Paralegal
State of South Carolina
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Legal Services Summer Intern (12600601)
State of South Carolina
Department of Transportation-Headquarters
Location
South Carolina, 29210
Salary
$17 - $23
per hour
Type
Temporary
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March 30, 2026
Job Description
Summary
This summer internship in the State of South Carolina's Department of Transportation Legal Services involves supporting lawyers with tasks like handling damage claims, researching legal topics, updating databases and manuals, and providing basic office help such as answering phones.
It's ideal for students currently enrolled in a paralegal or law program who want hands-on experience in government legal work.
The role pays between $17 and $23 per hour and focuses on building practical skills in a supportive team environment.
Key Requirements
- High school diploma or approved equivalent
- Enrollment in a two-year paralegal associate program
- Enrollment in an ABA accredited law program
- Ability to assist with damage claims administration
- Proficiency in researching and preparing legal memoranda
- Skills in updating case management systems and databases like ProjectWise
- Capability to provide administrative support, including phone duties
Full Job Description
**This posting will be used to fill a summer internship position in Legal Services.**In the area Legal Services, the responsibilities includes:
Assists with the administration of damage claims.Assists in updating case management system and legal opinion archival database on ProjectWise or other software.Researches and prepares legal memorandum as assigned by the attorneys.Assists attorneys in updating associate counsel workbook and contract administration manual.Updating substantive law outline regarding drainage, condemnation, inverse condemnation, discretionary immunity, etc.Answers phones and provides administrative assistance as necessary.Pay Rate is between $17.00 - $23.00/per hour depending on qualifications.
Requirements A high school diploma; or an approved acceptable equivalence.Must be enrolled in a two-year paralegal associate program or an ABA accredited law program.
Additional Information The South Carolina Department of Transportation is committed to a diverse workforce and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age (40 or older), disability or genetic information.
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