County Attorney II — Child Welfare & Protection

State of South Carolina; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Long term 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 South Carolina Department of Social Services seeks a County Attorney II to provide professional legal services and agency representation in Family Court on child protection, foster care, and related areas. The attorney will prepare pleadings, manage case discovery, and advise staff on legal matters, while complying with state and federal law.

Responsibilities include timely filings, court appearances, and participation in trainings, with additional emergency shelter duties as directed.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctorate Degree or equivalent from an accredited law school.
• At least 18 months of experience as a practicing attorney.
• Must be a member of the SC Bar.
• Experience as a DSS Attorney preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional legal services and representation for assigned county offices and related entities.
• Represent the agency in Family Court on child protection, foster care, adoption, and related matters.
• Prepare, file, serve pleadings, motions, and other court documents in a timely manner.
• Conduct case staffing meetings and prepare cases for court, including discovery and witness preparation.
• Comply with policy and law in permanency planning and termination of parental rights.
• Notify appropriate parties of legal proceedings and manage legal communications.
• Utilize the Legal Case Management System for documentation and tracking.
• Participate in training and professional development; conduct in-house training as needed.
• Perform Red Cross shelter duty or other emergency shelter duties as directed.

Skills

Family Court representation

Legal research

Pleadings & discovery

Case management system

Court appearances

Education

Juris Doctorate Degree or equivalent

Tools

Legal Case Management System

Job description

The South Carolina Department of Social Services seeks a County Attorney II to provide professional legal services and agency representation in Family Court on child protection, foster care, and related areas. The attorney will prepare pleadings, manage case discovery, and advise staff on legal matters, while complying with state and federal law.

Responsibilities include timely filings, court appearances, and participation in trainings, with additional emergency shelter duties as directed.