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Location : Richland County, SC
Job Type: FTE - Full-Time
Job Number: 160855
Agency: State Human Affairs Commission
Opening Date: 01/29/2024
Closing Date: 2/11/2024 11:59 PM Eastern
Agency Specific Application Procedures:: All applicants must apply online.
Class Code:: AE01
Position Number:: 60027451
Normal Work Schedule:: Monday - Friday (8:30 - 5:00)
Pay Band: Band 4
Hiring Range - Min.: $29,061.00
Hiring Range - Max.: $41,415.00
Opening Date: 01/26/2024
EEO Statement: Equal Opportunity Employer
Veteran Preference Statement: South Carolina is making our Veterans a priority for employment in state agencies and institutions.
Job Responsibilities
Are you an experienced professional looking for new opportunities to further your career? The South Carolina Human Affairs Commission is seeking a hardworking and dependable candidate just like you to apply! This position will offer great benefits with the state, including 15 days of annual and sick leave per year or more depending on applicable state service.
Responsibilities of the Legal Assistant:
Performs a variety of secretarial, clerical, entry level paraprofessional, and administrative duties relative to the processing and/or disposition of allegations of unlawful discrimination against state, local and municipal governments and the private sector under the State's anti-discrimination laws. The job duties of this position include but are not limited to the following:
Minimum and Additional Requirements
A high school diploma and work experience in providing administrative support for an attomey(s), law office, or legal division. Familiarity with state court procedures, legal terminology, and the form of legal documents.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
Applicants indicating college credit or degree(s) on the application will be required to bring a copy of college transcript to the interview. A copy of the transcript may also be uploaded as an attachment to the application, if required by the hiring department or if desired by the applicant. Please note that some areas of the Agency may require an official, certified copy of the transcript prior to hiring or within a specific timeframe required by that area, after hiring. Failure to produce an official, certified transcript may result in not being hired or termination.
Preferred Qualifications
Paralegal certificate or associate degree in paralegal studies preferred, but not required.
Additional Comments
The SC Human Affairs Commission is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy childbirth or related medical conditions, including, but not limited, to lactation), national origin, age (40 or older), disability or genetic information.
Supplemental questions are considered part of your official application. Any misrepresentation will result in your disqualification from employment. Please complete the state application to include all current and previous work history and education. A resume will not be accepted nor reviewed to determine if an applicant has met the qualifications for the position.
Benefits for State Employees
The state of South Carolina offers eligible employees generous benefits, including health and dental insurance; retirement and savings plan options; and paid vacation and sick leave. Plus, work-life balance programs such as telecommuting and flexible work schedules are available to employees of some state agencies.
Insurance Benefits
Eligible employees may enroll in health insurance, which includes prescription coverage and wellness benefits. Other available insurance benefits include dental, vision, term life insurance, long term disability and flexible spending accounts for health and child care expenses.
Retirement Benefits
State employees are also offered retirement plan options, including defined benefit and defined contribution plans. Additionally, eligible employees may elect to participate in the South Carolina Deferred Compensation Program, which is a voluntary, supplemental retirement savings plan offering 401(k) and 457 plan options.
Workplace Benefits
State employees may also be eligible for other benefits, including tuition assistance; holiday, annual and sick leave; and discounts on purchases, travel and more.
Note: The benefits above are available to most state employees, with the exception of those in temporary positions. Employees in temporary grant and time-limited positions may be eligible for all, some or none of these benefits as benefits are associated with each position type. For these positions, contact the hiring agency to determine what benefits may be available.
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Supplemental questions are considered part of your official application. Any misrepresentation will result in your disqualification from employment. Please complete the state application to include all current and previous work history and education. A resume will not be accepted or reviewed to determine if an applicant has met the qualifications for the position. I have read and acknowledge the above statement.
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Do you have at least a high school diploma and work experience in providing administrative support for an attorney(s), law office, or legal division?
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Please briefly describe your experience as it relates to this position.
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Do you have familiarity with state court procedures, legal terminology, and the form of legal documents?
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Do you possess the knowledge of principles, policies, and practices of office management, including secretarial, administrative, organization, and records management skills?
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Do you possess the ability to effectively plan and organize work activities and prioritize task completion according to schedules and goals and have prior use of Microsoft Office 365?
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Do you possess the ability to effectively communicate orally and through writing with the public, agency legal counsel, other agency employees, and outside referral agencies?
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Are you able to frequently lift up to 5 lbs with or without an (ADA) accommodation?
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Are you willing to travel overnight?
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How did you hear about this position?
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If you answered "other" to the question above, please specify where you heard about this position below.
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Location : Richland County, SC
Job Type: FTE - Full-Time
Job Number: 160855
Agency: State Human Affairs Commission
Opening Date: 01/29/2024
Closing Date: 2/11/2024 11:59 PM Eastern
Agency Specific Application Procedures:: All applicants must apply online.
Class Code:: AE01
Position Number:: 60027451
Normal Work Schedule:: Monday - Friday (8:30 - 5:00)
Pay Band: Band 4
Hiring Range - Min.: $29,061.00
Hiring Range - Max.: $41,415.00
Opening Date: 01/26/2024
EEO Statement: Equal Opportunity Employer
Veteran Preference Statement: South Carolina is making our Veterans a priority for employment in state agencies and institutions.
Job Responsibilities
Are you an experienced professional looking for new opportunities to further your career? The South Carolina Human Affairs Commission is seeking a hardworking and dependable candidate just like you to apply! This position will offer great benefits with the state, including 15 days of annual and sick leave per year or more depending on applicable state service.
