Legal Assistant, Criminal Appeals

Legal Assistant, Criminal Appeals

Location

Richland County, SC

Job Type

FTE - Full-Time

Job Number

190038

Agency

Attorney Generals Office

Opening Date

06/29/2026

Closing Date

7/14/2026 5:00 PM Eastern

Class Code:

AE01

Position Number:

60009663

Normal Work Schedule:

Monday - Friday (8:30 - 5:00)

Pay Grade

GEN07

Hiring Range - Min.

$39,300.00

Hiring Range - Max.

$53,100.00

EEO Statement

Equal Opportunity Employer

Agency Specific Application Procedures:

All applicants must apply via careers.sc.gov. Failure to provide detailed and complete information will result in your application not being referred.

Veteran Preference Statement

South Carolina is making our Veterans a priority for employment in state agencies and institutions.

• Description
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Job Responsibilities

About Criminal Appeals

Under general supervision, performs legal administrative duties on behalf of the assigned attorney or the section. Duties include preparing, processing, and maintaining legal documents, mail, and other records. Responsible for administrative details normally handled by the attorney.

• Prepares routine correspondence and pleadings for the review and signature of attorneys. Creates and maintains standard form documents of legal correspondence and pleadings.
• Proofreads and processes attorney work product at the direction of assigned attorneys and section supervisor. This entails making copies, both physically and digitally, of prepared and signed documents and ensuring physical and/or electronic mail service is completed, as directed.
• Processes and distributes incoming mail. Manually updates mail logs, calendars, case management system, and document management system. Physically delivers incoming mail to attorneys and delivers outgoing mail to appropriate pick-up point. Promptly advises victim's advocate division of any development and/or status of assigned cases by promptly updating case management system.
• Assists with telephone reception in the Section; screens and transfers calls appropriately. Manually prepares written messages and personally delivers them when appropriate or necessary.
• Maintains current knowledge and/or information regarding legal formats, points of contact, addresses, etc. to ensure efficient and proper handling of assigned work.
• Promptly files all documents in the appropriate case files, maintains case files in an orderly manner in the file room, and closes files promptly. This entails physically inserting and removing material in the files and the taking of closed files to the file coordinator. The ability to lift and shelve physical files with or without reasonable accommodation is required.
• Handling reasonable requests or tasks as required by the administrative coordinator or the section supervisor, including auditing physical and digital files upon request and maintaining spreadsheets in Microsoft Excel.
• Acts as a representative for the assigned attorneys in communications with public officials, including solicitors, judges, court staff, private individuals, including attorneys, and victims; and governmental agencies.

This position also includes an excellent benefits package:

• Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility.
• Paid parental leave.
• Health, dental, vision, long-term disability, and life insurance for employees, spouses, and children.
• Fifteen days of annual (vacation) leave per year.
• Fifteen days of sick leave per year.
• Thirteen paid holidays.
• State Retirement Plan and Deferred Compensation Programs.

Minimum and Additional Requirements

Bachelor's degree and meaningful exposure to legal or administrative work, or a high school diploma and four years of legal or administrative experience.

Additional Requirements:

• Position requires frequent stooping and/or bending and frequent lifting: 25 lbs.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of the principles, policies, and practices of office management.
• Knowledge of applicable terminology.
• Knowledge of relevant laws, regulations, policies, and organizational functions.
• Ability to effectively plan and organize work activities and prioritize task completion according to schedules and goals.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Ability to exercise judgment and discretion in interpreting and applying policies and procedures.

Additional Comments

DRUG SCREENING, CREDIT CHECK, DELINQUENT TAX CHECK, AND SLED BACKGROUND CHECKS REQUIRED.

THIS OFFICE IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY AND AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER.

EEOP Utilization Report available upon request.

We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities. If you have a limitation or disability that requires an accommodation during the application process, please let us know by emailing recruitment@scag.gov

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.

01

Are you willing to accept a salary between $39,300-$53,100?

• Yes
• No

02

What is your current salary?

03

What is your highest level of completed education?

• Less than 12 grade, no diploma obtained
• High School diploma or GED
• Some College, no degree obtained
• Associates Degree
• Bachelors Degree or Higher

04

If you have a bachelor degree or higher, please provide degree field and date of completion.

05

How many years of experience are directly related to legal or administrative work?

• No experience
• Less than one year
• 1-2 Years
• 3-4 years
• 5 or more years

06

Please briefly explain your experience in legal or administrative work. Note: "Failure to provide detailed and complete information may result in your application not being referred."

07

I acknowledge that I may be required to complete a SparkHire One-Way Virtual interview as part of the hiring process if the Hiring Manager desires an interview.

• Yes
• No

08

• Please read in its entirety* I acknowledge that a resume may be attached but not substituted for completing the employment applications salary, work history, education, and reference sections. Incomplete applications will not be accepted. Is your application complete?
• Yes
• No

Required Question

Employer State of South Carolina

Agency Attorney Generals Office Address 1000 Assembly Street, Dennis Bldg.

Columbia, South Carolina, 29201

Phone 803-734-3970

The language used in this document does not create an employment contract between the employee and the agency. This document does not create any contractual rights or entitlements. The agency reserves the right to revise the content of this document, in whole or in part. No promises or assurances, whether written or oral, which are contrary to or inconsistent with the terms of this paragraph create any contract of employment.