Assistant Labor Counsel (Whistleblower Investigations)

State of South Carolina; Columbia (SC); In loco; USD 80.000 - 100.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Health, dental, vision insurance

15 days annual (vacation) leave

15 days sick leave

13 paid holidays

Paid Parental Leave

State Retirement Plan

Deferred Compensation Programs

Descrizione del lavoro

Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation (LLR) in South Carolina seeks an Assistant Labor Counsel to provide professional legal work and support for the Division of Labor, including OSHA, child labor, wages, and immigration compliance.

The role oversees the 11c whistleblower program, supervises investigators, and may conduct whistleblower investigations, interview witnesses, and prepare settlement documentation. Litigation counsel for OSHA before various courts is included.

Competenze

• Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school with 5+ years as a practicing attorney.
• Member of the South Carolina Bar.

Mansioni

• Provide professional legal work, advice and support for the Division of Labor (SC OSHA, Child Labor/Wages, and Immigration Compliance).
• Oversee the 11c whistleblower program and supervise whistleblower investigators.
• Conduct whistleblower investigations, interview witnesses, prepare reports and settlement documentation.
• Serve as litigation counsel for OSHA and other labor entities before state courts and the Administrative Law Court.
• Research topics and provide policy, regulatory, and statutory guidance for OSHA and other labor matters.

Conoscenze

Legal analysis

Oral and written communication

Leadership and supervision

Formazione

Juris Doctor (J.D.)

SC Bar admission

Descrizione del lavoro

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 an Assistant Labor Counsel, providing professional legal work, advice and support for the Division of Labor (SC OSHA, Child Labor/Wages, and Immigration Compliance).
• You will oversee the 11c whistleblower program, including supervising whistleblower investigators to ensure that job duties are performed in accordance with established policies and procedures.
• You may conduct whistleblower investigations by locating and interviewing witnesses, analyzing information, preparing reports, making recommendations regarding disposition, and/or preparing settlement documentation.
• You will serve as litigation counsel for OSHA and other labor entities in matters before the Administrative Law Court (ALC), State circuit courts, State Court of Appeals, and/or State Supreme Court.
• You will research routine and complex topics and issues for OSHA and other labor entities, including providing policy, regulatory, and statutory legal guidance.

Minimum And Additional Requirements

Minimum Qualifications

• A juris doctor degree or its equivalent form an accredited law school and experience and five (5) years’ experience as a practicing attorney.
• Member of the SC Bar.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in one or more of the following areas: OSHA law, retaliation and/or discrimination laws, labor and employment law, and/or regulatory law.
• Considerable knowledge of general cases, statutory and common law, judicial and quasi-judicial procedures, and rules of guidance.
• Ability to interpret and apply laws in court decisions.
• Ability to analyze facts, evidence and legal documents.
• Ability to express conclusions and arguments clearly and logically.
• Ability to perform research and to understand aspects of professional practice as they relate to hearings and other judicial and/or quasi-judicial proceedings in-house, at the Administrative Law Court, and other local and state courts.
• Ability to lead and advise subordinate staff members, as well as establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates, law officers, professional and nonprofessional individuals, and the general public.
• Ability to communicate both orally and in writing.
• Ability to evaluate evidence and conduct investigations.

Other Requirements

• Position is located in an office environment with long periods of sitting.
• Occasional overnight travel and weekend assignments.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Contacts: Federal and state government officials, hearing officers and judges, practicing attorneys, general public, LLR Staff including administrators and compliance personnel.

Additional Comments

The South Carolina Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation offers an exceptional benefits package for FTE positions that includes:

• 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.

Salary

Salary range: $80,000 to $100,000