Paralegal

York County is located in the Piedmont region, between Broad River and Catawba River. The diverse landscape is home to family-friendly towns/cities, a progressive urban region and lakefront communities. We are excited that you want to join our team and recognize that our employees are the foundation for our success.

Mission Statement- York County provides quality public services in an open, efficient, and responsive manner.

Vision Statement - York County provides an environment where all citizens and businesses can thrive and succeed.

We are excited to hire a Paralegal to join our team in the 16th Circuit Public Defender's Office! In this position, you will provide responsible, confidential, and complex paralegal support to the department and attorneys; to provide case management and other specialized duties to expedite the judicial process and to ensure efficient and effective case administration.

Starting Salary Range of Pay Grade 112: $21.42 - $25.70.  Salary is determined based on experience and/or education.

Work Schedule: Monday – Friday, 8:00 am – 5:00 pm (40 hours per week). 

Our Total Compensation Package:

• Compensation – competitive market-rate pay, and negotiable based on qualifications.
• Comprehensive State Medical Insurance, Dental and Vision Insurance 
• Life Insurance
• Long-term disability
• Deferred Compensation 401K Plans
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Public Loan Forgiveness Program (Student Loan Forgiveness Program) 
• 11 Paid Holidays + 3 Optional Holidays 
• Longevity Pay
• SC State Retirement Plan Pension 
• Paid Vacation and Sick Time
• Sick Bank
• Critical Care and Cancer Insurance
• Wellness Screenings 
• Employee Assistance Programs 
• Professional Development / Trainings / Conferences

• Establishes, maintains, and closes out case files, and prepares all necessary forms for the disposition of cases. Researches case materials, recorded documents, laws/codes/statutes, legal opinions, prior judgments, and other resources to obtain information to support legal cases.
• Performs data entry to record and retrieve pertinent case information; reviews, analyzes, and classifies information to be entered into computer database, scans information into computer as appropriate, and ensures all information is accurate and up-to-date.
• Performs routine clerical/secretarial work as required, which may include, but is not limited to, copying and filing documents, scanning documents, transcribing dictation, scheduling appointments, maintaining filing systems, entering computer data and maintaining databases, reviewing and processing mail, sending and receiving faxes, running errands, etc.
• Schedules and confirms dates for depositions, hearings, trials, and other actions with appropriate personnel, and maintains court dockets; attends and assists with witness interviews and court hearings/trials. Receives and determines the appropriateness of requests for information; releases information to the public, attorneys, and defendants according to established guidelines.
• Routinely interacts with the public, elected public officials, department heads and county staff.
• Answers the telephone, provides information and assistance to callers or forwards calls to appropriate staff person. 
• Performs related work as assigned.

Experience and Education:  

• Associate Degree preferred, Paralegal Studies Certification from an accredited institution, or related experience. 
• Three (3) years of experience providing paralegal or related field or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

• SC Notary Public certification

Physical Demands:  Physical demands refer to the requirements for physical exertion and coordination of limb and body movement.

• Performs sedentary work that involves walking or standing some of the time and involves exerting up to 10 pounds of force on a regular and recurring basis or sustained keyboard operations.

Americans With Disabilities Act Compliance:  York County is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  ADA requires the County to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified persons with disabilities. Prospective and current employees are encouraged to discuss ADA accommodations with management.

Standard Clauses:  This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of essential functions and responsibilities that are required of an employee for this job. Other duties, responsibilities, and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.