Attorney II (#018843) Office of General Counsel, Columbia (RICHLAND)

Job Responsibilities Handles appeal under the administrative procedures act and manages the department's response.Assists outside counsel in defense of civil lawsuits, including investigation and case preparation.Provides legal guidance to agency employees, attorneys, court officials and other agencies in the interpretation of state and federal laws and agency policies and procedures.Assists General Counsel's Office with agency orientation and legal training.Practice areas for the General Counsel's Office include constitutional law, litigation, contracts, employment law, appeals and administrative law. Available Benefits Police Retirement Plan and Deferred Compensation Programs.Public Service Loan Forgiveness. Paid Parental Leave. Health, Dental, Vision, Long-term Disability, and Life insurance for employees, spouses, and children. Questions regarding the application process, this job posting or any other postings with the SCDC should be directed to: Recruiting and Employment Services (803) 896-1649 Employment@doc.sc.gov Minimum And Additional Requirements State of South Carolina Minimum Requirements: A juris doctor degree or its equivalent from an accredited law school and experience as a practicing attorney. 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. Supplemental questions are considered part of your official application. Any misrepresentation will result in your disqualification from employment. Please complete the state application to include all current and previous work history and education. Benefits For State Employees The state of South Carolina offers eligible employees generous benefits, including health and dental insurance; retirement and savings plan options; and paid vacation and sick leave. Plus, work-life balance programs such as telecommuting and flexible work schedules are available to employees of some state agencies. Insurance Benefits Eligible employees may enroll in health insurance, which includes prescription coverage and wellness benefits. Other available insurance benefits include dental, vision, term life insurance, long term disability and flexible spending accounts for health and child care expenses. Retirement Benefits State employees are also offered retirement plan options, including defined benefit and defined contribution plans. Additionally, eligible employees may elect to participate in the South Carolina Deferred Compensation Program, which is a voluntary, supplemental retirement savings plan offering 401(k) and 457 plan options. Workplace Benefits State employees may also be eligible for other benefits, including tuition assistance; holiday, annual and sick leave; and discounts on purchases, travel and more. Note: The benefits above are available to most state employees, with the exception of those in temporary positions. Employees in temporary grant and time-limited positions may be eligible for all, some or none of these benefits as benefits are associated with each position type. For these positions, contact the hiring agency to determine what benefits may be available. 01 Are you currently an employee of South Carolina Department of Corrections? YesNo 02 If yes, how long have you been in your current position? (N/A if no) 03 For background check purposes, please give your full date of birth in MM/DD/YY format. 04 How would you describe your level of education? High School Diploma/GEDSome CollegeAssociates DegreeBachelors DegreeMasters DegreeDoctorates DegreeNone of the Above 05 Do you have a juris doctor degree or its equivalent from an accredited law school? YesNo 06 Are you a member in the South Carolina bar? YesNo 07 Have you completed rule 403 requirements or can obtain within six (6) months of employment? YesNo Required Question