Whistleblower & OSHA Litigation Counsel

State of South Carolina; South Carolina; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Long-term disability

Life insurance

15 days annual leave

15 days sick leave

13 paid holidays

Parental leave

State retirement plan

Deferred compensation

Job summary

South Carolina Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation (LLR) is seeking an Assistant Labor Counsel to support the Division of Labor, including OSHA compliance and immigration matters. You will provide legal advice, supervise whistleblower investigations, and represent the agency in Administrative Law Court and state courts.

Ideal candidates hold a JD from an accredited law school, are admitted to the SC Bar, and have several years of practice in labor, regulatory or employment law, with

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school and at least five years of practicing attorney experience.
• Active membership in the South Carolina Bar.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional legal work, advice and support for the Division of Labor (SC OSHA, Child Labor/Wages, and Immigration Compliance).
• Oversee the 11c whistleblower program, supervising investigators and enforcing policies.
• Conduct whistleblower investigations by interviewing witnesses, analyzing information, and preparing reports.
• Serve as litigation counsel for OSHA and other labor entities in state courts and the Administrative Law Court.
• Research topics for OSHA and provide policy, regulatory, and statutory guidance.

Skills

Legal research

Litigation

Whistleblower investigations

Regulatory law

Oral and written communication

Leadership

Education

Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school

Member of the South Carolina Bar

Job description

South Carolina Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation (LLR) is seeking an Assistant Labor Counsel to support the Division of Labor, including OSHA compliance and immigration matters. You will provide legal advice, supervise whistleblower investigations, and represent the agency in Administrative Law Court and state courts.

Ideal candidates hold a JD from an accredited law school, are admitted to the SC Bar, and have several years of practice in labor, regulatory or employment law, with