Attorney I #26-173

State of South Carolina; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Doc PersonalBeratung GmbH in South Carolina seeks a licensed attorney to represent the Department of Probation, Parole and Pardon Services in contested and administrative hearings. The role involves legal research, drafting pleadings, and advising staff on IID-related matters.

The ideal candidate will have a JD and SC Bar admission, plus strong writing and research skills to support policies, procedures, and legislative amendments. On-site employment is required.

Qualifications

• A juris doctor degree or its equivalent from an accredited law school.
• Member of the S.C. Bar.
• Proficient knowledge of the laws of South Carolina, especially Administrative Hearings, probation and parole issues.
• Ability to interpret and apply laws and judicial decisions.
• Ability to communicate effectively.

Responsibilities

• Represents the South Carolina Department of Probation, Parole and Pardon Services in contested case hearings, administrative hearings including Office of Motor Vehicle Hearings, the Administrative Law Court, and other appeals as assigned.
• Conducts research and drafts pleadings regarding the IIDP.
• Provides legal training to agents and staff and outside stakeholders regarding the IID Program.
• Provides legal advice to all levels of employees related to their jobs.
• Drafts and reviews policies and procedures, legislative bills, resolutions and amendments.

Skills

Legal research

Legal writing

Oral and written communication

Westlaw proficiency

MS Word/MS Office

Ability to work with limited supervise

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Bar admission (South Carolina Bar)

Tools

Westlaw

MS Office

Job description

Job Responsibilities

Under limited supervision of the General Counsel, represents the South Carolina Department of Probation, Parole and Pardon Services in contested case hearings, administrative hearings including Office of Motor Vehicle Hearings, the Administrative Law Court, and other appeals as assigned; conducts research and drafts pleadings regarding the Ignition Interlock Device Program (IIDP); provides legal training to agents and other staff and outside stakeholders regarding the IID Program; provides legal advice to all level of employees related to their jobs; drafts and reviews policies and procedures, legislative bills, resolutions and amendments; and performs other duties upon request of the General Counsel, the Associate Deputy Director for the Division of Legal Services, and the Deputy Director for the Division of Legal Services.

Job Responsibilities

Under limited supervision of the General Counsel, represents the South Carolina Department of Probation, Parole and Pardon Services in contested case hearings, administrative hearings including Office of Motor Vehicle Hearings, the Administrative Law Court, and other appeals as assigned; conducts research and drafts pleadings regarding the Ignition Interlock Device Program (IIDP); provides legal training to agents and other staff and outside stakeholders regarding the IID Program; provides legal advice to all level of employees related to their jobs; drafts and reviews policies and procedures, legislative bills, resolutions and amendments; and performs other duties upon request of the General Counsel, the Associate Deputy Director for the Division of Legal Services, and the Deputy Director for the Division of Legal Services.

Minimum And Additional Requirements

A juris doctor degree or its equivalent from an accredited law school; Member of the S.C. Bar.

Preferred Qualifications

Proficient knowledge of the laws of South Carolina, and in particular, proficient knowledge of law concerning Administrative Hearings, probation and parole issues; ability to interpret and apply laws and judicial decisions; ability to communicate effectively; proficiency in Westlaw research; proficiency in MS Word, MS Office, and other related software, highly skilled in writing and analysis; ability to work with limited supervision to meet deadlines.

Additional Comments

Please note: This is an entirely on-site, in-office position.

SCDPPPS DISCIPLINARY ACTIONS ARE CONSIDERED DURING THE INTERVIEW PHASE.

SCDPPPS IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY, AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER

The South Carolina Department of Probation, Parole and Pardon Services is committed to maintaining a workforce that is free of unlawful discrimination, including harassment on the bases of race, color, national origin, religion, age (40+) or disability, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, sexual orientation, or gender identity).

THIS POSITION IS NOT ELIGIBLE FOR POLICE OFFICER RETIREMENT SYSTEM MEMBERSHIP