Attorney II: Appeals & Hearings Hearing Officer

State of South Carolina; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Long-term disability

Job summary

The South Carolina Department of Health and Human Services seeks an Attorney II to serve as a hearing officer in the Appeals & Hearings unit, Richland County, in-office role. You will maintain an active caseload, conduct hearings, perform legal research, draft final orders, and prepare matters for appeal, ensuring due process for beneficiaries and providers.

Requirements include a Juris Doctor degree, active SC Bar membership, courtroom experience, and Rule 403 completion.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school.
• Member of the South Carolina Bar with courtroom experience.
• Experience handling administrative law or appellate matters is a plus.
• Ability to interpret laws and draft orders with strong research skills.

Responsibilities

• Maintains an active caseload as a hearing officer within the assigned area.
• Conducts legal research, analyzes cases, and prepares matters for hearing.
• Drafts and issues final administrative orders and prepares cases for appeal.

Skills

Communication skills

Legal research

Writing ability

Organizational skills

Courtroom experience

Time management

Education

Juris Doctor Degree

Job description

The South Carolina Department of Health and Human Services seeks an Attorney II to serve as a hearing officer in the Appeals & Hearings unit, Richland County, in-office role. You will maintain an active caseload, conduct hearings, perform legal research, draft final orders, and prepare matters for appeal, ensuring due process for beneficiaries and providers.

Requirements include a Juris Doctor degree, active SC Bar membership, courtroom experience, and Rule 403 completion.