Attorney I #26-173

Doc PersonalBeratung GmbH; South Carolina; Sur place; USD 110 000 - 140 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

The South Carolina Department of Probation, Parole and Pardon Services is seeking an attorney to represent the agency in contested and administrative hearings, including IIDP-related matters. The role requires drafting pleadings, conducting legal research, and advising employees on legal issues to ensure compliance with SC law.

The position is fully on-site, with emphasis on writing, interpretation of administrative rules, and training staff and stakeholders.

Qualifications

• JD from an accredited law school and SC Bar membership.
• Proficient knowledge of South Carolina law, especially administrative hearings and probation/parole matters.

Responsabilités

• Represent the SC Department of Probation, Parole and Pardon Services in contested case hearings and appeals.
• Conduct research and draft pleadings for IIDP issues.
• Provide legal training to agents, staff, and external stakeholders.
• Advise employees on legal matters related to their duties.
• Draft and review policies, procedures, bills, resolutions, and amendments.

Connaissances

Legal research

Written communication

Westlaw

MS Word / MS Office

Legal interpretation

Communication with staff

Formation

Juris Doctor (JD)

Member of the SC Bar

Outils

Westlaw

MS Word

MS Office

Description du poste

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