Appellate & Litigation Attorney

South Carolina Department of Corrections; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Police Retirement Plan and Deferred Co

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

Paid Parental Leave

Health, Dental, Vision, Life insurance

Job summary

The South Carolina Department of Corrections is seeking a licensed attorney to support the General Counsel's Office, handling appeals under the Administrative Procedures Act and advising agency staff on state and federal laws.

The role collaborates with outside counsel, prepares case materials, and delivers agency training; preferred candidates hold a JD, SC Bar membership, and demonstrate experience in constitutional law, litigation, contracts, and employment law.

Qualifications

• A juris doctor degree from an accredited law school.
• Membership in the South Carolina Bar and completion of rule 403 requirements within six months of employment.
• Experience interpreting state and federal laws and agency policies is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Handles appeal under the Administrative Procedures Act and manages the department's response.
• Assists outside counsel in defense of civil lawsuits, including investigation and case preparation.
• Provides legal guidance to agency employees, attorneys, court officials and other agencies in the interpretation of state and federal laws and agency policies and procedures.
• Assists General Counsel's Office with agency orientation and legal training.
• Practice areas for the General Counsel's Office include constitutional law, litigation, contracts, employment law, appeals and administrative law.

Education

Juris Doctor (JD) degree

Job description

The South Carolina Department of Corrections is seeking a licensed attorney to support the General Counsel's Office, handling appeals under the Administrative Procedures Act and advising agency staff on state and federal laws.

The role collaborates with outside counsel, prepares case materials, and delivers agency training; preferred candidates hold a JD, SC Bar membership, and demonstrate experience in constitutional law, litigation, contracts, and employment law.