Attorney IV - Office of Disciplinary Counsel

State of South Carolina; Columbia (SC); Sur place; USD 100 000 - 105 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Health, dental, vision, long term-dis.

Life insurance for employee, spouse &

15 days annual leave

15 days sick leave

13 paid holidays

Paid Parental Leave

State Retirement Plan

Deferred Compensation Programs

Résumé du poste

State of South Carolina seeks a Senior Litigation Attorney to represent multiple boards in hearings and manage complex disciplinary actions. You will conduct in-depth legal research, draft and respond to motions and settlements, and handle appeals in state and supreme courts.

You will also lead a team of attorneys and support staff, ensuring timely case handling. Ideal candidates have a Juris Doctor and SC Bar membership, with extensive experience and strong communication skills; some travel and

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor degree or equivalent from an accredited law school.
• Member of the SC Bar.

Responsabilités

• Serve as a Senior Litigation Attorney for multiple boards in hearings.
• Conduct substantive legal research into disciplinary actions and respond to motions, orders, and settlement documents.
• Prepare for and conduct appeals and motion hearings before state courts.
• Lead a team of attorneys and staff, supervise caseloads and provide guidance.
• Attend review meetings, assist with subpoenas, manage case meetings, and advise on regulatory changes and strategic planning.

Connaissances

Legal research

Communications

Formation

Juris Doctor or equivalent

SC Bar membership

Description du poste

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.

Responsibilities

• You will serve as a Senior Litigation Attorney for multiple boards in routine to complex hearings.
• You will conduct substantive legal research into various aspects of professional practices relating to disciplinary actions and will generate and respond to legal motions, orders, and settlement documents.
• You will prepare for and conduct appeals and motion hearings for assigned boards before the Administrative Law Court, Court of Common Pleas, Court of Appeals and South Carolina Supreme Court.
• You will serve as a team leader, supervising attorneys and support staff, providing guidance and training and managing caseloads to ensure cases are handled timely.
• You will perform a variety of other duties such as attending review committing meetings, assisting with subpoenas, regularly conducting case management meetings, providing guidance as it relates to changes to federal and state regulations, and assisting in strategic planning.

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

• Minimum of 10 years’ experience as a practicing attorney.
• Completion of Rule 403 requirements.
• Considerable knowledge of SC laws, Administrative Procedures Act, policies, standards and procedures of the AG's office, general case, statutory and common law, judicial and quasi-judicial procedures and rules of guidance.
• Ability to interpret laws, analyze facts, evidence and legal instruments, express conclusions and arguments clearly and logically, and make presentations and prepare reports.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Other Requirements

• Position functions primarily in an office environment with extended periods of sitting and standing.
• May require work outside of normal Agency business hours.
• Occasional weekend work and travel (local and overnight).
• May be required to lift, carry, move and/or position objects weighing up to 25 lbs.
• Daily filing, data entry, telephone and computer use.

Additional Comments

Benefits Offered

• 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.

Salary Range

Are you willing to accept a salary within the range of $100,000 to $105.000?