Senior Litigation Attorney – Boards & Appeals Lead

State of South Carolina; South Carolina; On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision, disability, &_

Life insurance

15 days annual leave

15 days sick leave

13 paid holidays

Paid parental leave

State Retirement Plan

Deferred compensation

Job summary

The Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation (LLR) of the State of South Carolina seeks a Senior Litigation Attorney to oversee disciplinary actions for multiple boards. You will perform in-depth legal research, draft and respond to motions and settlement documents, and represent boards in appeals before state and supreme courts.

You will lead a team of attorneys and support staff, managing caseloads, training teammates, and coordinating with agencies to ensure timely case resolution and

Qualifications

• Requires Juris Doctor degree and practice as attorney.
• Active member of the South Carolina Bar.
• Experience in disciplinary actions and administrative hearings preferred.

Responsibilities

• Serve as Senior Litigation Attorney for multiple boards in routine to complex hearings.
• Conduct substantive legal research related to disciplinary actions and respond to motions, orders, and settlements.
• Prepare for and conduct appeals and motion hearings before Administrative Law Court, Court of Common Pleas, Court of Appeals and South Carolina Supreme Court.
• Lead a team of attorneys and staff, supervise caseloads, and provide guidance and training.
• Attend meetings, assist with subpoenas, manage case workloads, and stay updated on federal/state regulatory changes.

Skills

Legal research

Litigation

Team leadership

Communication skills

Education

Juris Doctor degree

SC Bar admission

Job description

The Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation (LLR) of the State of South Carolina seeks a Senior Litigation Attorney to oversee disciplinary actions for multiple boards. You will perform in-depth legal research, draft and respond to motions and settlement documents, and represent boards in appeals before state and supreme courts.

You will lead a team of attorneys and support staff, managing caseloads, training teammates, and coordinating with agencies to ensure timely case resolution and