Advice Counsel

State of South Carolina; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Long term disability insurance

Life insurance

15 days annual leave

15 days sick leave

13 paid holidays

Paid Parental Leave

State Retirement Plan

Deferred Compensation

Telecommuting options

Flexible work schedules

Job summary

The State of South Carolina's Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation (LLR) seeks a senior attorney to provide legal advice to boards and program areas, attending meetings and hearings.

This role emphasizes research on legal issues, legislative impacts on licensing boards, drafting legislation, and preparing advisory memoranda and communications. Strong communication skills and extensive knowledge of SC laws are essential.

Qualifications

• JD or equivalent from an accredited law school.
• Member of the South Carolina Bar.
• 10+ years of practicing attorney experience (preferred).
• Knowledge of South Carolina laws, Administrative Procedures Act, AG's office procedures.
• Ability to interpret laws, analyze facts and evidence, and present clear conclusions.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal advice and counsel to agency boards and program areas; attend meetings and hearings.
• Research and stay knowledgeable on relevant legal issues.
• Assess impacts of proposed legislation on licensing boards/commissions and agency programs.
• Draft and implement legislation affecting agency programs.
• Prepare board materials and legal advisory memoranda, policies, and communications.
• Represent boards in appeals and in state or federal court, meetings, and task forces.

Skills

Legal analysis

Legal research

Oral communication

Written communication

Education

Juris doctor degree or equivalent

Member of the SC Bar

Job description

Job Responsibilities

Come join our team at the Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation (LLR) where you will experience work-life balance, great benefits, and an exciting career that supports the Agency’s mission to make South Carolina a safe place to work and live.

Responsibilities

• You will serve as a senior attorney providing legal advice and counsel to boards and program areas within the Agency, including attending board meetings and hearings.
• You will research and stay knowledgeable on relevant legal issues and identify those that could impact the Agency.
• You will assist with researching the impacts of proposed legislation on licensing boards/commissions and other Agency programs.
• You will assist with drafting and implementing legislation that impact Agency programs.
• You will assist with board and committee meeting materials and drafting a variety of legal advisory memoranda, policies, procedures, and communications.
• You will represent boards in appeals and in state or federal court, meetings, and special task forces and committees.

Minimum And Additional Requirements

Minimum Qualifications

• A juris doctor degree or its equivalent from an accredited law school and experience as a practicing attorney.
• Member of the SC Bar.

Preferred Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years’ experience as a practicing attorney.
• Completion of Rule 403 requirements.
• Considerable knowledge of SC laws, Administrative Procedures Act, policies, standards and procedures of the AG's office, general case, statutory and common law, judicial and quasi-judicial procedures and rules of guidance.
• Ability to interpret laws, analyze facts, evidence and legal instruments, express conclusions and arguments clearly and logically, and make presentations and prepare reports.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Other Requirements

• Position functions primarily in an office environment with extended periods of sitting and standing.
• May require work outside of normal Agency business hours.
• Occasional weekend work and travel (local and overnight).
• May be required to lift, carry, move and/or position objects weighing up to 25 lbs.
• Daily filing, data entry, telephone and computer use.

Benefits Offered

• Health, dental, vision, long term disability, and life insurance for employee, spouse, and children
• 15 days annual (vacation) leave per year
• 15 days sick leave per year
• 13 paid holidays
• Paid Parental Leave
• State Retirement Plan and Deferred Compensation Programs

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.