Paralegal - General and Special Prosecution

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About General Prosecution
About Special Prosecution

Come join the General and Special Prosecution team of the SC Attorney General’s Office!

Paralegals get to travel throughout the state and work with prosecutors and investigators to handle a variety of cases; everything from drug cases to murders, hit and runs to human trafficking.

You’ll have the opportunity to work with various law enforcement agencies, different defense bars, and clerks of court across the state.

On this team, you’ll be able to grow your litigation preparation skills and work alongside the prosecutors to assist in identifying and locating missing pieces of the evidence to preparing witnesses for trial.

Check out some of the cases we’ve worked on recently!

State V. John Blauvelt as seen on 48 Hours

First Human Trafficking Guilty Trial Verdict:

Guilty verdict in 35-year-old no-body homicide cold case:

Murder Conviction in Spartanburg County

Guilty Plea in Manslaughter case after locating the missing body

Under general supervision, serves as a paralegal in the General and Special Victims Prosecution Section from the beginning of a case until the case is complete.

Case Intake: Receives a case as it is assigned to the division and notifies the appropriate agencies of its assignment. Receives and uploads discovery, requesting any missing information.

Creates a defense copy of the material and redacts out the necessary information. Prepares discovery for defense attorneys and files reciprocal motions on behalf of the State.

Case Prep: Becomes familiar with the case and adds additional discovery as it is received. Prepares documents for court, including but not limited to indictments, sentencing sheets, permanent restraining orders, and motions. Conducts legal research on issues as needed.

Trial: Prepares for and attends trial with attorneys in the section.

Case Closure: Successfully closes and files away disposed cases and sends case files back when necessary. Uploads closing documents, notifies appropriate agencies and completes any other task necessary for a case.

Serves as Assistant Terminal Agency Coordinator for NCIC for the entire office.

• Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility.
• Paid parental leave.
• Health, dental, vision, long-term disability, and life insurance for employees, spouses, and children.
• Fifteen days of annual (vacation) leave per year.
• Fifteen days of sick leave per year.
• Thirteen paid holidays.
• State Retirement Plan and Deferred Compensation Programs.

Requirements

A high school diploma and paralegal experience performing delegated, substantive legal work.
Necessary Requirement: Paralegal Certificate or an Associate degree with paralegal studies

Additional Requirements:

Position may require overnight travel.Position may require employees to work evenings and weekends.Position may be required to travel and transport files.

Qualifications Knowledge of relevant laws, regulations, policies, and organizational functions. Knowledge of all stages of litigation in a court case or administrative proceedings.

Knowledge of motions, discovery, litigation, documentation, court and administrative proceedings rules, procedures, and practices.

Ability to perform legal research in accordance with preliminary instructions as to methods or approach, source material available, and policy and precedent of the office.

Additional Information DRUG SCREENING, CREDIT CHECK, DELINQUENT TAX CHECK, SLED BACKGROUND CHECK, AND GRIEVANCE CHECK ARE REQUIRED. THIS OFFICE IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY AND AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER.

EEOP Utilization Report available upon request.