Senior DMV Counsel & Litigation Strategist

South Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision insurance

Vacation leave

Sick leave

State retirement plan

Employee assistance program

Job summary

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

This role is based at SCDMV Headquarters in Blythewood, SC. Responsibilities include advising on contracts, procurement, data security, and regulatory issues; providing counsel to financial

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school and practicing attorney experience.
• Minimum of five years of experience as a practicing attorney.
• Must meet Rule 403 requirements, SC Appellate Court Rules.

Responsibilities

• Works with divisions to identify legal problems and guides operating procedures, especially contracts and procurement.
• Provides legal counsel on contracts, procurement, and data security issues.
• Represents the department in litigation, including hearings, administrative courts, and state trial and appellate courts.
• Advises on policy and operating procedures from legislation, regulations, and court decisions; develops training materials.

Skills

Legal analysis

Litigation

Contract review

Regulatory compliance

Policy interpretation

Education

Juris Doctor (JD) degree

Tools

SC appellate rules

Job description

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

This role is based at SCDMV Headquarters in Blythewood, SC. Responsibilities include advising on contracts, procurement, data security, and regulatory issues; providing counsel to financial