REPOST INTERNAL County Attorney I / 61015010

South Carolina DDSN; South Carolina; On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Long-term disability

Parental leave

Paid holidays

Sick leave

Retirement plan

Deferred compensation

Job summary

The South Carolina Department of Social Services seeks a County Attorney I to provide professional legal services for county offices, adoption offices, and licensing offices in Family Court.

Under supervision for one year, you will draft pleadings, interview witnesses, participate in hearings, and assist in trial preparation, while protecting PII and using the Legal Case Management System for documentation.

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.
• Must 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 15–20 lbs.
• If selected, provide a certified official transcript.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional legal services and representation for county offices, area adoption offices, and regional Day Care licensing office in Family Court.
• Draft pleadings, interview witnesses, conduct probable cause hearings and assist in trials.
• Utilize or ensure use of the Legal Case Management System for case documentation.
• Attend staffing and interdisciplinary meetings and trainings related to child welfare and protective services.
• Ensure proper handling of PII and safeguard agency networks and data.

Skills

Effective communication

Oral communication

Written communication

Legal writing

Education

Juris Doctor Degree (ABA accredited)

Tools

Legal Case Management System

Job description

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 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 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.

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 / Richland County