Hiring: Paralegal (Office of Disciplinary Counsel) Company: State of South Carolina Location: Columbia, SC Job Posted Time: 2026-09-16 12:33:24 Employment Type: Contract About the job Required Skills: •Provide technical and paralegal services for attorneys assigned to the Office of Disciplinary Counsel (ODC). •Provide legal support including drafting legal documents, preparing correspondence, updating calendars, and communicating with parties on the progress of cases. •Ensure documents are filed and maintained in an organized filing system. •Assist with the preparation of case status reports and assist in managing case flow. •Document executed tasks, phone calls, and other activities in the Agency’s case management system. •Perform other duties such as contacting witnesses, scheduling and coordinating hearings, coordinating subpoena services, copying and organizing documents and exhibits, and closing cases. Qualifications: •A high school diploma and experience in providing administrative support for an attorney(s) or a legal office. •A paralegal degree and/or certificate. •Knowledge of personal computers and word processing. •Demonstrated capacity to exercise judgment and discretion in interpreting and applying policies and procedures. •Knowledge of applicable terminology/research practices and relevant laws and regulations. •Demonstrated capacity to effectively plan, organize and prioritize tasks. •Demonstrated capacity to communicate effectively and courteously with the public and co-workers orally and in writing. •Position works in an office environment with extended periods of sitting and standing. •May require occasional work outside of normal office hours. •May be required to lift, carry, move and/or position objects weighing up to 25 lbs. Compensation: •$46,500 - $53,500 / year •Eligible employees may enroll in health insurance, which includes prescription coverage and wellness benefits Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!