REPOST Attorney I / 61012211

State of South Carolina; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Long Term Disability

Life Insurance

Vacation Leave

Sick Leave

Paid Holidays

Parental Leave

Retirement Plan

Deferred Compensation

Job summary

South Carolina Department of Social Services seeks a County Attorney I to provide professional legal services for county offices and related units. You will argue in Family Court on child protection and related issues, draft pleadings, interview witnesses, and assist in trials while maintaining data integrity.

The role requires a Juris Doctor from an ABA-accredited school, completion of Rule 403 Trial Experiences within 6 months of passing the SC Bar, and a valid driver’s license.

Qualifications

• A Juris Doctor Degree from an ABA-accredited law school.
• Must complete Rule 403 SCACR Trial Experiences within 6 months of passing the SC Bar.
• Must possess a valid driver''s license and communicate effectively (written and oral).
• May be required to work after hours and/or some overnight travel; must be able to lift 15–20 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional legal services and representation for assigned county offices, area adoption offices, and regional Day Care licensing offices.
• Represent in Family Court on child protection, foster care, adoption, adult protection, and Economic Services issues.
• Draft pleadings, interview witnesses, conduct probable cause hearings and other hearings; assist in trials.
• Utilize the Legal Case Management System for legal operations and documentation.
• Attend staffing, interdisciplinary meetings, trainings, and child welfare related activities.
• Ensure protection of PII and safeguarding agency networks and data.

Skills

Pleading drafting

Witness interviewing

Legal case management

Data analysis

Communication skills

Education

Juris Doctor Degree

Tools

Legal Case Management System

Job description

Job Responsibilities

Do you have a passion to provide meaningful work in the community? Would you like to be part of an organization whose central mission is helping to protect, stabilize and strengthen the lives of children, families, and vulnerable adults? Then the South Carolina Department of Social Services has the right job opportunity for you.

Job Duties:

• The County Attorney I provides professional legal services and representation for assigned county offices, area adoption offices, and regional Day Care licensing office, including representation in Family Court on issues relative to child protection, foster care, adoption, adult protection and Economic Services.
• Works alongside a supervising attorney for one year; drafting pleadings, interviewing witnesses, conducting probable cause hearings and/or other uncontested hearings, and assisting in the trial of complex and routine cases.
• Utilizes or ensures the utilization of the Legal Case Management System for legal operations and documentation of legal activity in cases.
• Performs other related duties as assigned or required.
• Attends staffing meetings, interdisciplinary meetings, trainings, and other learning opportunities associated with child welfare and adult protective services.
• Gathers and analyzes data as it relates to the management of child welfare caseloads, and as it implements best practices which result in safety, permanency, and well-being for all children. All of the work of the Attorney will be supervised by the managing attorney in the county or circuit.
• Ensures that personal identifying information (PII) is properly used, accessed, gathered, shared, and disposed. Protects the agency networks and applications by safeguarding systems, equipment, and data.

Minimum and Additional Requirements

A Juris Doctor Degree from an ABA accredited law school

Required Special Requirement: Must have completed Rule 403, SCACR (South Carolina Appellate Court Rules) Trial Experiences as required by SC Judicial Branch within 6 months of passing the SC Bar.

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.

Benefits

• 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

Office of General Counsel / Berkeley County