is directly related to the area of employment.
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 / Spartanburg 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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