Attorney I #26-173

State-of-South-Carolina; South Carolina; On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The State of South Carolina, through the Department of Probation, Parole and Pardon Services, seeks an attorney to represent the agency in contested and administrative hearings, research and draft pleadings on the IID Program, and provide legal training and advice to staff and stakeholders.

The role requires a JD from an accredited law school, active SC Bar membership, and strong knowledge of SC law, especially administrative hearings and parole issues.

Qualifications

• JD or equivalent from an accredited law school; SC Bar membership required.
• Proficient knowledge of South Carolina law, especially Administrative Hearings, probation and parole issues; ability to interpret laws and decisions.
• Ability to communicate effectively; proficiency in legal research tools (Westlaw); strong writing and analytical skills; ability to meet deadlines with limited supervision.

Responsibilities

• Represent the SCDPPPS in contested case hearings and administrative hearings (including Office of Motor Vehicle Hearings, Administrative Law Court, and other appeals).
• Conduct legal research and draft pleadings regarding the IID Program; provide legal training to agents, staff, and outside stakeholders.
• Provide legal advice to all levels of employees; draft/review policies, procedures, legislative bills, resolutions, and amendments.

Skills

Legal research

Communication

Writing and analysis

Deadline-driven

Limited supervision

Education

Juris Doctor (JD) or equivalent

Member of the SC Bar

Tools

Westlaw

MS Word

MS Office

Job description

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.

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, 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.

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