West 4th Strategy

Legal Clerk - Fact Witness Management Support

Columbia, SC
Full Time
Mid Level
Legal Clerk - Fact Witness Management Support

ROLE
We need an experienced Legal Clerk at the U.S. Attorney’s Office – District of South Carolina (USAO DSC). The USAO DSC prosecutes and defends cases on behalf of the federal government and provides essential services to victims and witnesses of federal crimes. In this role, you will support the fact witness management process by arranging witness travel and lodging, processing reimbursements, coordinating with witnesses and AUSAs, maintaining files and databases, and providing courtroom orientation and logistical support. Your work will directly enhance the effectiveness of Victim-Witness personnel and the timely delivery of witness services. This is a full-time opportunity. We can offer a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package. Apply today.

RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Provides assistance to fact witnesses before, during, and after trial to ensure court appearance
  • Coordinates with AUSAs, court officials, and agencies to manage witness logistics
  • Receives and fields inquiries from witnesses and gathers necessary information for travel and reimbursement
  • Prepares and submits documentation for witness reimbursements and travel arrangements
  • Schedules, arranges, and confirms travel, lodging, and court appearance times with witnesses
  • Meets arriving witnesses, provides courtroom orientation, and ensures a secure waiting area
  • Creates and maintains witness files, schedules, and databases to track appearances and hearings
  • Composes correspondence using legal terminology and DOJ formatting standards
  • Reviews and prepares a variety of legal and administrative documents related to witness management
  • Handles sensitive information in compliance with DOJ confidentiality and security protocols
  • Performs general administrative support tasks related to witness management as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, Access) and Adobe Acrobat Professional
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills; able to interact tactfully with people at all levels
  • Ability to handle confidential information and meet established deadlines
  • Familiarity with legal terminology and procedures; ability to review legal and non-legal documents
  • Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities in a team setting

EDUCATON
  • High school diploma or GED - required
  • Associates degree or higher in related field - preferred

LOCATION
  • Columbia, SC 29201
  • Occasional work at Charleston, Florence, or Greenville federal courthouses may be required

CLEARANCE
  • U.S. citizenship is required
  • DOJ background investigation required

CLIENT
  • United States Attorney’s Office (USAO), District of South Carolina (SC)

WORK HOURS
  • 40 hours per week
  • 8 hours per day

EMPLOYMENT CLASSIFICATION
  • Employment Classification Eligibility — W2  

RELOCATION
  • Not eligible for relocation benefits

West 4th Strategy is an Equal Opportunity (EEO) employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, gender, sexual orientation, ancestry, national origin, age, marital status, mental disability, physical disability, medical condition, pregnancy, political affiliation, military or veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by federal or state law.

Other Considerations: applicants will be subject to a background investigation. Individual’s primary workstation is located in an office area. The noise level in this environment is low to moderate. Regularly required to sit for extended periods up to 80% of the time; frequently required to move about to access file cabinets and use office equipment such as PC, copier, fax, telephone, cell phone, etc. Occasionally required to reach overhead, bend, and lift objects of up to 10 lbs. Specific vision abilities required by this job include the use of computer monitor screens up to 80% of the time.
 
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