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Law Clerk I - Family Court

Company

State of South Carolina
Address , Columbia, 29223
Employment type FULL_TIME
Salary $63,000 a year
Expires 2023-10-19
Posted at 8 months ago
Job Description
SOUTH CAROLINA JUDICIAL BRANCH

The South Carolina Judicial Branch is seeking legal professionals to join their team as Law Clerk I in Family Court. This is a 1-year rotation position.

This job bulletin will be used to fill one position in each of the following circuits/counties:

Circuit 5 – Kershaw and Richland Counties
Circuit 7 – Cherokee and Spartanburg Counties
Circuit 9 – Berkeley and Charleston Counties
Circuit 11 – Edgefield, Lexington, McCormick and Saluda Counties
Circuit 13 – Greenville and Pickens Counties

Under limited supervision, of SC Court Administration with daily oversight from the circuit Chief Judge for Administrative Purposes (CJAP), the Law Clerk I assist the Family Court Judges in their assigned circuit with the preparation, research, and case management of Family Court cases. This is an opportunity to be involved in challenging, interesting, and meaningful work in a collaborative environment supported by leadership committed to preserving the integrity of the South Carolina judicial system and the confidence of the public in the administration of justice.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE POSITION
This job bulletin represents general duties for this position and is not intended to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned.

Reviews the case records as assigned by the CJAP to ensure proceedings can go forward. Communicates with attorneys and parties to ensure all necessary actions have been completed prior to hearings and trials.

Conducts legal research and analysis. Drafts opinions letters and provides a summary of their findings.

Receives and reviews incoming mail, email, and voicemail messages as requested and directed. Responds to all email and voicemail messages in a timely manner. Confirms that correspondence is copied to all attorneys as is appropriate. Ensures that parties are adhering to statutory requirements and abiding by Court rules and Orders.

Drafts legal memoranda with information received from files and attorneys as directed by assigned judges.

Responds to and tracks case-related requests and communications from attorneys, parties, County Clerks of Court and their employees, guardian ad litem, and other relevant stakeholders.

Prepares and maintains confidential data and reports. Prepares and searches all incoming orders and maintains a list of all Matters Under Advisement for each judge in their circuit, which are to be reported monthly by each judge.

Reads and has knowledge of all incoming advance sheets. Notifies judge of new case law that may impact current or pending cases.

Attends hearings, trials, and other courtroom proceedings as requested. Travels to court proceedings statewide as requested. Responsible for the set up and break down of courtrooms. Manages all judicial law books, notebooks, and computer equipment.

Maintains a monthly calendar of court dates and weekly schedules. Keeps a weekly folder with dockets, calendar, and all case notes. Communicates with Court Services as it pertains to matters to include Judges' Scheduling, Court Reporting, Court Interpreting, data gathering and reporting, legal questions, technology issues, etc.

All other duties as assigned.

  • Juris Doctorate degree from an American Bar Association (ABA) accredited school of law and admission to or eligibility for admission to the practice of law in South Carolina within first year of employment;
  • Must be able to lift and move files and/or boxes weighing 15-20 pounds.
  • Must have dependable transportation and be able to travel; and
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND OTHER CHARACTERISTICS


Knowledge of:

  • Laws and rules of South Carolina Rules;
  • The theories of legal research; and
  • West Law and the Attorney Information System (AIS.

Skills:

  • Demonstration of a strong, consistent, and dependable work ethic;
  • Strong writing skills.
  • Detail-oriented and possess excellent time-management skills; and
  • Excellent computer skills and proficiency in Microsoft applications (Word, Excel, Outlook);

Ability to:

  • Interpret and apply state/federal law and judicial decisions;
  • Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing;
  • Maintain a high level of discretion.
  • Establish and maintain good working relationships with judges, SCJB staff, attorneys, court personnel, and other clients/customers; and
  • Effectively plan and organize work activities and prioritize tasks;
  • Analyze facts and express conclusions clearly, logically, and concisely;
  • Prepare orders, memos, and other legal documents;
  • Work independently in meeting deadlines;

The South Carolina Judicial Branch offers an exceptional benefits package for FTE positions that include:

  • Health, Dental, Vision, Long Term Disability, and Life Insurance for Employee, Spouse, and Children;
  • Workers’ Compensation Benefits.
  • Option to designate 10 days of earned paid sick leave per year as family sick leave;
  • 15 days paid annual (vacation) leave per year;
  • 13 paid state holidays; and
  • Paid parental leave;
  • 15 days paid sick leave per year;
  • State Retirement Plan and Deferred Compensation Programs (Temporary positions have option to enroll);

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

The South Carolina Judicial Branch is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender, pregnancy, age, or disability.