Paralegal - Military Veterans

AppleOne is proud to present:
Position Title: Paralegal
Pay Rate: $17.99/hr
Work Hours: 36-37.5 hours per week (schedule: between 8:30am-5pm)
Location: Summerville
Length of Assignment: Estimated 14 weeks or longer (candidate can apply for FTE opening)
Start Date: July

Job Summary:
We are seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Paralegal to assist attorneys in providing legal services and representation in Family Courts. This role primarily involves issues related to child protection, foster care, adoption, child day care, and adult protection. The successful candidate will utilize the Legal Case Management System (LCMS) to prepare and manage legal documents and support attorneys in various court-related tasks.

Key Responsibilities:
-Assist attorneys in preparing pleadings, orders, notices, and other legal documents using the Legal Case Management System (LCMS).
-Maintain accurate LCMS data by inputting relevant information such as names, addresses, and hearing outcomes.
-Organize case files, verify service, ensure proper service distribution, and prepare dockets for Family Court cases.
-Draft pleadings, motions, and proposed orders for attorney review; file legal documents with the Clerk of Court.
-Attend hearings and trials, assist with case management in the courtroom, and maintain accurate notes on proceedings.
-Collect, assemble, and verify witness statements, reports, documents, and exhibits for court cases.
-Research legal issues, prepare briefs, discovery requests, and motions.
-Act as a liaison between attorneys, staff, law enforcement, and Family Court representatives.

Minimum and Additional Requirements:
-High School Diploma
-One (1) year of experience in providing administrative support for an attorney(s) or a legal office.
-A college degree may be substituted for all or part of the related work experience.

Preferred Qualifications:
-Paralegal certificate
-Paralegal experience

Why Join Us?
This role offers an excellent opportunity for individuals with previous legal experience to work closely with attorneys in a dynamic and supportive environment. It also provides a pathway to apply for a Full-Time Equivalent (FTE) position within the agency. If you are organized, detail-oriented, and passionate about the legal field, we encourage you to apply.

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AppleOne is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We believe in people, and we are committed to working with people of all backgrounds and connecting them with clients and companies who share our goals of diversity and inclusiveness. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, ancestry, color, national origin, age, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, disability, protected veteran status, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.



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