Attorney II- Legal Assistance Developer

State-of-South-Carolina; South Carolina; On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Long-term disability

Life insurance

15 days annual vacation

15 days sick leave

13 paid holidays

State Retirement Plan

Deferred compensation

Job summary

The South Carolina Department on Aging seeks a Legal Assistance Developer to provide state leadership in developing legal assistance programs for older residents of South Carolina. This role will coordinate with Area Agencies on Aging, legal providers, and private attorneys to expand access to legal resources.

The position requires a Juris Doctor, SC Bar membership, and knowledge of OAA and SC law. Strong communication, negotiation, and project-management skills are essential to independently

Qualifications

• Must hold Juris Doctor degree and be a member of the South Carolina Bar.
• Knowledge of the Older Americans Act (OAA) and services through the aging network.
• Ability to communicate effectively and interpret/apply laws and judicial decisions.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates the provision of legal assistance while building statewide networks among Area Agencies on Aging (AAAs), legal providers, and private attorneys.
• Provides technical assistance, training, and support to SC AAAs, legal aid providers, ombudsman programs, and adult protective services as appropriate.
• Collaborates to enhance access to legal resources and educational materials for older adults in SC.
• Assists older individuals in understanding and exercising their rights related to financial management, guardianship, conservatorship, and fiduciary proceedings.
• Works to improve the quality and quantity of legal services provided to older individuals at the state level.

Skills

Knowledge of OAA and aging network

Knowledge of SC laws

Effective communication

Interpreting and applying laws

Negotiation

Attention to detail

Independent work

Project management

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Member of South Carolina Bar

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 holidaysPaid Parental Leave
• State Retirement Plan and Deferred Compensation Programs