Attorney IV - Office of Disciplinary Counsel

State of South Carolina; South Carolina; On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision, disability, &_

Life insurance

15 days annual leave

15 days sick leave

13 paid holidays

Paid parental leave

State Retirement Plan

Deferred compensation

Job summary

The Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation (LLR) of the State of South Carolina seeks a Senior Litigation Attorney to oversee disciplinary actions for multiple boards. You will perform in-depth legal research, draft and respond to motions and settlement documents, and represent boards in appeals before state and supreme courts.

You will lead a team of attorneys and support staff, managing caseloads, training teammates, and coordinating with agencies to ensure timely case resolution and

Qualifications

• Requires Juris Doctor degree and practice as attorney.
• Active member of the South Carolina Bar.
• Experience in disciplinary actions and administrative hearings preferred.

Responsibilities

• Serve as Senior Litigation Attorney for multiple boards in routine to complex hearings.
• Conduct substantive legal research related to disciplinary actions and respond to motions, orders, and settlements.
• Prepare for and conduct appeals and motion hearings before Administrative Law Court, Court of Common Pleas, Court of Appeals and South Carolina Supreme Court.
• Lead a team of attorneys and staff, supervise caseloads, and provide guidance and training.
• Attend meetings, assist with subpoenas, manage case workloads, and stay updated on federal/state regulatory changes.

Skills

Legal research

Litigation

Team leadership

Communication skills

Education

Juris Doctor degree

SC Bar admission

Job description

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 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.

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