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Employer Information
SC Office of the Attorney General
Tristan Broadwater, Recruitment Coordinator
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Email: recruitment@scag.gov
Recruiting for office(s) in: Columbia, SC
Type of organization: Government
Job Title: Paralegal
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.
Time period of employment: full time, ongoing
- Deadline to apply: 16 January 2026
- Anticipated start date: 02/17/2026
- Response method(s): https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/sc/scag/jobs/5182357/paralegal-general-and-special-prosecution?pagetype=jobOpportunitiesJobs
- Materials requested: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/sc/scag/jobs/5182357/paralegal-general-and-special-prosecution?pagetype=jobOpportunitiesJobs
Hiring criteria
A high school diploma and paralegal experience performing delegated, substantive legal work.
Necessary Requirement: Paralegal Certificate or an Associate degree with paralegal studies