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CSS Attorney III - Midlands Region

State of South Carolina · Columbia, SC · 2 mo ago
LegalFull-time

Job Responsibilities

The Child Support Services County Attorney III is responsible for the preparation of Child Support Cases for Family Court; performance of activities in Court; the follow-up on these cases, including parent locate and processing of interstate cases; and is responsible for providing general child support services to clients as required or needed.

Represents out-of-state petitioners in reciprocal support suits and monitors outgoing UIFSA cases.

Negotiates complex settlement of Child Support cases with opposing counsel.

Prepares and monitors pleadings and preparation of cases for judicial hearings.

Responsible for trial of cases and appearance at Court or other judicial hearings.

Assists in coordinating at county level interrelationship between CSSD and Family Court personnel.

Handles appeals resulting from child support cases.

Ensures that personal identifying information (PII) is properly used, accessed, safeguarding systems, equipment and data.

Assists Regional Director and regional case manager supervisors in training new attorneys and case managers.

Advises regional case managers in assigned counties.

Performs related duties as required, to include Red Cross or emergency shelter duty as assigned.

Minimum And Additional Requirements

  • A Juris Doctor Degree or its equivalent from an accredited law school and experience as a practicing attorney.
  • Necessary Special Requirement: Must be a member of the SC BAR.

Special Notice

Experience As a DSS Attorney Preferred.

Special Notice

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.

Additional Comments

This application for employment with the SC Department of Social Services must be completed in its entirety. A resume may be included; but shall not be substituted in lieu of the completion of this application in part or in whole. "See Resume" is not acceptable information for the completion of any part of the requirements of this application. If such is submitted, this employment application will be considered incomplete and may not be forwarded as eligible for consideration to hiring managers.

Must possess a valid driver's license.

The employee must be able to communicate effectively (written and orally) and write legibly.

May be required to work after hours and/or some overnight travel and must be able to lift approximately 15-20 lbs.

If you certify, by completion and submission of this application, that you possess educational credentials that qualify you for the available DSS positions, you will be required to provide a certified official transcript, if you are selected for job offer.

The South Carolina Department of Social Services offers an exceptional benefits package that includes:

  • Health, Dental, Vision, Long Term Disability, and Life Insurance for Employee, Spouse, and Children
  • 15 days annual (vacation) leave per year
  • 15 days sick leave per year
  • 13 paid holidays
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • State Retirement Plan and Deferred Compensation Programs

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.

Agency-Wide Questions

  • Have you ever been terminated or forced to resign from any job?
  • I understand that supplemental questions are considered part of the official application. Any misrepresentation will result in disqualification from employment. Please complete the state application to include all current and previous work history and education. If there are periods of time when you were not employed, you must also list those periods on your employment application. A resume cannot be submitted for completed work history and education sections of the employment application. The employment application may be considered incomplete and may not be forwarded.
  • I have read and acknowledge the above.

Education and Certification

  • Have you ever been employed by the State of South Carolina?
  • How did you hear about this job opportunity?
  • If you selected "Yes" that you are a veteran in the Agency-Wide Questions, are you able to provide a Member 4, Service 2-Copy, or NGB22 DD-214?
  • Have you ever been employed by the State of South Carolina?
  • Do you have a Juris Doctorate Degree?
  • Do you have at least three (3) years of experience as a Practicing Attorney?
  • If (Yes), please provide a summary of your experience.
  • Are you a member of the South Carolina Bar?
  • If (Yes), please provide South Carolina Bar admission, date(s) and year(s).

Work Availability

  • Are you willing and able to work in Aiken County?
  • Are you willing and able to work in Bamberg County?
  • Are you willing and able to work in Barnwell County?
  • Are you willing and able to work in Chester County?
  • Are you willing and able to work in Edgefield County?
  • Are you willing and able to work in Kershaw County?
  • Are you willing and able to work in Lancaster County?
  • Are you willing and able to work in Lexington County?
  • Are you willing and able to work in McCormick County?
  • Are you willing and able to work in Richland County?
  • Are you willing and able to work in Saluda County?
  • Are you willing and able to work in York County?

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