Strategic Appeals & Litigation Attorney II

State of South Carolina; South Carolina; Vor Ort; USD 90.000 - 120.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

The State of South Carolina, Office of General Counsel, seeks a licensed attorney to support the Department of Corrections. The role handles appeals under the Administrative Procedures Act, assists outside counsel in civil defenses, and provides legal guidance to agency staff and court officials.

Responsibilities include orientation and training for agency personnel; the office focuses on constitutional law, litigation, contracts, employment law, appeals and administrative law, with a commitment

Qualifikationen

• Juris Doctor degree or equivalent from an accredited law school.
• Experience as a practicing attorney.

Aufgaben

• Handles appeal under the Administrative Procedures Act and manages the department's response.
• Assists outside counsel in defense of civil lawsuits, including investigation and case preparation.
• Provides legal guidance to agency employees, attorneys, court officials and other agencies in the interpretation of state and federal laws and agency policies and procedures.
• Assists General Counsel's Office with agency orientation and legal training.
• Practice areas for the General Counsel's Office include constitutional law, litigation, contracts, employment law, appeals and administrative law.

Kenntnisse

Legal guidance

Litigation support

Policy interpretation

Ausbildung

Juris Doctor degree or equivalent from an accredited law school

Jobbeschreibung

The State of South Carolina, Office of General Counsel, seeks a licensed attorney to support the Department of Corrections. The role handles appeals under the Administrative Procedures Act, assists outside counsel in civil defenses, and provides legal guidance to agency staff and court officials.

Responsibilities include orientation and training for agency personnel; the office focuses on constitutional law, litigation, contracts, employment law, appeals and administrative law, with a commitment