Jobs in Columbia, south carolina, united states

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Location : Richland County, SC

Job Type : FTE - Full-Time

Job Number : 175899

Agency : Judicial Branch

Division : Court Administration

Opening Date : 04 / 24 / 2025

Closing Date : 5 / 26 / 2025 11 : 09 AM Eastern

Max Number of Applicants : 1

Class Code : : AA1013

Position Number : : 60003379

Normal Work Schedule : : Monday - Friday (8 : 30 - 5 : 00)

Pay Band : Unclassified

Opening Date : 04 / 24 / 2025

EEO Statement : Equal Opportunity Employer

Agency Specific Application Procedures : : Interested persons meeting the required qualifications may submit an application at www.careers.sc.gov. All questions on the application must be completed and should include all work history and education. A resume may be included but will not be accepted or reviewed in lieu of an incomplete application. Supplemental questions are considered a part of your application and must be completed.

Veteran Preference Statement : South Carolina is making our Veterans a priority for employment in state agencies and institutions.

Job Responsibilities

The South Carolina Judicial Branch invites applications for the position of Administrative Assistant in Circuit Court located in Columbia, SC.

Under direct supervision of the Circuit Court Judge, performs administrative and secretarial duties, which generally requires individual discretion in the interpretation and application of office policies and procedures

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.

• Answers phones, collects and logs all mail, organizes office, drafts forms, maintains files, schedules conference calls, and schedules hearings. Attends and keeps minutes of meeting for committees the Judge participates in.
• Organizes and keeps up with inmate correspondences. Corresponds with attorneys / paralegals. Acts as liaison between Judge and attorneys. Logs all incoming / outgoing orders and attorney protection requests. Keeps records of cases of interest. Reviews incoming orders for errors and logs all ex parte letters from inmates. Logs bench warrants, completes Judge's section of all motion / order cover sheets. Interacts with the Clerk's offices across the state. Collects orders from the Clerk's office and returns upon execution. Collects orders / correspondence from the Clerk's office and Judge's box. Interacts with the Solicitor's Office and Public Defender's Office. Interacts with Probation / Parole Offices.
• Responds to and takes care of all courtroom issues prior to court. Prints any and all documents needed by the Judge or Law Clerk. Organizes Judge's calendar of events. Creates calendars of Judge's traveling and logs all default packages. Completes and submits Judge's travel voucher and MUA reports. Completes and submits annual Judicial Reports. Maintains inventory of all furniture for annual review. Assists Court Administration representative in annual inventory.
• Assists visiting Judges with a variety of needs including, but not limited to : parking, key cards, locations, hotels, restaurants, etc.
• Oversees the application process for new Law Clerk hires. Aids in training Law Clerks and orients new Law Clerk to office procedures. Assists Judge and Law Clerk with computer problems. Interacts with I.T. on both State and County levels.
• When Judge is out of the county, performs all necessary office duties so that the office operates as if the Judge were in.
• All other duties as assigned.

Minimum and Additional Requirements

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS (EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE)

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND OTHER CHARACTERISTICS

Preferred Qualifications

DESIRABLE REQUIREMENTS (EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE)

Additional Comments

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

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.

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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