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State of South Carolina – Vocational Rehabilitation Department
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Email: lawcar@law.sc.edu
Recruiting for office(s) in: Lexington County, Sc
Type of organization: Government
Job Title: Attorney V – State Office
The Department of Vocational Rehabilitation is seeking an Attorney V to join our team. We are a high performing, collegial team working in collaboration with all Department programs to provide timely, thorough, balanced, and accurate counsel, information, and representation to model and empower bold decision-making to advance employment, independence, and equality for all South Carolinians with disabilities.
Under the supervision of the Commissioner, you will serve as the primary attorney for a large state agency having over 1, 300 employees and 24,000 consumers. The attorney provides legal advice to Department executive and senior management regarding a variety of issues related to the Department’s mission of working in partnership with consumers and other stakeholders to provide services.
As Attorney V, the successful candidate will:
Provide legal counsel and guidance to management of the Agency on all legal matters relevant to a large state agency, including personnel law, policies, procedures, rules, and regulations, and laws pertaining to real estate and construction, contracts and grants, procurement, worker’s compensation, liability and insurance matters, affirmative action, and other laws and regulations.
Review, research, interpret, and prepare both written and oral opinions on a wide variety of legal issues.
Draft, review, and approve policies and procedures, regulations, and other legal documents.
Review contracts, leases, and other legal documents; research legal issues and recommend revisions as necessary.
Represent or oversee the representation of the Agency in administrative proceedings, and in negotiations with other state agencies.
Design, establish, and maintain an organizational structure and staffing to effectively accomplish the organization’s goals and objectives; oversee recruitment, training, supervision, and evaluation of the legal staff.
Develop and manage annual budgets for the legal department and performs periodic cost and productivity analyses.
Provide training to management on various legal issues through seminars and meetings.
Maintain professional growth and development through seminars, workshops, and professional affiliations to keep abreast of latest developments in law regulations.
The Attorney V may need to travel on occasion, sometimes overnight for one or more nights, to represent the Department or provide training. Enthusiastic individuals and individuals from diverse backgrounds who are interested in programs advancing the employment opportunities, independence, and equality of South Carolinians with disabilities and joining a high performing, collegial team are encouraged to apply.
Time period of employment: full time, ongoing
- Deadline to apply: 4 April 2025
- Anticipated start date:
- Response method(s): governmentjobs.com/careers/sc/jobs/4655467/attorney-v-state-office/apply?keywords=Attorney&page=1&pagetype=jobOpportunitiesJobs
- Materials requested: Résumé
Hiring criteria
Minimum and Additional Requirements
Must have a juris doctor degree or its equivalent from an accredited law school
8 years of experience as a practicing attorney
Be a member of the South Carolina Bar in good standing.
Must satisfactorily complete a credit check, delinquent tax check, attorney grievance check and sled background check.
Understanding of employment law from the public sector perspective
Substantial experience representing and advising a state government employer on legal issues related to human resources and employment law
Knowledge of and experience in litigation and civil procedure
Knowledge of and experience with contracts, state procurement, and federal grants
Understanding of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) privacy and security rules
Knowledge of state employee ethics laws and rules
Understanding of the South Carolina Freedom of Information Act
Strong legal writing skills (You must submit a legal writing sample with your application – please do not submit any confidential information)
If invited to interview, please obtain your Official 10 year driving record from the Department of Motor Vehicles to bring with you. Official transcripts will be required to verify college degree.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience as an attorney in a government setting preferred.
Supervisory experience