Alumni Job Opportunities

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Employer Information

Town of Lexington
Jennifer Griffin, Payroll/Human Resource Manager
111 Maiden Ln
Lexington, South Carolina 29072
Email: jgriffin@lexsc.gov | http://www.lexsc.gov
Send application materials to: Rachelle Gleaton

Recruiting for office(s) in: Lexington SC
Type of organization: Government

Job Title: Town Attorney

The Town of Lexington is accepting applications for the position of Town Attorney.

Under general direction, represents the Town, its council, boards, commissions, and employees as Attorney. Performs legal research, interprets laws and rulings, and provides analysis and fact gathering related to various issues. Provides legal advice and direction to Town Council and the Town Administrator. Conducts or directs prosecution and litigation in court proceedings, and institutes litigation on behalf of the Town. Prepares and reviews all proposed ordinances and resolutions; renders all other legal services on behalf of the Town such as approving bonds, updating ordinances, processing legal documents and approves all official documents of the Town. Reports to the Mayor and Town Council.

Time period of employment: full time, ongoing

  • Deadline to apply: 31 January 2025
  • Anticipated start date:
  • Response method(s): Email, Mail, Hand deliver, www.lexsc.gov
  • Materials requested: Résumé, Cover letter, 3

Hiring criteria

Requires a Juris Doctor degree with some experience in municipal law preferred. Must be a member in good standing of the State of South Carolina Bar Association and licensed to practice law by the South Carolina Supreme Court. Must possess admission to practice law in Federal Court. Desirable to have experience with criminal law and courtroom litigation skills.

Applicants should submit a resume, cover letter, references, and an application to Rachelle Gleaton, Town Administrator, rgleaton@lexsc.gov or Lexington Municipal Complex, 111 Maiden Lane, Lexington, SC 29072. Position will remain open until filled. EOE/AA.