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Employer Information
South Carolina Department of Social Services
Diante Hartsfield, Human Resources Business Partner
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Email: diante.harstfield@dss.sc.gov | https://dss.sc.gov/
Recruiting for office(s) in: Midlands Region
Type of organization: Government
Job Title: County Attorney I
Do you have a passion to provide meaningful contributions to your community? Would you like to be part of an organization whose central mission is helping to protect, stabilize and strengthen the lives of South Carolina’s children, families, and vulnerable adults? If so, the SC Department of Social Services has the right job opportunity for you!
Job Duties:
The County Attorney I provides professional legal services and representation for assigned county offices, area adoption offices, and regional Day Care licensing office, including representation in Family Court on issues relative to child protection, foster care, adoption, adult protection and economic services.
Works alongside a supervising attorney for one year; drafting pleadings, interviewing witnesses, conducting probable cause hearings and/or other uncontested hearings, and assisting in the trial of complex and routine cases.
Utilizes or ensures the utilization of the Legal Case Management System for legal operations and documentation of legal activity in cases.
Performs other related duties as assigned or required.
Attends staffing meetings, interdisciplinary meetings, trainings, and other learning opportunities associated with child welfare and adult protective services.
Gathers and analyzes data as it relates to the management of child welfare caseloads, and as it implements best practices which result in safety, permanency, and well-being for all children. All of the work of the Attorney will be supervised by the managing attorney in the county or circuit.
Performs Red Cross shelter duty or other emergency shelter duty or services as directed.
Time period of employment: full time, ongoing
- Deadline to apply: 28 April 2025
- Anticipated start date:
- Response method(s): https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/sc/dss/jobs/4906052/county-attorney-i-midlands-region-61015010?keywords=61015010&pagetype=jobOpportunitiesJobs
- Materials requested: Résumé, 3, https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/sc/dss/jobs/4906052/county-attorney-i-midlands-region-61015010?keywords=61015010&pagetype=jobOpportunitiesJobs
Hiring criteria
A Juris Doctor Degree from an ABA accredited law school
Necessary Special Requirement: Must become a member of the SC BAR within 6 months of being Hired.
SPECIAL NOTICE: Resumes can be submitted in lieu of filling out the online application, all agency supplemental questions are required and must be completed for the application to be considered.