Responsibilities of the Legal Assistant:
Performs a variety of secretarial, clerical, entry level paraprofessional, and administrative duties relative to the processing and/or disposition of allegations of unlawful discrimination against state, local and municipal governments and the private sector under the State's anti-discrimination laws. The job duties of this position include but are not limited to the following:
- Provides administrative and paraprofessional support for all attorneys in the agency's legal division. Organizes litigation files and deadlines in pending lawsuits. Receives and processes verbal and written correspondence to effectuate orderly and efficient operation of the legal division. Drafts letters, forms, correspondence, and legal documents where appropriate. Proofreads the legal division's work product for accuracy. Prepares subpoenas and maintain recordkeeping of same.
- Responds to Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requests and, if appropriate, purge files in response to fulfilling the party's request. Prepares and monitors invoicing for FOIA requests.
- Monitors and records activities conducted within the agency's legal division. Maintains log demonstrating all categories of activities reviewed and completed by the Legal Division. Supports agency's mediation and settlement efforts by monitoring successful mediations and resolutions of public accommodations cases.
- Archives agency files in accordance with agency's current records retention schedules.
- Performs other related duties as required. Neatly, thoroughly, and accurately complete assigned tasks according to established standards and quality.
Minimum and Additional Requirements
A high school diploma and work experience in providing administrative support for an attomey(s), law office, or legal division. Familiarity with state court procedures, legal terminology, and the form of legal documents.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Knowledge of principles, policies, and practices of office management, including secretarial, administrative, organization, and records management skills.
- Ability to effectively plan and organize work activities and prioritize task completion according to schedules and goals.
- Ability to exhibit good judgment and sound reasoning in communications and in interpreting and applying policies and procedures.
- Ability to effectively communicate orally and through writing with the public, agency legal counsel, other agency employees, and outside referral agencies.
- Must have Familiarity with state court procedures, legal terminology and the form of legal documents.
- Must be able to lift up to five (5) lbs with or without accommodations.
- Position may require overnight travel.
- Prior use of Microsoft Office 365.
Applicants indicating college credit or degree(s) on the application will be required to bring a copy of college transcript to the interview. A copy of the transcript may also be uploaded as an attachment to the application, if required by the hiring department or if desired by the applicant. Please note that some areas of the Agency may require an official, certified copy of the transcript prior to hiring or within a specific timeframe required by that area, after hiring. Failure to produce an official, certified transcript may result in not being hired or termination.
Preferred Qualifications
Paralegal certificate or associate degree in paralegal studies preferred, but not required.
Additional Comments
The SC Human Affairs Commission is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy childbirth or related medical conditions, including, but not limited, to lactation), national origin, age (40 or older), disability or genetic information.
Supplemental questions are considered part of your official application. Any misrepresentation will result in your disqualification from employment. Please complete the state application to include all current and previous work history and education. A resume will not be accepted nor reviewed to determine if an applicant has met the qualifications for the position.
Benefits for State Employees
The state of South Carolina offers eligible employees generous benefits, including health and dental insurance; retirement and savings plan options; and paid vacation and sick leave. Plus, work-life balance programs such as telecommuting and flexible work schedules are available to employees of some state agencies.
Insurance Benefits
Eligible employees may enroll in health insurance, which includes prescription coverage and wellness benefits. Other available insurance benefits include dental, vision, term life insurance, long term disability and flexible spending accounts for health and child care expenses.
Retirement Benefits
State employees are also offered retirement plan options, including defined benefit and defined contribution plans. Additionally, eligible employees may elect to participate in the South Carolina Deferred Compensation Program, which is a voluntary, supplemental retirement savings plan offering 401(k) and 457 plan options.
Workplace Benefits
State employees may also be eligible for other benefits, including tuition assistance; holiday, annual and sick leave; and discounts on purchases, travel and more.
Note: The benefits above are available to most state employees, with the exception of those in temporary positions. Employees in temporary grant and time-limited positions may be eligible for all, some or none of these benefits as benefits are associated with each position type. For these positions, contact the hiring agency to determine what benefits may be available.
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Supplemental questions are considered part of your official application. Any misrepresentation will result in your disqualification from employment. Please complete the state application to include all current and previous work history and education. A resume will not be accepted or reviewed to determine if an applicant has met the qualifications for the position. I have read and acknowledge the above statement.
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- No
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Do you have at least a high school diploma and work experience in providing administrative support for an attorney(s), law office, or legal division?
- Yes
- No
03
Please briefly describe your experience as it relates to this position.
04
Do you have familiarity with state court procedures, legal terminology, and the form of legal documents?
- Yes
- No
05
Do you possess the knowledge of principles, policies, and practices of office management, including secretarial, administrative, organization, and records management skills?
- Yes
- No
06
Do you possess the ability to effectively plan and organize work activities and prioritize task completion according to schedules and goals and have prior use of Microsoft Office 365?
- Yes
- No
07
Do you possess the ability to effectively communicate orally and through writing with the public, agency legal counsel, other agency employees, and outside referral agencies?
- Yes
- No
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Are you able to frequently lift up to 5 lbs with or without an (ADA) accommodation?
- Yes
- No
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Are you willing to travel overnight?
- Yes
- No
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How did you hear about this position?
- SC State Jobs Website - jobs.sc.gov
- Indeed.com
- LinkedIn.com
- A current employee
- A former employee
- Other (please specify below)
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If you answered "other" to the question above, please specify where you heard about this position below.
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