Child Support Services Attorney III - Pee Dee Region

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, Vision insurance

14-15 paid holidays

Paid Parental Leave

State retirement plans

Job summary

The South Carolina Department of Social Services is seeking a qualified Attorney III for the Pee Dee Region. The attorney will prepare, file, and argue child support cases in Family Court, including interstate matters, settlement negotiations, and case management.

Required JD from an accredited law school, active SC Bar membership, and experience as a practicing attorney. Eligible for professional development and regional training opportunities.

Qualifications

• JD from an accredited law school and admission to SC Bar.
• Experience as a practicing attorney is required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and manage Child Support cases for Family Court, including pleadings and hearings.
• Represent out-of-state petitioners in reciprocal support suits and monitor UIFSA cases.
• Negotiate complex settlements and coordinate with CSSD and Family Court staff.
• Appear in court and handle appeals and post-judgment matters.
• Mentor regional attorneys and case managers and assist in training.

Skills

Oral communication

Written communication

Legal writing

Education

Juris Doctor

SC Bar admission

Job description

Multiple Positions Available in Pee Dee Region (Chesterfield, Clarendon, Darlington, Dillon, Florence, Georgetown, Horry, Lee, Marion, Marlboro, Sumter, and Williamsburg)

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.

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.

The South Carolina Department of Social Services offers an exceptional benefits package 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

Division: Child Support Enforcement / Pee Dee Region