Child Support Services Attorney III - Low Country Region

State of South Carolina; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and dental insurance

Retirement and savings plan options

Paid vacation and sick leave

Telecommuting and flexible work Schedu

Job summary

The State of South Carolina invites applications for the Child Support Services County Attorney III within the Division of Child Support Enforcement / Low Country Region. The role focuses on preparing cases for Family Court, representing petitioners, and managing complex settlements and pleadings.

Requirements include a Juris Doctor Degree, SC Bar membership, and valid driver’s license. Effective written and oral communication is essential, with occasional after-hours travel.

Qualifications

• A Juris Doctor Degree from an accredited law school and experience as a practicing attorney.
• Must be a member of the SC Bar.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license.
• Must be able to communicate effectively (written and orally) and write legibly; may be required to work after hours and/or travel occasionally.

Responsibilities

• Prepare Child Support cases for Family Court and perform activities in court.
• Represent out-of-state petitioners in reciprocal support suits and monitor UIFSA cases.
• Negotiate complex settlements of child support cases with opposing counsel.
• Prepare and monitor pleadings and case preparations for judicial hearings.
• Responsible for trial of cases and appearances at court or other hearings.
• Assist in coordinating county-level relations between CSSD and Family Court personnel.

Skills

Oral communication

Written communication

Education

Juris Doctor Degree

Job description

Job Responsibilities

*** Multiple Positions Available in Pee Dee Region *** (Allendale, Beaufort, Berkeley, Calhoun, Charleston, Colleton, Dorchester, Hampton, Jasper, Orangeburg)

Do you have a passion to provide meaningful contributions to your community? Would you like to be part of an organization whose central mission is helping to protect, stabilize and strengthen the lives of South Carolina's children, families, and vulnerable adults? If so, the SC Department of Social Services has the right job opportunity for you!

Job Duties

• The Child Support Services County Attorney III is responsible for the preparation of Child Support Cases for Family Court; performance of activities in Court; the follow-up on these cases, including parent locate and processing of interstate cases; and is responsible for providing general child support services to clients as required or needed.
• Represents out-of-state petitioners in reciprocal support suits and monitors outgoing UIFSA cases.
• Negotiates complex settlement of Child Support cases with opposing counsel.
• Prepares and monitors pleadings and preparation of cases for judicial hearings.
• Responsible for trial of cases and appearance at Court or other judicial hearings.
• Assists in coordinating at county level interrelationship between CSSD and Family Court personnel.
• Handles appeals resulting from child support cases.
• Performs job delivery and/or performance with positive or appropriate customer service delivery to clients, the public, and co-workers as an integral requirement.
• Ensures that personal identifying information (PII) is properly used, accessed, safeguarding systems, equipment and data.
• Assists Regional Director and regional case manager supervisors in training new attorneys and case managers. Advises regional case managers in assigned counties.
• Performs related duties as required, to include Red Cross or emergency shelter duty as assigned.

Minimum And Additional Requirements

A Juris Doctor Degree or its equivalent from an accredited law school and experience as a practicing attorney.

Necessary Special Requirement: Must be a member of the SC BAR.

Experience As a DSS Attorney Preferred.

Must possess a valid driver's license. The employee must be able to communicate effectively (written and orally) and write legibly. May be required to work after hours and/or some overnight travel and must be able to lift approximately 15-20 lbs.

If you certify, by completion and submission of this application, that you possess educational credentials that qualify you for the available DSS positions, you will be required to provide a certified official transcript, if you are selected for job offer.

Division

Child Support Enforcement / Low Country Region

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.