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South Carolina Department of Public Health
Kim Warnock, Executive Assistant to the General Counsel
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Email: warnockm@dph.sc.gov | https://dph.sc.gov/
Recruiting for office(s) in: Cayce, South Carolina
Type of organization: Government
Job Title: Assistant General Counsel for Health Promotion and Services
PLEASE SEE JOB POSTING FOR A COMPLETE DESCRIPTION AND TO APPLY.
https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/sc/jobs/5187170/assistant-general-counsel-for-health-promotion-and-services-61144645-61008836?department[0]=SCDPH&&keywords=attorney&pagetype=jobOpportunitiesJobs
Under limited general supervision of the Chief Counsel for Health Promotion and Services, conducts legal research and provides legal advice to program staff and agency management. Represents the Department in litigation in state and federal courts and at administrative hearings.
Work under the supervision of the agency’s Chief Counsel for Health Promotion and Services (HPS), providing legal advice to the Health Promotion and Services programs. Work closely with the program directors and staff engaged in specialized areas of health care delivery and public health services and initiatives. Assist with the promulgation of regulations. Advise Health Promotion and Services staff on state and federal health privacy, statutory, and regulatory matters, including the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and the Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health Act (HITECH). Conduct complex legal research and draft legal opinions and memoranda. Engage in public speaking opportunities, including creating and delivering educational and informational presentations within and outside the Department of Public Health. Provide assistance in the development of Department policies and procedures, training, and compliance. Draft and review contracts prior to Department release.
Represent the agency and its Health Promotion and Services programs in meetings and negotiations and in responding to inquiries from the public, the community, and opposing legal counsel. On a limited basis, represent the agency and its Health Promotion and Services programs in litigation in the probate, family, state, administrative, and federal courts. Participate in the agency’s Incident Command Structure during emergencies as needed. Review and advise Health Promotion and Services programs on changes in statutory law, regulations, significant case law, or agency policy. Draft, review, revise, and ensure the accuracy and proper content, form, and grammar of legal documents related to Health Promotion and Services programs. Review and work with program staff on revisions of documents prepared by staff to ensure legal accuracy and sufficiency and proper content, form, and grammar. Any candidate hired for this position will be responsible for providing legal support for complex and highly sensitive public health investigations and interventions.
Time period of employment: full time, ongoing
- Deadline to apply: 9 March 2026
- Anticipated start date: 04/17/2026
- Response method(s): https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/sc/jobs/5187170/assistant-general-counsel-for-health-promotion-and-services-61144645-61008836?department[0]=SCDPH&&keywords=attorney&pagetype=jobOpportunitiesJobs
- Materials requested: Résumé, Writing sample
Hiring criteria
A juris doctor degree or its equivalent from an accredited law school and experience as a practicing attorney. •
Have at least two (2) years of experience as a practicing attorney (which may include judicial clerkships)
Possess a Juris Doctor from an ABA-accredited law school
Be a member in good standing of the South Carolina Bar
Possess and maintain a valid driver’s license
Have completed trial experiences as required by Rule 403; S.C. Appellate Court Rules