REPOST INTERNAL County Attorney III / 61015110

State of South Carolina; Mary (SC); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance

15 days annual vacation

15 days sick leave

13 paid holidays

Paid Parental Leave

State Retirement Plan

Deferred Compensation

Job summary

South Carolina Department of Social Services seeks a County Attorney III to provide professional legal services for county and local offices, including family court representation on child protection, foster care, adoption, and adult protection matters.

You will prepare pleadings, file motions, and manage cases with staff input. Strong knowledge of state and federal law, plus effective communication, is essential. Some after-hours work and travel may be required.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor degree from an ABA-accredited law school is required.
• Active membership in the South Carolina Bar is required.
• Three years of practicing attorney experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional legal services for county offices and licensing offices.
• Represent the agency in family court and related matters.
• Prepare and file pleadings, motions, and notices in a timely manner.
• Conduct case staffing and advise staff on legal issues.
• Utilize the Legal Case Management System for documentation.

Skills

Litigation

Legal writing

Court representation

Client counseling

Case management

Education

Juris Doctor degree (ABA-accredited)

SC Bar admission

Tools

Legal Case Management System

Microsoft Office

Job description

Do you have a passion to provide meaningful contributions to your community?

Would you like to be part of an organization whose central mission is helping to protect, stabilize and strengthen the lives of South Carolina's children, families, and vulnerable adults?

If so, the SC Department of Social Services has the right job opportunity for you!

Job Duties:

• The County Attorney III 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.
• Represents the agency in all matters pertaining to emergency or non-emergency removal of children and vulnerable adults, termination of parental rights, inspection warrants, in-home protective services, permanency planning, judicial review of children or adults receiving services and any appeals resulting from such actions.
• Timely prepares, files and serves or ensures the timely preparation, filing and service of all pleadings, motions, orders, notices, rules to show cause, and other court documents related to representation of the agency in legal actions. Pleadings and proposed orders shall include all determinations required by state and federal law.
• Timely conducts case staffing meetings for the purpose of analyzing the legal status of the cases and otherwise advising staff on agency legal matters. Prepares cases for court by conducting and responding to discovery, interviewing, and preparing witnesses and reviewing agency documentation and reports from other sources.
• Complies with agency policy, state and federal law with respect to representing the agency in permanency planning hearings and termination of parental rights.
• Complies with agency policy, state and federal law regarding the provision of notice of legal proceedings to appropriate parties to agency actions.
• Utilizes or ensures the utilization of the Legal Case Management System for legal operations and documentation of legal activity in cases.
• Establishes and maintains professional network and attends training sessions in order to enhance individual professionalism. Reviews legislation, statutory changes, and case law decisions and advises staff about the law. Participates in regular agency meetings to discuss and analyze outcomes and determine areas needed for improvement. Conducts in house training for other staff members.
• Performs Red Cross shelter duty or other emergency shelter duty or services as directed.

A Juris Doctor Degree from an ABA accredited law school and three (3) years experience as a practicing attorney.

Necessary Special Requirement: Must be a member of the SC BAR.

Experience as a DSS Attorney preferred.

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 / Horry County