Attorney II- Legal Assistance Developer

State of South Carolina; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Long-term disability

Life insurance

Vacation leave

Sick leave

Paid holidays

Parental Leave

Retirement plan

Deferred compensation

Job summary

The South Carolina Department on Aging seeks a Legal Assistance Developer to lead statewide legal aid initiatives for seniors. The LAD will build networks among Area Agencies on Aging, legal providers, and private attorneys to expand access to essential services.

Responsibilities include providing technical assistance, training, and support to AAAs and ombudsman programs; helping older adults understand and exercise their rights in fiduciary matters; and advancing the quality and reach of legal

Qualifications

• Licensed attorney with SC Bar membership or eligible for admission.
• Knowledge of Older Americans Act and aging services.
• Strong negotiation and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates provisions of legal assistance and builds statewide networks with AAAs, legal providers, and private attorneys.
• Develops and provides technical assistance, training, and support to AAAs, ombudsman programs, and adult protective services.
• Collaborates on activities to enhance access to legal resources for seniors in SC.
• Assists older individuals in understanding and exercising rights related to fiduciary matters.
• Works to improve the quality and reach of legal services statewide.

Skills

Legal research

Advocacy

Negotiation

Communication

Education

South Carolina Bar member

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

Do you have a passion to provide a meaningful contribution to your community? Would you like to be a part of an organization whose mission is to meet the current and future needs of seniors and enhance the quality of life for older South Carolinians through advocacy, planning and resources? If so, the Department on Aging has the right opportunity for you!

The Legal Assistance Developer (LAD) will provide state leadership in developing legal assistance programs throughout South Carolina for older individuals.

Job Duties:

• - Coordinates the provisions of legal assistance while building and maintaining statewide networks connecting Area Agencies on Aging (AAAs), legal providers, and private attorneys.
• - Develops and provides technical assistance, training, and other support to South Carolina AAA's, legal assistance providers, ombudsman programs and adult protective services as appropriate.
• - Collaborates on activities designed to enhance access to legal assistance and educational resources for older adults in South Carolina.
• - Assists older individuals in understanding, utilizing, and maintaining their rights authorized by law in reference to financial management, risk of guardianship, conservatorship, and other fiduciary proceedings.
• - Works to improve the quality and quantity of legal services provided to older individuals in a state capacity.

A juror's degree, member of the South Carolina Bar, and must satisfy Rule 403 Requirements. Knowledge of the Older Americans Act (OAA) and services delivered through the national aging network. Knowledge of the laws of South Carolina. Ability to communicate effectively. Ability to interpret and apply laws and judicial decisions.

Excellent negotiation and communication skills, meticulous attention to detail. Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects.

The South Carolina Department on Aging (SCDOA) is an Equal Opportunity Employer for all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, sex- including the basis of pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, nation of origin, age, religion, or disability or genetic information.

Benefits Offered

The South Carolina Department on Aging offersan 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