Summary

Conduct legal research and prepare briefs for individual cases
Consult with a Commissioner, offering legal recommendations on cases
Draft, review, and edit the Commissioners’ order instructions and orders for clarity and accuracy
Assist in the courtroom with hearings
Review and summarize written evidence and exhibits, including medical records

Qualifications

Must be enrolled in or recently graduated from an ABA-accredited law school
Excellent research skills
Written and verbal communication
Ability to maintain confidentiality at all times
Good interpersonal skills
Ability to prepare memos and decisions
Strong attention to detail
Critical thinking skills with the ability to learn and apply SC Workers’ Compensation laws and regulations.
Strong computer skills with the ability to learn the Workers’ Compensation technology system.
Ability to communicate effectively.
Ability to plan and organize work activities and prioritize task completion.

Preferred Qualifications:

Knowledge of relevant laws, regulations, policies, and procedures and organizational functions.
Knowledge of applicable terminology and research practices.
Taken a class on workers’ compensation or SC Administrative Law
Taken an advanced legal writing course

Supplemental information

This is a Time-Limited Position that does not provide benefits.
This Position is expected to work 20-25 hours a week with the Commission.
The hourly wage will be $20 an hour

Law Clerk

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About this role

Summary

Qualifications

Supplemental information