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SOUTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF MOTOR VEHICLES
Sharon Lacewell, Human Resources Employment & Recruitment Manager
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Email: sharon.lacewell@scdmv.net | https://scdmvonline.com/Careers
Send application materials to: Matthew Edwards
Recruiting for office(s) in: Blythewood
Type of organization: Government
Job Title: Attorney III/ Attorney III – 172110
The South Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles (SCDMV) is seeking a business-minded, execution driven, Attorney to help formulate agency legal strategies. If you are ready to put your legal knowledge and litigation skills to work in support of our agency and the citizens of South Carolina, then come join the SCDMV!
This position is in the Office of General Counsel, at the South Carolina Department of Motor Vehicle Headquarters, in Blythewood SC
Responsibilities of the Attorney III
• Works closely with various divisions and offices to identify legal problems and guides establishment of operating procedures, especially regarding contracts and procurement. Advises agency employees regarding contracts, procurement, and data security issues.
• Provides legal counsel to financial responsibility office on approval and monitoring of self-insured companies, including litigation as needed.
• Provides legal counsel to the Office of Inspector General regarding vehicle dealer and driver training school regulation; litigates cases and appeals.
• Responds to legal inquiries from the public and from other government agencies, especially regarding contracts, procurement, bankruptcy, probate, and trust issues.
• Advises employees on policy and operating procedures resulting from the enactment or amendment of legislation, regulations, and court decisions. Works with Office of Training and Change Management to create training materials; conducts training as needed.
• Prepares memoranda, briefs, and/or proposed orders in the context of court cases and administrative appeals.
• Researches and prepares legal opinions for use of department employees.
• Represents the department in litigation, including actions in the Office of Motor Vehicle Hearings, the Administrative Law Court, and other state trial and appellate courts, as assigned.
• Secondary attorney for titles, taxes, road use fees (RUF), infrastructure maintenance fees (IMF), IFTA, IRP, personnel, and driver’s license issues
• Perform other duties as required.
Time period of employment: full time, ongoing
- Deadline to apply: 31 January 2025
- Anticipated start date: 2/3/2025
- Response method(s): https://scdmvonline.com/Careers
- Materials requested: Résumé
Hiring criteria
Minimum Qualifications
A juris doctor degree or its equivalent from an accredited law school and experience as a practicing attorney.
Additional Requirements
• Membership in the South Carolina Bar and licensed to practice law in the state and federal courts of South Carolina.
• Must be knowledgeable of pertinent state and federal laws and regulations, administrative rulings and procedures, and rules of court.
• Good organization skills and ability to work independently.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing; interpret and apply laws and judicial decisions.
• General knowledge of statutory and regulatory schemes involving motor vehicle-related issues.
• Positions in this class assume duties typically handled by experienced attorneys without regular supervision or guidance from supervisors, including complex and sensitive legal matters. Examples: conducting legal research; preparing legal opinions in a thorough and timely manner; preparing pleadings, briefs, and other legal documents. Will make trial and appellate presentations.
• Must be familiar with the dynamics of the law enforcement, regulatory, and judicial process and have the personality and experience to work effectively with law enforcement, regulatory, and judicial personnel.
• Needs to be sensitive to the Department’s role in administration of justice and providing services to citizens. Some state-wide travel required. Must be able to transport court materials.
Agency Preferred
A juris doctor degree or its equivalent from an accredited law school and three years’ experience as a practicing attorney.
Trial experience and appellate practice preferable.