Attorney I (#017796) - Office of General Counsel, Columbia (RICHLAND)

• Handles appeals under the Administrative Procedures Act and manages the agency's response.
• Represents the agency in defense of civil lawsuits to include: investigation, case preparation, trial presentation and appeals.
• Represents agency before state personnel grievance committee as well as in appeals.
• Works with associated attorneys in outside counsel cases as required.
• Provides legal advice to agency employees, attorneys, court officials and other agencies in the interpretation of state and federal laws and agency policies and procedures.
• Reviews agency policy and develops new policy to comport with relevant statutes and case law.
• Responds to correspondence from attorneys, court officials and state agencies.
• Conducts independent research.
• May also prosecute select criminal cases in the court of general sessions involving inmates.
• Works independently in performance of all of the above and performs related duties as required.
   

State of South Carolina Minimum Requirements:
A juris doctor degree or its equivalent from an accredited law school.

SCDC Minimum Requirements: 

(Or an acceptable equivalency as approved by the Division of State Human Resources).

• A juris doctor degree from an accredited law school and experience as a practicing attorney are the requirements.

• Must satisfy rule 403 requirements within six (6) months of hiring.

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.