What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant General/Litigation Counsel - Columbia position at State of South Carolina?
Job Responsibilities
About Us
Business is booming in South Carolina! Are you ready to be a part of developing and connecting the next generation of workers in this state? Year after year, experts pick our state as one of the best in the country for doing business. Just last year, South Carolina announced more than 8,000 new jobs and $9.12 billion in capital investment. Entrepreneurs are flocking to cities like Greenville, Charleston, Columbia, and Rock Hill to start and grow their businesses. And our hospitality industry is primed to take off as travelers from around the world continue to discover the beauty and accessibility of South Carolina’s mountains and coast.
Here at the South Carolina Department of Employment and Workforce (DEW), we are laser-focused on connecting every jobseeker who comes through our doors with their next great career opportunity! Are you looking for a meaningful position at an agency brimming with optimism and camaraderie that also offers job security, affordable health insurance, great retirement benefits, and work-life balance? If so, continue reading to discover your chance to make a difference at DEW!
Job Description
Are you an experienced attorney with experience in litigation? Would you like to make an impact and support South Carolina’s workforce system? Join our team at DEW!
Our Assistant General/Litigation Counsel serves within the Office of General Counsel (OGC). The OGC, working collaboratively with DEW’s divisions, promotes the DEW’s goals through skilled advice and diligent advocacy. OGC is committed to assisting executive staff in making informed decisions and solving problems, advising staff to ensure compliance with legal requirements, and representing DEW in judicial and governmental proceedings.
This role provides legal counsel and advice to DEW and independently manages a caseload of administrative appeals before the Administrative Law Court andpractices appellate law before that Court, the Court of Appeals, and the Supreme Court. Assistant General/Litigation Counsel drafts legal documents, including contracts and confidentiality agreements and advises the Department's divisions on issues related to human resources, unemployment insurance, appeals, Freedom of Information Act, and privacy. This position also provides legal representation to the Department at all stages in civil cases, as needed.
Key Responsibilities
Minimum And Additional Requirements
Education and Experience
A juris doctorate degree from an accredited law school, at least 5 years of experience and an active member in good standing with the South Carolina Bar.
Knowledge of legal principles and practices, including constitutional, contract, employment, administrative and business law, practices, and procedures used in the conduct of appellate litigation, judicial procedures and rules of evidence, pertinent Federal and State laws, codes, regulations, and court decisions related to unemployment, methods of legal research, evaluation of practical consequences of legal strategies.
Preferred Qualifications
Specialized experience in one or more of the following areas: appellate practice; bankruptcy, debt collection, or foreclosure; Freedom of Information Act; U.S. Department of Labor statutes and regulations; grant management; legislative affairs; prosecution; or unemployment insurance.
Additional Comments
Supplemental questions are considered part of your official application. Please complete the State application to include all current and previous work history and education. A resume will not be accepted nor reviewed to determine if an applicant has met the qualifications for the position.
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.
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What is your highest level of education?
Do you have a juris doctorate degree from an accredited law school?
Are you licensed to practice law in South Carolina?
Are you a member in good standing with the South Carolina Bar?
Do you have a minimum of five years of experience as a practicing attorney?
Are you a veteran?
If yes, which branch of service? If no, enter "N/A".
08
Have you ever been employed by the State of South Carolina?
If yes, when and what agency/agencies? If no, enter "N/A".
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At SCDEW, a previous criminal offense or involuntary termination from prior employment are not automatic disqualifiers from employment. The agency takes the totality of a person's work history and background into consideration when making job offers. However, we do expect that individuals provide truthful and complete answers during the application process. Any misrepresentation could result in withdrawal of a pending job offer or termination of employment if selected for hire. By checking "yes" I am certifying that the work history listed on my application is accurate and that I have disclosed all involuntary terminations and any prior criminal convictions (excluding convictions occurring as a minor) regardless of age of offense.
How did you hear about this position with SC DEW?
If "Other" selected, please specify.
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The hiring range for this position is $81,192 - $93,000 per year. If offered the position, what salary would you be expecting?
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Will you be able to report to the office in Columbia, SC, five days a week?
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Please provide the names, phone numbers, email addresses, and job titles of at least two (2) professional references that we may contact regarding your qualifications and experience. By providing this information, you consent to SC DEW contacting these individuals should you be selected for the position.
About Us
Business is booming in South Carolina! Are you ready to be a part of developing and connecting the next generation of workers in this state? Year after year, experts pick our state as one of the best in the country for doing business. Just last year, South Carolina announced more than 8,000 new jobs and $9.12 billion in capital investment. Entrepreneurs are flocking to cities like Greenville, Charleston, Columbia, and Rock Hill to start and grow their businesses. And our hospitality industry is primed to take off as travelers from around the world continue to discover the beauty and accessibility of South Carolina’s mountains and coast.
