Attorney I (#017796) Office of General Counsel, Columbia (RICHLAND)

Job Responsibilities

Handles appeal under the Administrative Procedures Act and manages the agency's response
Represents the agency in defense of civil lawsuits to include: investigation, case preparation, trial presentation and appeals.
Represents agency before state personnel grievance committee as well as in appeals.
Works with associated attorneys in outside counsel cases as required.
Provides legal advice to agency employees, attorneys, court officials and other agencies in the interpretation of state and federal laws and agency policies and procedures.
Reviews agency policy and develops new policy to comport with relevant statutes and case law.
Responds to correspondence from attorneys, court officials and state agencies.
Conducts independent research.

Qualifications

State of South Carolina Minimum Requirements: A juris doctor degree or its equivalent from an accredited law school.
SCDC Minimum Requirements: A juris doctor degree or its equivalent from an accredited law school.
Membership in the South Carolina Bar and completion of rule 403 requirements within six (6) months of employment.

Additional Comments

The South Carolina Department of Corrections is committed to providing equal opportunities to all applicants and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age (40 or older), disability or genetic information.