Advice Counsel (Attorney Iv)

Job Responsibilities

Come join our team at the Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation (LLR) where you will experience work-life balance, great benefits, and an exciting career that supports the Agency?s mission to make South Carolina a safe place to work and live.

Responsibilities

• You will serve as a senior attorney providing legal advice and counsel to boards and program areas within the Agency, including attending board meetings and hearings.
• You will research and stay knowledgeable on relevant legal issues and identify those that could impact the Agency.
• You will assist with researching the impacts of proposed legislation on licensing boards/commissions and other Agency programs.
• You will assist with drafting and implementing legislation that impact Agency programs.
• You will assist with board and committee meeting materials and drafting a variety of legal advisory memoranda, policies, procedures, and communications.
• You will represent boards in appeals and in state or federal court, meetings, and special task forces and committees.

Minimum and Additional Requirements

Minimum Qualifications

• A juris doctor degree or its equivalent form an accredited law school and experience as a practicing attorney.
• Member of the SC Bar.

Preferred Qualifications

• 10 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.
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to interpret, apply, and explain laws and regulations.
• Substantial experience with legal research and drafting briefs, orders, and memoranda.

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.

Additional Comments

Benefits Offered

The South Carolina Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation offers an exceptional benefits package for FTE positions 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