Date Posted: April 21, 2025

Deadline: May 5, 2025

Organization: Greenwood County

Location: Greenwood

City: Greenwood

Website: View Website

Job Type: Full Time

Wages/Salary: $41,230.99 - $68,185.75 a year - Full-time

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Requirements:

Educational Requirements:

  • Associate’s degree in paralegal studies, legal studies, or a related field; bachelor’s degree is preferred, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
  • Paralegal certification from an accredited program is strongly preferred.
  • Minimum of two years of paralegal or similar legal experience, with a focus on contract law or tax incentives, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
  • Experience in government or economic development is highly desirable.

Special Certifications and Licenses:

SC Driver’s license

Job Description:

Responsibilities include but not limited to: (full description on county website)

  • Draft, proofread, and revise contracts, incentive agreements, resolutions, ordinances, and other legal instruments, ensuring accuracy, consistency, clarity, and compliance with applicable laws and regulations.​
  • Conduct thorough legal research and prepare memoranda on relevant laws, regulations, and case precedents.
  • Assist in the preparation and management of litigation files, discovery materials, and court filings, ensuring all documents are error-free and properly formatted.
  • Monitor compliance with local, state, and federal laws and tax policy affecting County operations and economic development projects.
  • Perform due diligence, including researching property records, Secretary of State searches, and title reviews to support economic development projects.
  • Support the preparation of grant applications and reporting documentation, ensuring all content is accurate and adheres to required guidelines.​
  • Coordinate with stakeholders, including developers, business owners, and government agencies, to ensure project compliance and facilitate smooth transactions.
  • Coordinates FOIA requests with the County Attorney and the County Public Information Officer to ensure the proper handling of sensitive information.
  • Assists in tracking and reporting FOIA requests and responses to maintain transparency and compliance with state and federal regulations.
  • Occasional travel within the County, including attendance at public meetings or events outside of standard business hours.
Schedule:
10 hour shift
Day shift
Application Process:
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Employer Address:

600 Monument St
Greenwood, SC 29646
United States

Our organization does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, or disability.