Paralegal, Internet Crimes Against Children

Paralegal, Internet Crimes Against Children

Location

Richland County, SC

Job Type

FTE - Full-Time

Job Number

192720

Agency

Attorney Generals Office

Opening Date

09/10/2026

Closing Date

9/18/2026 5:00 PM Eastern

Class Code:

AE03

Position Number:

61149243

Normal Work Schedule:

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

Pay Grade

GEN08

Hiring Range - Min.

$46,206.00

Hiring Range - Max.

$60,000.00

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.

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Job Responsibilities

About Internet Crimes Against Children

This is a grant-funded full-time position.

Under general supervision, serves as a paralegal in the ICAC section.

• Assists with file maintenance and organization. Generate a discovery and maintain a log of such activity. Effectively organizes and produces exhibits of case material for trial. Evaluates information related to legal matters in public or personal records. Assist with trial and trial preparation.
• Conducts legal research. Creates reports and documents for attorneys. Assists in the preparation, summarization, and interpretation of legal documents. Assists the attorney with writing legal memoranda, briefs, and other legal documents. Use existing files and a variety of other legal research resources to prepare information for pending cases.

Assists in monitoring major changes to laws, guidelines, or regulations. Identify relevant judicial decisions, statutes, legal articles, codes, and other pertinent materials.

• Assists with obtaining case information from Investigators, law enforcement, and witnesses as requested and updates Investigators, law enforcement, and witnesses as to case status.
• Assists with case docket management for the section, including checking county dockets for pending cases, monitoring scheduling of cases, and requesting information. Track dockets for case scheduling and assist with scheduling. Opening and closing files as requested.
• Draft letters and answer correspondence at the request of the assigned attorneys.
• Assists with providing case information to victim advocates and generates criminal history records as requested.
• Assists with other assigned duties upon request.

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

A high school diploma and experience in providing administrative support for an attorney(s) or a legal office.

Necessary Requirements: A Paralegal Certificate or an Associates degree in paralegal studies is required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of relevant laws, regulations, policies, and organizational functions.
• Knowledge of legal research techniques and legal database software.
• Knowledge of legal communication principles and practices.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Ability to perform legal research in accordance with preliminary instructions as to methods or approach, source material available, and policy and precedent of the office.

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.

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Are you willing to accept a salary between $46,206-$60,000?

• Yes
• No

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What is your current salary?

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Please select all that apply:

• I have an Associates degree in paralegal studies
• I have a Paralegal Certification
• I do not have a paralegal studies degree or certification.

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How many years of experience do you have providing administrative support for an attorney or a legal office?

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

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Please briefly explain your experience providing administrative support for an attorney or a legal office. Note: "Failure to provide detailed and complete information may result in your application not being referred."

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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

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• 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.