Law Clerk-Temporary

Full Job Description

Mission Statement:
The mission of the State of South Carolina Department of Insurance is to protect the insurance consumers, the public interest, and the insurance marketplace by ensuring the solvency of insurers; by enforcing and implementing the insurance laws of the State; and by regulating the insurance industry in an efficient, courteous, responsive, fair, and equitable manner. For more information about working at the SC Department of Insurance, please visit Department of Insurance, SC - Official Website | Official Website
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This position is located in the Insurance Fraud Division.
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Job Purpose:
Performs legal research and drafting as required of policies, procedures, and other legal documents as directed by attorneys in the Insurance Fraud Division.
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Performs legal research and analysis on case law and statutes as assigned and identify implications from legal precedents and other legal information.

Draft and review legal briefs, motions, indictments, and other legal documents

Assist Attorneys or other legal staff with special projects as necessary.

Maintain and update files, databases and other documentation.

Prepare memoranda or other documents, as assigned, for trials, hearings, meetings, or other proceedings.

Maintain the confidentiality of documents and communications with the Insurance Fraud Division

Communicate with various court staff and law enforcement personnel.

Employee will work under the close supervision of attorneys in the Insurance Fraud Division

Requirements

A college degree from an accredited institution and admission to an accredited law school. Completion of at least one year of law school.
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Good interpersonal skills and attention to detail.

Excellent research, analytical, written, and verbal communication skills.

Ability to exercise sound judgement and discretion in interpreting and applying policies and procedures.

Ability to maintain confidentiality of communications and work tasks.

Ability to effectively plan and organize work activities and prioritize tasks for completion in accordance with established deadlines.

Compliance with applicable laws and the South Carolina Rules of Professional Responsibility.

Proficient computer skills including MS Office Suite). Must be familiar with Westlaw and capable of legal research

Additional Information

Educational Credentials: Applicants indicating college credit or degree(s) on the application will be required to submit a sealed, certified copy of the transcript(s) prior to beginning employment.

Failure to produce an official, certified transcript will result in any conditional offer of employment being rescinded.

Equal Opportunity Employer:It is the policy of the South Carolina Department of Insurance to provide equal employment opportunities to all job applicants and employees without regard to their race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including, but not limited to, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions and lactation), disability or age.

Veteran Preference Statement:South Carolina is making our Veterans a priority for employment in state agencies and institutions. The Department of Insurance offers the following for PT positions:

• Employee Assistance Program
  • Free counseling sessions for employees and household members
  • Free legal counseling
  • Free financial counseling
• Free Gym Access
• Free Parking