State of South Carolina
Charleston County or Columbia
Senior Regional Trial Attorney / 61128778
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- Location
- Charleston County or Columbia
- Work type
- Onsite
- Compensation
- $94,146 - $136,476/yr
- Posted
- 2 days ago
- Apply on
- governmentjobs.com
About this role
About the Department
Do you have a passion to provide meaningful contributions to your community? Would you like to be part of an organization whose central mission is helping to protect, stabilize and strengthen the lives of South Carolina's children, families, and vulnerable adults? If so, the SC Department of Social Services has the right job opportunity for you!
Job Duties:
- The Senior Regional Trial Attorney under limited supervision, provides professional legal services and representation for high-level DSS cases. The purpose of this position is to litigate contested and complex cases, maintaining aggressive and appropriate pace of processing such cases in order to pursue permanency for children in foster care.
- Represents the agency in complex family court litigation pursuing timely permanency for children. Position will have a focus on litigation wherein agency is pursuing a plan of termination of parental rights and wherein children have an identified pre-adoptive resource. In order for children to become legally free for adoption, attorney aggressively pursues statutory requirements as set forth in SC Code of Law §63-7-2530 and permanency within 24 months of entry into foster care. If necessary, this will include litigating appeals that may result from the trial litigation.
- Represents the agency in complex family court litigation involving children in foster care or out of home placement and particularly cases for which multi-day trials are anticipated. If necessary, this will include litigating appeals that may result from the trial litigation.
- Timely prepares, files and serves or ensures 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. Pleadings and proposed orders shall include all determinations required by state and federal law.
- Timely conducts case staffing meetings for the purpose of analyzing the legal status of cases and otherwise advising staff on agency legal matters. Prepares case for court by conducting and responding to discovery, interviewing, and preparing witnesses and reviewing agency documentation and reports from other sources.
- Ensures that personal identifying information (PII) is properly used, accessed, and gathered, shared and disposed. Protects the agency networks and applications by safeguarding systems, equipment and data.
- Performs other duties as assigned or required.
- Performs Red Cross shelter duty or other emergency shelter duty or services as directed.
Position Duties
Must be currently employed with the Department of Social Services and a Juris Doctor Degree or its equivalent from an accredited law school and ten (10) years experience as a practicing attorney or five (5) years of experience as a DSS attorney.
Please Note: A writing sample must be submitted with your application.
Necessary Special Requirement: Must be a member of the SC BAR.
SPECIAL NOTICE: Resumes may be submitted in lieu of filling out the work experience of the online application. The following sections are required for consideration: personal information, preferences, agency-wide questions and job specific supplemental questions.
Other Qualifications
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. "See Resume" is not acceptable information for the completion of any part of the requirements of this application. If such is submitted, this employment application will be considered incomplete and may not be forwarded as eligible for consideration to hiring managers.
Must possess a valid driver's license. The employee must be able to communicate effectively (written and orally) and write legibly. May be required to work after hours and/or 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
- State Retirement Plan and Deferred Compensation Programs
Benefits
Benefits for State Employees
The state of South Carolina offers eligible employees generous benefits, including health and dental insurance; retirement and savings plan options; and paid vacation and sick leave. Plus, work-life balance programs such as telecommuting and flexible work schedules are available to employees of some state agencies.
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.
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
01
Have you ever been terminated or forced to resign from any job? If yes, please explain.
02
I understand that supplemental questions are considered part of the official application. Any misrepresentation will result in disqualification from employment. Please complete the state application to include all current and previous work history and education. If there are periods of time when you were not employed, you must also list those periods on your employment application. A resume cannot be submitted for completed work history and education sections of the employment application. The employment application may be considered incomplete and may not be forwarded. I have read and acknowledge the above.
- Yes
- No
03
I understand that by completion and submission of this application, that if I possess educational credentials that qualify me for the available position(s) and in the event I am offered a position with the SC Department of Social Services, I will be required to provide a certified official transcript within two (2) weeks of employment.
- Yes
- No
04
If you selected "Yes" that you are a veteran in the Agency-Wide Questions, are you able to provide a Member 4, Service 2-Copy, or NGB22 DD-214?
- Yes
- No
05
Have you ever been employed by the State of South Carolina? If yes, please provide the state agency/agencies.
06
How did you hear about this job opportunity?
- HR Recruiter
- DSS Employee
- DSS Internship
- Careers Website
- Indeed
- SCWORKS
- College/University Job Portal
- Social Media (Facebook, Instagram, etc.)
- Radio/TV/Billboard
- Other
07
Have you completed an internship with the SC Department of Social Services?
- Yes
- No
08
Which of the following best describes your highest level of completed education?
- High School Diploma or GED
- Associate Degree
- Bachelor’s Degree
- Master’s Degree
- Doctorate
- None of the above
09
Do you have a Juris Doctorate Degree?
- Yes
- No
10
Are you a member of the South Carolina Bar? If (Yes), please provide South Carolina Bar admission, date(s) and year(s).
11
Do you have at least ten (10) years of experience as a Practicing Attorney?
- Yes
- No
12
Do you have at least five (5) years of experience as a DSS Attorney?
- Yes
- No
13
Are you currently employed by the SC Department of Social Services?
- Yes
- No
Required Question
Agency Information
EmployerState of South CarolinaAgency Department of Social Services Address 1535 Confederate Avenue ExtensionColumbia, South Carolina, 29201 Phone803-898-7315 ext. 2
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