Attorney / Legal Instructor - REPOSTED

State of South Carolina; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 71,000 - 77,000; Full time

Job summary

The State of South Carolina's Criminal Justice Academy seeks an attorney to teach Basic Law Enforcement and Basic Detention topics while supporting legal functions within the academy. You will draft hearing notices, prepare recommendations for the South Carolina Law Enforcement Training Council, and help finalize agency decisions.

Qualified candidates hold a Juris Doctorate, are active SC Bar members, and can complete Rule 403 requirements.

Qualifications

• Juris doctorate degree from an accredited law school.
• Active member of the SC Bar.
• Completion of Rule 403 requirements.

Responsibilities

• Provide instruction of legal principles to students in Basic Law Enforcement and Basic Detention classes.
• Assist with writing hearing officer recommendations, submitted to the South Carolina Law Enforcement Training Council, and draft the final agency decision.
• Draft hearing notices and other documents pertinent to scheduling, conducting, and concluding contested case hearings.
• Conduct legal research on issues pertaining to the Law Enforcement Training Act, evidentiary issues, and FOIA, among others.
• Assist with appeals to the ALC and Court of Appeals, including creating the Record on Appeal, drafting briefs, and correspondence to the court.
• Perform other assignments and projects assigned by the General Counsel.

Skills

Legal writing

Oral communication

Research skills

Communication skills

Education

Juris doctorate

Job description

Job Responsibilities

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• This vacancy is being reposted. Applicants who previously applied remain under consideration and do not need to reapply. ***

• Provide instruction of legal principles to students in Basic Law Enforcement and Basic Detention classes.
• Assist with writing hearing officer recommendations, which will be submitted to the South Carolina Law Enforcement Training Council for review, and draft the final agency decision based on the Law Enforcement Training Council's decision.
• Draft hearing notices and other documents pertinent to scheduling, conducting, and concluding contested case hearings.
• Conduct legal research on issues pertaining to the Law Enforcement Training Act, evidentiary issues, and FOIA, among others.
• Assist with appeals to the ALC and Court of Appeals, including creating the Record on Appeal, drafting briefs, and correspondence to the court.
• Perform other assignments and projects assigned by the General Counsel.

Minimum And Additional Requirements

Minimum requirements include:

• Juris doctorate degree from an accredited law school
• Active member of the SC Bar
• Completion of Rule 403 requirements

About You

• Must have excellent communication skills, to include legal writing and oral communication, and research skills.
• Must be able to present legal concepts in an understandable manner.
• Must be able to set and maintain deadlines.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision and be able to work independently and as a team while exercising sound judgement.
• Ability to work some evenings and holidays, as needed.

About The Academy

• The S.C. Criminal Justice Academy is the starting point for all S.C. law enforcement. We are responsible for one of the most important jobs in the state—training those who will serve the citizens of South Carolina during their time of distress, time of worry, and time of hurt.
• It takes a team of dedicated people to make sure our academy is a premier training facility. To do this, we need reliable and conscientious workers who want to be employed by an agency that offers meaningful and challenging work with an appropriate work-life and home-life balance as well as excellent state government benefits.
• We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, including pregnancy & childbirth (or related medical conditions), age (over 40), or disability.
• We are the face of law enforcement. Join us!

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

Agency hiring range: $71,400 - $77,250