Richland County, SC30+ days ago
Minimum and Additional Requirements MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS (EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE)Juris Doctorate degree from an American Bar Association (ABA) accredited school of law AND admitted to the practice of law in South Carolina; OR At the time of hire, has a pending application seeking admission under Rule 402 of the South Carolina Appellate Court Rules (SCACR), or a pending application seeking admission in another jurisdiction which has adopted the UBE.REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND OTHER CHARACTERISTICS Knowledge of:Laws and rules of South Carolina Rules;The theories of legal research; andWest Law and the Attorney Information System (AIS).Ability to:Interpret and apply state/federal law and judicial decisions;Analyze facts and express conclusions clearly, logically, and concisely;Prepare orders, memos, and other legal documents;Effectively plan and organize work activities and prioritize tasks;Work independently in meeting deadlines;Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing;Establish and maintain good working relationships with judges, SCJB staff, attorneys, court personnel, and other clients/customers; andMaintain a high level of discretion. Additional Comments ADDITIONAL COMMENTSThe 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;State Retirement Plan and Deferred Compensation Programs (Temporary positions have option to enroll);15 days paid annual (vacation) leave per year;15 days paid sick leave per year;Option to designate 10 days of earned paid sick leave per year as family sick leave;13 paid state holidays;Paid Parental Leave; andWorkers' Compensation Benefits.