Paralegal - 61093636

About the role

The South Carolina Office of Resilience is seeking a paralegal to join their team. This position offers competitive benefits, including 15 days of annual and sick leave per year.

Job Duties

• Researches Federal, state, and local laws.
• Investigates facts and conducts interviews with program applicants/witnesses.
• Prepares documents to assist the Office of Resilience Legal Director and Staff Attorney.
• Performs clerical duties to include high volume case management, organizational duties.
• Provides information and assistance to SCOR program staff and beneficiaries.
• Maintains legal files.
• Prepares travel related documentation for the Legal department staff.
• Conducts legal research and policy analysis.
• Reviews and comprehends applicable Federal Registers, FEMA and HUD regulations, state and local codes.
• Drafts memoranda for attorney assigned requests.
• Prepares documents for homeowner signing contracts.
• Reviews real estate closing documents and conducts title research.
• Prepares lien release documents, cover letters, and other necessary program materials.
• Assists the Close Out Manager in researching and obtaining MHU title histories, ownership documents, and household membership.
• Reviews and researches SHPO packets for accuracy and compliance with HUD and Program policies.
• Collaborates with the Implementation Contractor and SCOR staff regarding any omissions, discrepancies, and/or concerns regarding information of SHPO packets.
• Reports findings to the appropriate SCOR attorney.
• Reviews Special Case Panel packets, consults/coordinates with appropriate staff regarding cases to be presented to Special Case Panel.
• Prepares the Special Case Panel memorandums of decision for the Legal Director and Disaster Recovery Director's review and signatures.
• Maintains Special Case Panel files, tracks final disposition of Special Case Panel memorandums.
• Compiles, updates, and maintains legal contract documents and files.
• Maintains the Legal department Task Continuity Book and Special Case Panel template book.
• Performs other duties as assigned/needed.

Minimum and Additional Requirements

• A bachelor's degree is required.
• Knowledge of basic computer programs for Adobe and Microsoft is required.
• Knowledge or willingness to learn principles, policies, and practices of office management applicable in a governmental setting.
• Delivering and receiving information clearly and concisely with strong organizational skills necessary.
• Knowledge of or willingness to learn appropriate office and program management processes.
• Computer and organization skills needed.
• Knowledge of or willingness to learn relevant federal and state laws, regulations, policies, for organizational functions and delivery of services.
• Self-motivated and desire to learn and acquire new skills.
• Ability to deal courteously and effectively with the public, and colleagues.
• Must have and maintain a valid driver’s license.

Preferred Qualifications

• A paralegal certification, or three (3) years relevant experience in a government, legal, or other professional setting, or an approved equivalence by the Division of State Human Resources (DSHR).
• Experience in federal and/or state contractual procurement procedures, processes, and contract preparation.
• Real estate or construction experience as a paralegal.
• Environmental coursework.
• Paralegal certification.
• Legal coursework.

Additional Comments

The Office of Resilience is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy childbirth or related medical conditions, including, but not limited to lactation), national origin, age (40 or older), disability or genetic information. Supplemental questions are considered part of your official application. Any misrepresentation will result in your disqualification from employment. Please complete the state application to include all current and previous work history and education. A resume will not be accepted nor reviewed to determine if an applicant has met the qualifications for the position. The South Carolina Office of Resilience offers an exceptional benefits package for full time (FTE) employees: Health, dental, vision, long-term disability, and life insurance for employees, spouse, and children. Click here for additional information.

Supplemental Questions

• Do you at least have a bachelor's degree?
• Do you possess knowledge of basic computer programs for Adobe and Microsoft?
• Please briefly describe your experience as it relates to this position.
• Do you possess a valid Class D driver's license, or if you do not already have one, do you have the ability to obtain a Class D driver's license?
• How did you hear about this position?