Attorney III

Min 3 yrs required

Full-time

No

Attorney III / 61012695

The State of South Carolina is offering an incredible opportunity for a highly motivated and qualified Attorney III. This position is located in the Department of Social Services and offers an attractive salary of $60, - $94, Annually.

This position has a full-time FTE schedule with Monday - Friday (8:30 - 5:00) hours and is open until 1/16/2024 11:59 PM Eastern. The position is open to all applicants and there is no residency requirement.

Job Responsibilities:

• Provide professional legal services and representation for assigned county offices, area adoption offices, and regional Day Care licensing office, including representation in Family Court on issues relative to child protection, foster care, adoption, adult protection and Economic Services.

• Represent the agency in all matters pertaining to emergency or non-emergency removal of children and vulnerable adults, termination of parental rights, inspection warrants, in-home protective services, permanency planning, judicial review of children or adults receiving services and any appeals resulting from such actions.

• Timely prepare, file and serve or ensure the timely preparation, filing and service of all pleadings, motions, orders, notices, rules to show cause, and other court documents related to representation of the agency in legal actions.

• Timely conduct case staffing meetings for the purpose of analyzing the legal status of the cases and otherwise advising staff on agency legal matters.

• Prepare cases for court by conducting and responding to discovery, interviewing, and preparing witnesses and reviewing agency documentation and reports from other sources.

• Comply with agency policy, state and federal law regarding the provision of notice of legal proceedings to appropriate parties to agency actions.

• Comply with agency policy, state and federal law with respect to representing the agency in permanency planning hearings and termination of parental rights.

• Utilize or ensure the utilization of the Legal Case Management System for legal operations and documentation of legal activity in cases.

• Establish and maintain professional network and attend training sessions in order to enhance individual professionalism.

• Review legislation, statutory changes, and case law decisions and advise staff about the law.

• Participate in regular agency meetings to discuss and analyze outcomes and determine areas needed for improvement.

• Conduct in house training for other staff members.

• Perform Red Cross shelter duty or other emergency shelter duty/services as directed.

Minimum and Additional Requirements:

• A Juris Doctorate Degree from an ABA accredited law school and three (3) years of experience as a Practicing Attorney.

• Must be a member of the South Carolina Bar.

• Applicants must be willing to work in one of the following counties: Abbeville, Anderson, Cherokee, Greenville, Greenwood, Laurens, Newberry, Oconee, Pickens, Spartanburg, Union

Additional Comments:

• This application for employment with the SC Department of Social Services must be completed in its entirety. A resume may be included; but shall not be substituted in lieu of the completion of this application in part or in whole.

• The employee must be able to communicate effectively (written and orally) and write legibly. Must possess a valid driver's license. May be required to work after hours/some overnight travel and must be able to lift approximately 15-20 lbs.

• If you certify, by completion and submission of this application, that you possess educational credentials that qualify you for the available DSS positions, you will be required to provide a certified official transcript, if you are selected for job offer.

• The South Carolina Department of Social Services offers an exceptional benefits package that includes: health, dental, vision, long term disability, and life insurance for employee, spouse, and children; 15 days annual (vacation) leave per year; 15 days sick leave per year; 13 paid holidays; Paid Parental Leave; and State Retirement Plan and Deferred Compensation Programs.

• The language used in this document does not create an employment contract between the employee and the agency. This document does not create any contractual rights or entitlements. The agency reserves the right to revise the content of this document, in whole or in part. No promises or assurances, whether written or oral, which are contrary to or inconsistent with the terms of this paragraph create any contract of employment.


The State of South Carolina is offering a great opportunity for a highly motivated and qualified Attorney III to join the Department of Social Services. This position offers an attractive salary of $60, - $94, Annually with a full-time FTE schedule of Monday - Friday (8:30 - 5:00) and is open until 1/16/2024 11:59 PM Eastern. There is no residency requirement.

Job Responsibilities:

• Provide professional legal services and representation for assigned county offices, area adoption offices, and regional Day Care licensing office, including representation in Family Court on issues relative to child protection, foster care, adoption, adult protection and Economic Services.

• Represent the agency in all matters pertaining to emergency or non-emergency removal of children

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Health, Dental, Vision, Long Term Disability, Life Insurance, Paid Parental Leave, State Retirement Plan, Deferred Compensation Programs, 15 days annual leave, 15 days sick leave, 13 paid holidays.

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Legal representation, case preparation, court document preparation, legal research, case management, communication, writing, time management, organizational skills, analytical thinking, leadership, networking, training, public speaking, knowledge of state and federal law.

Juris Doctorate Degree from an ABA accredited law school.

All applicants must apply online. All correspondence from DSS Human Resources will be made through electronic mail, unless otherwise indicated.

Qualification and Experience Juris Doctorate Degree from an ABA accredited law school, 3 years of experience as a Practicing Attorney, member of the South Carolina Bar.

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