Here at the South Carolina Department of Employment and Workforce (DEW), we are laser-focused on connecting every jobseeker who comes through our doors with their next great career opportunity! Are you looking for a meaningful position at an agency brimming with optimism and camaraderie that also offers job security, affordable health insurance, great retirement benefits, and work-life balance? If so, continue reading to discover your chance to make a difference at DEW!
Job Description
Are you an experienced attorney with experience in litigation? Would you like to make an impact and support South Carolina’s workforce system? Join our team at DEW!
Our Assistant General/Litigation Counsel serves within the Office of General Counsel (OGC). The OGC, working collaboratively with DEW’s divisions, promotes the DEW’s goals through skilled advice and diligent advocacy. OGC is committed to assisting executive staff in making informed decisions and solving problems, advising staff to ensure compliance with legal requirements, and representing DEW in judicial and governmental proceedings.
This role provides legal counsel and advice to DEW and independently manages a caseload of administrative appeals before the Administrative Law Court andpractices appellate law before that Court, the Court of Appeals, and the Supreme Court. Assistant General/Litigation Counsel drafts legal documents, including contracts and confidentiality agreements and advises the Department's divisions on issues related to human resources, unemployment insurance, appeals, Freedom of Information Act, and privacy. This position also provides legal representation to the Department at all stages in civil cases, as needed.
Key Responsibilities
- Reviewing claims, transcripts, and files for appeals to South Carolina courts.
- Conducting legal research, preparing briefs, and representing the Department in legal proceedings.
- Assisting in the development of legal strategies to defend and promote the Department's interests.
- Providing legal counsel and analysis to the Department's divisions to ensure compliance with federal and state law.
- Participating in in-person meetings with other Department attorneys and legal staff to discuss legal issues and develop guidance.
- Drafting and reviewing documents, including proposals, contracts, and confidentiality agreements.
- Providing counsel and analysis of document and information requests under the S.C. Freedom of Information Act.
Minimum And Additional Requirements
Education and Experience
A juris doctorate degree from an accredited law school, at least 5 years of experience and an active member in good standing with the South Carolina Bar.
Knowledge of legal principles and practices, including constitutional, contract, employment, administrative and business law, practices, and procedures used in the conduct of appellate litigation, judicial procedures and rules of evidence, pertinent Federal and State laws, codes, regulations, and court decisions related to unemployment, methods of legal research, evaluation of practical consequences of legal strategies.
Preferred Qualifications
Specialized experience in one or more of the following areas: appellate practice; bankruptcy, debt collection, or foreclosure; Freedom of Information Act; U.S. Department of Labor statutes and regulations; grant management; legislative affairs; prosecution; or unemployment insurance.
Additional Comments
Supplemental questions are considered part of your official application. Please complete the State application to include all current and previous work history and education. A resume will not be accepted nor reviewed to determine if an applicant has met the qualifications for the position.
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.
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What is your highest level of education?
- Less than a twelfth grade education
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Associate Degree
- Bachelor's Degree
- Master's Degree or higher
Do you have a juris doctorate degree from an accredited law school?
- Yes
- No
Are you licensed to practice law in South Carolina?
- Yes
- No
Are you a member in good standing with the South Carolina Bar?
- Yes
- No
Do you have a minimum of five years of experience as a practicing attorney?
- Yes
- No
Are you a veteran?
- Yes
- No
If yes, which branch of service? If no, enter "N/A".
08
Have you ever been employed by the State of South Carolina?
- Yes
- No
If yes, when and what agency/agencies? If no, enter "N/A".
10
At SCDEW, a previous criminal offense or involuntary termination from prior employment are not automatic disqualifiers from employment. The agency takes the totality of a person's work history and background into consideration when making job offers. However, we do expect that individuals provide truthful and complete answers during the application process. Any misrepresentation could result in withdrawal of a pending job offer or termination of employment if selected for hire. By checking "yes" I am certifying that the work history listed on my application is accurate and that I have disclosed all involuntary terminations and any prior criminal convictions (excluding convictions occurring as a minor) regardless of age of offense.
- Yes
- No
How did you hear about this position with SC DEW?
- Indeed.com
- SC State Jobs Website - careers.sc.gov
- NASWA Job Board
- SC Works Center Referral
- SC DEW Current or Former Employee
- SC DEW Recruitment Communication or DEW Recruiter
- Other
If "Other" selected, please specify.
13
The hiring range for this position is $81,192 - $93,000 per year. If offered the position, what salary would you be expecting?
14
Will you be able to report to the office in Columbia, SC, five days a week?
15
Please provide the names, phone numbers, email addresses, and job titles of at least two (2) professional references that we may contact regarding your qualifications and experience. By providing this information, you consent to SC DEW contacting these individuals should you be selected for the position.
- Required Question
Salary : $81,192 - $93,000