Paralegal
Salary
Depends on Qualifications
Location
Aiken, SC
Job Type
Full-Time
Department
City Managers Office
Division
Legal
Opening Date
10/15/2026
Closing Date
10/29/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
Description
The City of Aiken is accepting applications for a Paralegal to join our team!
This position applies knowledge of law and legal procedures in providing assistance to the Solicitor/Staff Attorney.
Examples of Duties
- Prepares, maintains, and organizes all legal files and court materials
- Maintains a database of all pending jury trial cases, all newly requested jury trial cases, and all disposed cases
- Processes all paperwork and discovery received from the Clerk of Courts office and ADPS Officers; scans these documents into Laserfiche; redacts discovery and prepares accompanying letters; uploads all the discovery (including video) to Microsoft Teams or evidence.com; sends discovery to the requester
- Schedules pending jury trial cases for roster meetings and trials. Maintains a calendar with all pending jury trial cases scheduled for court
- Prepares letters and correspondence sent to attorneys and pro se defendants
- Prepares for jury selections: compiles and organizes all criminal histories and driving records for all selected jurors, creates a spreadsheet with all pertinent information regarding jurors, and assists in the jury selection process
- Maintains a scheduled/calendar of all DUI cases scheduled for a OMVH Administrative Hearing
- Maintains and updates the database created by ADPS for all discovery due and past due from officers for all jury trial cases and Rule 5 requests
- Purchases office supplies and equipment as needed. Submits reimbursements and purchase orders
- Utilizes/operates a computer(s), facsimile, video equipment, copier, research tools/books, and other office supplies in the performance of activities
Other Responsibilities
- Assists in Court for trials, roster meetings, and daily court sessions
- Oversees special projects as assigned by the City Solicitor/Staff Attorney
- Conducts research assigned by the City Solicitor/Staff Attorney and prepares memos outlining the results of the research
- As other duties allow, assists the City Solicitor/Staff Attorney in processing and responding to Freedom of Information Act requests
- Other duties as assigned by the City Solicitor/Staff Attorney
Minimum Qualifications
- Graduate of a Paralegal Training Program (American Bar Association (ABA) approved) or equivalent, with one to three years of experience desired; or a combination of education and experience indicating the ability to perform the essential functions and responsibilities of the position and a willingness to become a graduate of an ABA-approved Paralegal Training program.
- Ability to communicate effectively, efficiently, and professionally to judges, attorneys, their staff, other City employees, and members of the public
- Capable of performing duties effectively and accurately while maintaining schedules and deadlines
- Skilled in applying a careful attention to detail as necessary to complete the essential responsibilities and duties of the position
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Teams, and other computer programs
- Knowledge of South Carolina criminal law, particularly Municipal and Magistrate Court Laws, procedures, and court rules preferred
- Experience in the areas of legal research and writing desired
Supplemental Information
This position is subject to a criminal background check for any convictions directly related to its duties and responsibilities. Only job-related convictions will be considered and will not automatically disqualify the candidate. The City of Aiken is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a drug-free workplace.
Full-time Benefits include:
Medical, Vision, and Dental insurance, life insurance (5x salary), flex health spending account, short-term disability, an employee wellness program, paid vacation and sick leave, paid holidays, paid parental leave, participation in a Defined Contribution 401(a) Retirement Plan, and South Carolina Deferred Compensation Program.
Paid Holidays include:
- New Years Day
- Martin Luther King Day
- Good Friday
- Memorial Day
- Independence Day
- Labor Day
- Veterans Day
- Thanksgiving Day
- Day after Thanksgiving
- Christmas Eve
- Christmas Day
- Day after Christmas (Dec. 26th)
- Employees Birthday
- Floating holiday (must be on payroll prior to January 1st )
Retirement
Full-time employees participate in the Defined Contribution 401(a) Retirement Plan. After one year of employment, the employee will begin contributing 6% to the Plan, with the City making a matching 6% contribution. Employees are fully vested after 5 years of service.
Employer City of Aiken
Address 111 Chesterfield St S
Aiken, South Carolina, 29801
Phone 803-642-7660
803-643-2160
Website https://www.cityofaikensc.gov/