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State of South Carolina

Attorney II- Legal Assistance Developer

Pay: Not specified

Posted: 1 week ago

Location: Columbia, SC (Onsite)

Last Updated: 17 hours ago

Hours: Full-Time

Expires: 10/5/2026

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What they do

A Paralegal or Legal Assistant assists attorneys and law offices with a variety of tasks ranging from administrative support to legal research and writing. Maintains and organizes files or file databases. Conducts legal or other background research, assists with preparation for trials or hearings, and drafts documents to be filed. Uses software for electronic discovery of materials such as email for a trial. May specialize in a particular area of the law such as corporate or criminal law, family law or real estate law.

$62,367 / year median in South Carolina

+6% projected growth

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Job Description

Do you have a passion to provide a meaningful contribution to your community? Would you like to be a part of an organization whose mission is to meet the current and future needs of seniors and enhance the quality of life for older South Carolinians through advocacy, planning and resources? If so, the Department on Aging has the right opportunity for you! The Legal Assistance Developer (LAD) will provide state leadership in developing legal assistance programs throughout South Carolina for older individuals.

Job Duties:

Coordinates the provisions of legal assistance while building and maintaining statewide networks connecting Area Agencies on Aging (AAAs), legal providers, and private attorneys.
Develops and provides technical assistance, training, and other support to South Carolina AAA's, legal assistance providers, ombudsman programs and adult protective services as appropriate.
Collaborates on activities designed to enhance access to legal assistance and educational resources for older adults in South Carolina.
Assists older individuals in understanding, utilizing, and maintaining their rights authorized by law in reference to financial management, risk of guardianship, conservatorship, and other fiduciary proceedings.
Works to improve the quality and quantity of legal services provided to older individuals in a state capacity.

A juror's degree, member of the South Carolina Bar, and must satisfy Rule 403 Requirements. Knowledge of the Older Americans Act (OAA) and services delivered through the national aging network. Knowledge of the laws of South Carolina. Ability to communicate effectively. Ability to interpret and apply laws and judicial decisions. Excellent negotiation and communication skills, meticulous attention to detail. Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects. The South Carolina Department on Aging (SCDOA) is an Equal Opportunity Employer for all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, sex

including the basis of pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, nation of origin, age, religion, or disability or genetic information.

Benefits Offered The South Carolina Department on Aging 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