Attorney III (Disciplinary Counsel)

Job Responsibilities

You will serve as a disciplinary counsel in routine and complex proceedings and handle appeals to the Administrative Law Court.

You will perform extensive trial preparation, prepare witnesses for testimony, organize documents and other evidence for presentation, and research and be ready to respond to predictable legal issues.

You will perform substantive legal research into various aspects of professional practices related to disciplinary actions.

You will prepare and respond to legal motions, orders, and other preliminary and post-trial legal actions and negotiate and prepare settlement documents to resolve disciplinary matters.

You will assess the legal sufficiency of requests for temporary suspension orders, orders for evaluation, injunctions, and other preliminary actions.

You will maintain accurate, complete and updated files in the Agency’s case management system.

You will assist investigators and other Agency personnel with the preparation and completion of the investigation of cases

Minimum And Additional Requirements

• A juris doctor degree or its equivalent from an accredited law school and experience as a practicing attorney.
• Member of the SC Bar.
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience as a practicing attorney.
• Completion of Rule 403 requirements.
• Knowledge of SC laws, the Administrative Procedures Act, judicial and quasit-judicial procedures and rules of evidence, and general case, statutory, and common law.
• Considerable knowledge of SC laws, general cases and statutory and common law.
• Knowledge of the policies, standards and procedures of the Attorney General’s office.
• Ability to interpret and apply laws in court decisions.
• Ability to analyze facts, evidence and legal instruments.
• Ability to express conclusions and arguments clearly and logically.
• Ability to perform research and to understand aspects of professional practices as they related to disciplinary proceedings.
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.

Other Requirements

• Position works in an office environment with extended periods of sitting and standing.
• May require occasional work outside of normal office hours.
• Occasional overnight travel and weekend assignments.