Senior DMV Attorney: Contracts, Compliance & Litigation

State of South Carolina; South Carolina; On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Long-term disability

Life insurance

15 days annual leave

15 days sick leave

13 paid holidays

State retirement plan

Employee assistance program

Job summary

The South Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles (SCDMV) is seeking a business-minded, execution-driven attorney to help formulate agency legal strategies. If you are ready to put your legal knowledge and litigation skills to work in support of our agency and the citizens of South Carolina, then come join the SCDMV!

This position is in the Office of General Counsel, at SCDMV Headquarters in Blythewood, SC. The Attorney III will work with diverse divisions to identify legal problems, provide

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor degree or equivalent from an accredited law school.
• Minimum of five years' experience as a practicing attorney.
• Must have Rule 403 Requirements, S.C. Appellate Court Rules.

Responsibilities

• Identify legal problems with divisions and offices; advise on contracts, procurement, and data security.
• Counsel financial responsibility on self-insured companies; participate in litigation as needed.
• Counsel to the Office of Inspector General on vehicle dealer and driver training school regulation; litigate cases and appeals.
• Respond to legal inquiries from the public and other agencies on contracts, procurement, bankruptcy, probate and trust issues.
• Advise employees on policy and operating procedures following legislation, regulations and court decisions; create training materials and conduct training.
• Prepare memoranda, briefs, and proposed orders in court and administrative appeals.
• Research and prepare legal opinions for department use.
• Represent the department in litigation and hearings; assist with titles, taxes, road use fees and driver’s license issues.

Skills

Legal experience

Trial & appellate experience

Regulatory knowledge

Education

Juris Doctor degree

Job description

The South Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles (SCDMV) is seeking a business-minded, execution-driven attorney to help formulate agency legal strategies. If you are ready to put your legal knowledge and litigation skills to work in support of our agency and the citizens of South Carolina, then come join the SCDMV!

This position is in the Office of General Counsel, at SCDMV Headquarters in Blythewood, SC. The Attorney III will work with diverse divisions to identify legal problems, provide