Deputy County Attorney

Beaufort County; Beaufort (SC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care

Dental

Vision

Retirement

Deferred compensation plans

Flexible spending accounts

Life insurance

Long-term & short-term disability

Holidays

Vacation

Sick leave

Job summary

Beaufort County seeks an experienced Attorney to render high‑level legal services to County departments and boards. You will advise on civil litigation, draft ordinances and contracts, and represent the County in trial and appellate matters, working with limited supervision.

The ideal candidate holds a Juris Doctor from an accredited school, is admitted to the South Carolina Bar, and has 8–10 years of practice, including at least 5 years in local government.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school.
• Active license to practice law in South Carolina.
• Eight to ten years of related legal experience.
• Five+ years local government experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal counsel and representation to County departments.
• Present at County Council meetings and commissions as needed.
• Draft and review ordinances, resolutions, contracts, deeds, and leases.
• Conduct legal research and prepare legal documents.
• Advise paralegals and clerical staff.
• Manage and supervise staff as requested.
• Provide training for clients in County departments.

Skills

Legal counsel

Ordinance drafting

Litigation

Education

Juris Doctor degree

SC Bar admission

Job description

Description

The purpose of this position is to perform difficult professional work in the rendering of legal services to the County departments, units and boards. This class works independently, under limited supervision, reporting major activities through periodic meetings.

Description

The purpose of this position is to perform difficult professional work in the rendering of legal services to the County departments, units and boards. This class works independently, under limited supervision, reporting major activities through periodic meetings.

Examples of Duties

The essential functions listed below are those that represent the majority of the time spent working in this class. Management may assign additional functions related to the type of work of the class as necessary.

• Coordinates and reviews work, and monitors status of work in progress. Inspects completed work assignments, answers questions, and gives advice, direction, supervision to staff as requested by the County Attorney or when needed to complete a project.
• Provides legal counsel and representation to all County departments in civil litigation, administrative proceedings, etc.
• Attends and presents, as needed or requested by the County Attorney, at County Council meetings, Committee meetings, and Boards and Commissions’ meetings, and renders legal advice.
• Provides legal training to clients in County departments and Boards and Commissions
• Renders legal advice daily to all officers, departments, and agencies of the County.
• Prepare cases for trial, interview witnesses, and examine law and evidence.
• Represents the County in trial and appellate litigation and handles complex issues of law as necessary.
• Drafts and reviews ordinances, resolutions, proposed legislation, contracts, deeds, leases, releases, franchises, and other legal documents.
• Conducts legal research and prepares legal documents.
• Ensures that information related to cases is disseminated appropriately and stored appropriately.
• Advises paralegals and clerical/administrative personnel.
• Performs related work as assigned.

Typical Qualifications

MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

• Requires Juris Doctordegree.
• Over eight years and up to and including ten years of related work experience in the practice of law, including a minimum of five years of local government experience. Experience working with county government within the state of South Carolina is preferred.

SPECIAL CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENSES:

• License to practice law in the State of South Carolina; Rule 403Certified.
• Must possess and maintain a valid state driver’s license with an acceptable driving history.

Supplemental Information

All applicants tentatively selected for a position with Beaufort County Council will be required to submit to urinalysis to screen for the illegal use of drugs and to a background check prior to appointment. Employment is contingent upon clearing both the drug screening and background investigation.

We offer a complete benefits package to full-time employees including health care, dental, vision, retirement, deferred compensation plans, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, long-term & short-term disability, holidays, vacation, and sick leave.

• health care
• dental
• vision
• retirement
• deferred compensation plans
• flexible spending accounts
• life insurance
• long-term & short-term disability
• holidays
• vacation
• sick leave

To learn more details, please visit the Beaufort County Human Resources website.

• 01. Do you possess a Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school?
  • Yes
  • No
• 02. Do you currently hold an active license to practice law in the State of South Carolina?
  • Yes
  • No
• 03. If yes, please provide your South Carolina Bar number and the date your license was issued:
• 04. Do you have more than eight years of professional experience practicing law?
  • Yes
  • No
• 05. If yes, please describe your professional legal experience, including the total number of years you have practiced law, the organizations you have worked for, and your primary areas of practice.
• 06. Do you have at least five years of legal experience working for a local government agency?
  • Yes
  • No
• 07. If yes, please describe your local government legal experience, including the agency or agencies, your position, and the total number of years of experience.
• 08. Are you currently Rule 403 certified in the State of South Carolina?
  • Yes
  • No
• 09. Do you have legal experience working with a county government within the State of South Carolina?
  • Yes
  • No
• 10. I certify that the education, training, professional licenses, certifications, and work experience identified in my responses are complete, accurate, and reflected in the education and employment history sections of my application.
  • Required Question