Senior Litigation Counsel for State Workforce Agency

State-of-South-Carolina; South Carolina; On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

The South Carolina Department of Employment and Workforce (DEW) seeks an experienced Assistant General/Litigation Counsel to provide legal counsel within the Office of General Counsel. The role manages a caseload of administrative appeals and practices appellate law before the SC courts, offering guidance on HR, unemployment, FOIA, and privacy matters.

Responsibilities include drafting contracts and confidentiality agreements, advising divisions, and representing the Department in civil and

Qualifications

• Requires Juris Doctorate and at least 5 years of experience in appellate litigation.
• Active admission to the South Carolina Bar in good standing is required.

Responsibilities

• Reviewing administrative appeals before South Carolina courts.
• Conducting legal research and preparing briefs for proceedings.
• Representing the Department in judicial and governmental proceedings.
• Drafting legal documents including contracts and confidentiality agreements.
• Providing advice on federal and state laws affecting unemployment and FOIA."

Skills

Litigation experience

Legal research

Oral advocacy

Contract drafting

Education

Juris Doctorate (JD)

Active SC Bar admission in good standing

Job description

The South Carolina Department of Employment and Workforce (DEW) seeks an experienced Assistant General/Litigation Counsel to provide legal counsel within the Office of General Counsel. The role manages a caseload of administrative appeals and practices appellate law before the SC courts, offering guidance on HR, unemployment, FOIA, and privacy matters.

Responsibilities include drafting contracts and confidentiality agreements, advising divisions, and representing the Department in civil and