REPOST INTERNAL Attorney I / 61014511

State of South Carolina; South Carolina; On-site; USD 60,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Long-term disability insurance

Life insurance

Parental leave

State retirement plan

Deferred compensation

Job summary

South Carolina Department of Social Services is seeking an Attorney I to provide professional legal services and representation for county offices and child welfare matters, including Family Court issues related to protection, foster care, adoption, and adult protection.

The role involves drafting pleadings, interviewing witnesses, and assisting in trials under supervision, with exposure to data analytics in case management and safeguarding sensitive information.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor degree from an ABA-accredited law school.
• Must become a member of the SC BAR within six months of employment.
• Must possess a valid driver's license.
• Effective written and oral communication and legible handwriting.
• May be required to work after hours and/or overnight travel.
• Ability to lift approx. 15-20 lbs.
• Certified official transcript may be required if selected.

Responsibilities

• Provides professional legal services and representation for assigned county offices, area adoption offices, and regional Day Care licensing office in Family Court on child welfare matters.
• Drafts pleadings, interviews witnesses, conducts probable cause hearings, and assists in trials.
• Uses the Legal Case Management System for case documentation and operations.
• Attends staffing, interdisciplinary meetings, trainings related to child welfare and adult protective services.
• Gathers and analyzes data to manage child welfare caseloads and implements best practices for safety, permanency, and well-being.
• Protects PII and safeguards agency networks and data.

Skills

Communication skills

Legal drafting

Education

Juris Doctor (J.D.)

Job description

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

This is a South Carolina Department of Social Services Internal Position. Only current South Carolina Department of Social Services employees are eligible 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 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.

Requirements:

• A Juris Doctor Degree from an ABA accredited law school.
• Must become a member of the SC BAR within the first 6 (six) months of employment.
• 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.
• Must be able to lift approximately 15-20 lbs.
• You will be required to provide a certified official transcript, if you are selected for a job offer.

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 / Charleston County