REPOST Attorney I / 61012211

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Long-Term Disability Insurance

Life Insurance

Leave: 15 days annual

Sick Leave: 15 days

Holidays: 13 paid

Paid 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, adoption offices, and licensing, including family court representation on child welfare matters in Dorchester County.

The role requires drafting pleadings, interviewing witnesses, attending hearings, and assisting in trials, under supervision for one year.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor degree from an ABA-accredited law school.
• Must complete Rule 403, SCACR Trial Experiences within 6 months of passing the SC Bar.
• Valid driver’s license required.
• Ability to communicate effectively (written and oral) and lift 15–20 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional legal services and representation for county offices, adoption offices, and licensing offices in Family Court on child protection, foster care, adoption, and adult protection issues.
• Assist supervising attorney; draft pleadings, interview witnesses, conduct hearings, and assist in trial of complex and routine cases.
• Maintain and use the Legal Case Management System for documentation of legal activity.
• Attend staffing, interdisciplinary meetings, trainings related to child welfare and adult protective services.
• Analyze data for management of child welfare caseloads and implement best practices to promote safety and well-being.
• Protect personal identifying information and safeguard agency networks and data.

Education

Juris Doctor Degree (ABA-accredited)

Job description

Special Notice: This is a REPOST -- Previous applicants need not re-apply for this position.

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.

A Juris Doctor Degree from an ABA accredited law school

Necessary 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.

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: Office of General Counsel / Dorchester County