Attorney II (Disciplinary Counsel)

State of South Carolina; Columbia (SC); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid parental leave

State retirement plan

Deferred compensation

Job summary

State of South Carolina’s Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation seeks a disciplined attorney to serve as disciplinary counsel. You will handle proceedings, prepare witnesses, manage evidence, and research professional practices within disciplinary contexts.

The role requires strong writing, negotiation, and advocacy skills, with on-going collaboration with investigators and agency staff. Applicants should be licensed and ready to contribute to a public-sector legal team.

Qualifications

• Juris doctor degree or equivalent from an accredited law school with experience as an attorney.
• Member of the SC Bar.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a disciplinary counsel in routine and complex proceedings and handle appeals to the Administrative Law Court.
• Perform trial preparation, prepare witnesses for testimony, organize documents and evidence, and conduct research on predictable legal issues.
• Perform substantive legal research into professional practices related to disciplinary actions.
• Prepare and respond to motions, orders, and other actions; negotiate and prepare settlement documents for disciplinary matters.
• Assess the legal sufficiency of requests for temporary suspension orders, orders for evaluation, injunctions, and other preliminary actions.
• Maintain accurate, complete, and updated files in the Agency’s case management system.
• Assist investigators and Agency personnel with case investigation from start to finish.

Skills

Legal research

Trial prep

Litigation

Negotiation

Writing

Education

Juris Doctor (J.D.)

SC Bar member

Tools

Case management software

Job description

Job Responsibilities

Come join our team at the Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation (LLR) where you will experience work-life balance, great benefits, and an exciting career that supports the Agency's mission to make South Carolina a safe place to work and live.

RECENT LAW SCHOOL GRADUATES ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY

These positions are intended for individuals with less than 5 years of legal experience. On the job training will be provided.

Responsibilities

• You will serve as a disciplinary counsel in routine and complex proceedings and handle appeals to the Administrative Law Court.
• You will perform extensive trial preparation, prepare witnesses for testimony, organize documents and other evidence for presentation, and research and be ready to respond to predictable legal issues.
• You will perform substantive legal research into various aspects of professional practices related to disciplinary actions.
• You will prepare and respond to legal motions, orders, and other preliminary and post-trial legal actions and negotiate and prepare settlement documents to resolve disciplinary matters.
• You will assess the legal sufficiency of requests for temporary suspension orders, orders for evaluation, injunctions, and other preliminary actions.
• You will maintain accurate, complete and updated files in the Agency’s case management system.
• You will assist investigators and other Agency personnel with the preparation and completion of the investigation of cases

Minimum And Additional Requirements

Minimum Qualifications

• A juris doctor degree or its equivalent from an accredited law school and experience as a practicing attorney.
• Member of the SC Bar.

Preferred Qualifications

• Completion of Rule 403 requirements.
• Knowledge of SC laws, the Administrative Procedures Act, judicial and quasit-judicial procedures and rules of evidence, and general case, statutory, and common law.
• Considerable knowledge of SC laws, general cases and statutory and common law.
• Knowledge of the policies, standards and procedures of the Attorney General's office.
• Ability to interpret and apply laws in court decisions.
• Ability to analyze facts, evidence and legal instruments.
• Ability to express conclusions and arguments clearly and logically.
• Ability to perform research and to understand aspects of professional practices as they related to disciplinary proceedings.
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.

Other Requirements

• Position works in an office environment with extended periods of sitting and standing.
• May require occasional work outside of normal office hours.
• Occasional overnight travel and weekend assignments.

Benefits Offered

The South Carolina Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation offers an exceptional benefits package for FTE positions that includes:

• Health, dental, vision, long term disability, and life insurance for employee, spouse, and children
• 15 days annual (vacation) leave per year
• 15 days sick leave per year
• 13 paid holidays
• Paid Parental Leave
• State Retirement Plan and Deferred Compensation Programs

Benefits For State Employees

The state of South Carolina offers eligible employees generous benefits, including health and dental insurance; retirement and savings plan options; and paid vacation and sick leave. Plus, work-life balance programs such as telecommuting and flexible work schedules are available to employees of some state agencies.

Insurance Benefits

Eligible employees may enroll in health insurance, which includes prescription coverage and wellness benefits. Other available insurance benefits include dental, vision, term life insurance, long term disability and flexible spending accounts for health and child care expenses.

Retirement Benefits

State employees are also offered retirement plan options, including defined benefit and defined contribution plans. Additionally, eligible employees may elect to participate in the South Carolina Deferred Compensation Program, which is a voluntary, supplemental retirement savings plan offering 401(k) and 457 plan options.

Workplace Benefits

State employees may also be eligible for other benefits, including tuition assistance; holiday, annual and sick leave; and discounts on purchases, travel and more.

Note

The benefits above are available to most state employees, with the exception of those in temporary positions. Employees in temporary grant and time-limited positions may be eligible for all, some or none of these benefits as benefits are associated with each position type. For these positions, contact the hiring agency to determine what benefits may be available.