Paralegal / 61013796, 61014372
State of South Carolina
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Paralegal
State of South Carolina
Workers' Compensation Commission
Job Description
Summary
This paralegal role supports the legal team at South Carolina's Workers' Compensation Commission by handling research, drafting documents, managing case files for enforcement hearings, and responding to public records requests.
It involves organizing evidence, tracking expenses, and ensuring compliance with privacy rules in a busy litigation environment.
Ideal candidates are detail-oriented individuals with administrative experience in a legal setting who enjoy supporting attorneys and working with regulations.
Key Requirements
- High school diploma required
- Experience providing administrative support in a legal office or for attorneys
- 1-3 years of paralegal experience in high-volume litigation preferred
- Paralegal certification from an accredited school preferred
- Knowledge of relevant laws, regulations, and legal research techniques
- Proficiency with legal database software and communication principles
- Ability to perform legal research, manage files, and maintain effective working relationships
Full Job Description
Assists the Workers’ Compensation Commission Legal Department with legal research; draft legal memoranda, letters, briefs, discovery requests, and other legal documents; internal and external case litigation file management to include the production and organization of evidence for Rule to Show Cause files; and responding to FOIA requests and Commission file subpoenas;
- Prepare drafts of letters, briefs, discovery requests, settlement agreements, and other legal instruments. Reviews and summarizes legal documents and pleadings.
- Monitor and document expenses incurred or approved by the Legal Department.
- Receive, docket, and monitor subpoenas for the production of Commission records and assist with the production of records. Monitor agency FOIA requests and assists with document production.
- Assist counsel with information privacy and security compliance.
Manage the Legal Department's Rule to Show Cause Hearing process for non-compliant employers and carriers. Ensures case files are accurate, thoroughly documented, and well-organized.
Reviews carrier fines and works and assists the General Counsel with proper prosecution and resolution. Works with process servers to ensure proper service of hearing notices.
Requirements
A high school diploma and experience in providing administrative support for an attorney(s) or a legal office.Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Knowledge of relevant laws, regulations, policies, and organizational functions. Knowledge of legal research techniques and legal database software.
Knowledge of legal communication principles and practices. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships. Ability to communicate effectively.
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.
Qualifications
Additional Information
The South Carolina Workers' Compensation Commission offers an exceptional benefits package for full time (FTE) employees:
- Health, dental, vision, long-term disability, and life insurance for employees, spouse, and children. Click here for additional information.
- 15 days annual (vacation) leave per year
- 15 days sick leave per year
- 13 paid holidays
- Paid Parental Leave
- Retirement benefit choices *
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