Attorney I: Administrative Hearings & IIDP Counsel

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

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.