Law Clerk

Salary: $0.00 Hourly
Location : Richland County, SC
Job Type: Time Limited - Part-Time
Job Number: 194195
Agency: Workers' Compensation Commission
Opening Date: 10/16/2026
Closing Date: 10/23/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
Agency Specific Application Procedures:: Apply online
Class Code:: UK61
Position Number:: 1
Normal Work Schedule:: Other
Pay Grade: Unclassified
Hiring Range - Min.: $20.00
Hiring Range - Max.: $20.00
EEO Statement: Equal Opportunity Employer
Veteran Preference Statement: South Carolina is making our Veterans a priority for employment in state agencies and institutions.


Job Responsibilities

• 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

Preferred 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

Additional Comments


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
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.