Attorney III #26-050 Re-announced

State of South Carolina; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Probation, Parole and Pardon Services of the State of South Carolina is seeking an experienced attorney to join the General Counsel’s Office.

Under limited supervision, you will review civil actions, draft pleadings, and represent the agency in circuit and appellate courts, as well as administrative hearings and related proceedings.

Qualifications

• A juris doctor degree and experience as a practicing attorney.
• SC Bar membership required.
• Strong legal research and drafting skills.

Responsibilities

• Review and respond to civil actions and conduct research.
• Draft pleadings and represent the Department in hearings.
• Provide legal advice and training to staff; review policies and legislation.

Skills

Legal research

Pleading drafting

Policy drafting

Staff training

Legal advice

Education

Juris Doctor degree

SC Bar membership

Job description

Job Responsibilities

Under limited supervision of the General Counsel, reviews and responds to civil actions, conducts research, drafts pleadings, represents the South Carolina Department of Probation, Parole, and Pardon Services in contested case hearings in the circuit and appellate courts of South Carolina, administrative hearings, the Office of Motor Vehicle Hearings, the Administrative Law Court; including state personnel grievances, grievance committee hearings, and other employment matters as assigned; reviews cases of misconduct from SC Criminal Justice Academy on behalf of Agency Head; provides legal advice to all levels of employees related to their jobs; provides legal training to agents & other staff, drafts & reviews policies, legislative bills, resolutions & amendments impacting the Department as requested; advises the Ignition Interlock Device Program; reviews use of force incidents; drafts or reviews contracts and memoranda of agreement or understanding; primary legal contact for security and privacy issues; performs other duties upon request of the General Counsel and/or the Deputy Director for Legal Services.

Job Responsibilities

Under limited supervision of the General Counsel, reviews and responds to civil actions, conducts research, drafts pleadings, represents the South Carolina Department of Probation, Parole, and Pardon Services in contested case hearings in the circuit and appellate courts of South Carolina, administrative hearings, the Office of Motor Vehicle Hearings, the Administrative Law Court; including state personnel grievances, grievance committee hearings, and other employment matters as assigned; reviews cases of misconduct from SC Criminal Justice Academy on behalf of Agency Head; provides legal advice to all levels of employees related to their jobs; provides legal training to agents & other staff, drafts & reviews policies, legislative bills, resolutions & amendments impacting the Department as requested; advises the Ignition Interlock Device Program; reviews use of force incidents; drafts or reviews contracts and memoranda of agreement or understanding; primary legal contact for security and privacy issues; performs other duties upon request of the General Counsel and/or the Deputy Director for Legal Services.

Minimum And Additional Requirements

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

A juris doctor degree or its equivalent from an accredited law school; member of the SC Bar and two years prior professional legal experience.

Additional Comments

Please note: This is an entirely on-site, in-office position.

SCDPPPS DISCIPLINARY ACTIONS ARE CONSIDERED DURING THE INTERVIEW PHASE.

SCDPPPS IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY, AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER

The South Carolina Department of Probation, Parole and Pardon Services is committed to maintaining a workforce that is free of unlawful discrimination, including harassment on the bases of race, color, national origin, religion, age (40+) or disability, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, sexual orientation, or gender identity).

THIS POSITION IS NOT ELIGIBLE FOR POLICE OFFICER RETIREMENT SYSTEM MEMBERSHIP