Senior Attorney — Contracts, Compliance & Litigation

Doc PersonalBeratung GmbH; South Carolina; On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision insurance

State retirement plan and 401(k)

Paid holidays and vacation days

Job summary

The South Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles (SCDMV) seeks an attorney-III with a business mindset to help formulate agency legal strategies. This role supports our agency and the citizens of South Carolina from SCDMV Headquarters in Blythewood, SC.

You will work across divisions to identify legal issues, advise on contracts, procurement, data security, and regulatory matters; represent the department in litigation and administrative hearings; and develop training materials for staff.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school.
• Five years of practicing attorney experience.
• Knowledge of state and federal laws related to motor vehicle issues.

Responsibilities

• Advise on contracts, procurement, and data security.
• Provide counsel to financial responsibility office on self-insured companies; litigate as needed.
• Advise OIG regarding vehicle dealer and driver training school regulation; litigate cases and appeals.
• Respond to legal inquiries from the public and from other agencies on contracts, procurement, bankruptcy, probate, and trust issues.
• Advise on policy and operating procedures from legislation, regulations and court decisions; develop training materials and conduct training.
• Prepare memoranda, briefs, and proposed orders in court or administrative appeals.
• Research and prepare legal opinions for department use.
• Represent the department in litigation and hearings; handle trial and appellate work.
• Some statewide travel required; transport court materials.

Skills

Attorney at law

Legal counseling

Regulatory knowledge

Legal research

Education

Juris Doctor

Job description

The South Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles (SCDMV) seeks an attorney-III with a business mindset to help formulate agency legal strategies. This role supports our agency and the citizens of South Carolina from SCDMV Headquarters in Blythewood, SC.

You will work across divisions to identify legal issues, advise on contracts, procurement, data security, and regulatory matters; represent the department in litigation and administrative hearings; and develop training materials for staff.