Attorney II (#018843) Office of General Counsel, Columbia (RICHLAND)
Job details
- Location
- Richland County, South Carolina
- Work type
- Onsite
- Compensation
- $67,728 - $86,700/yr
- Posted
- 2 weeks ago
- Apply on
- governmentjobs.com
About this role
About the Department
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.
Available Benefits:
Police Retirement Plan and Deferred Compensation Programs.
Public Service Loan Forgiveness.
Paid Parental Leave.
Health, Dental, Vision, Long-term Disability, and Life insurance for employees, spouses, and children.
Position Duties
State of South Carolina Minimum Requirements:
A juris doctor degree or its equivalent from an accredited law school and experience as a practicing attorney.
SCDC Minimum Requirements:
A juris doctor degree or its equivalent from an accredited law school.
Membership in the South Carolina Bar and completion of rule 403 requirements within six (6) months of employment.
Other Qualifications
The South Carolina Department of Corrections is committed to providing equal opportunities to all applicants and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age (40 or older), disability or genetic information.
Supplemental questions are considered part of your official application. Any misrepresentation will result in your disqualification from employment. Please complete the state application to include all current and previous work history and education.
Benefits
Insurance Benefits
Eligible employees may enroll in health insurance, which includes prescription coverage and wellness benefits. Other available insurance benefits include dental, vision, term life insurance, long term disability and flexible spending accounts for health and child care expenses.
Retirement Benefits
State employees are also offered retirement plan options, including defined benefit and defined contribution plans. Additionally, eligible employees may elect to participate in the South Carolina Deferred Compensation Program, which is a voluntary, supplemental retirement savings plan offering 401(k) and 457 plan options.
Workplace Benefits
State employees may also be eligible for other benefits, including tuition assistance; holiday, annual and sick leave; and discounts on purchases, travel and more.
Note: The benefits above are available to most state employees, with the exception of those in temporary positions. Employees in temporary grant and time-limited positions may be eligible for all, some or none of these benefits as benefits are associated with each position type. For these positions, contact the hiring agency to determine what benefits may be available.
Supplemental Questions
- Yes
- No
- High School Diploma/GED
- Some College
- Associates Degree
- Bachelors Degree
- Masters Degree
- Doctorates Degree
- None of the Above
- Yes
- No
- Yes
- No
- Yes
- No
Required Question
Agency Information
EmployerState of South CarolinaAgency Department of Corrections Address 4444 Broad River RoadColumbia, South Carolina, 29210 Phone803-896-1649