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NEOGOV · 5 months ago

Staff Attorney III

Richland County, SC

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$87K/yr - $87K/yr

3+ years exp

NEOGOV is seeking a motivated individual to join the South Carolina Judicial Branch as a Staff Attorney III. The role involves managing the day-to-day operations of the Court of Appeals Staff Attorneys’ Office, supervising attorneys, and providing legal analysis and recommendations to the Court.

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Responsibilities

Direct daily operations of the Staff Attorneys’ Office when Chief/Deputy are absent

Assign cases, monitor workloads, and ensure deadlines are met

Provide training, mentoring, and procedural guidance to staff attorneys

Maintain and update the Staff Attorney Manual to reflect current policy and law

Manage expedited appeals, post-conviction relief (PCR) cases, petitions for rehearing, and emergency filings

Review each case to assess complexity and assign it to the appropriate attorney

Track case assignments and status in Excel and C-Track; run reports to monitor timeliness

Coordinate with the Clerk’s Office to secure the necessary case materials

Independently review and analyze complex appeals, PCR petitions, and motions

Conduct legal research using Westlaw, statutes, and case law

Draft detailed bench memoranda, proposed opinions, and orders for the Court’s review

Edit and finalize work products for accuracy, clarity, and correct legal citation

Communicate case status, recommendations, and legal analysis to the Chief/Deputy Chief and judges

Respond to questions from the Court, Clerk’s Office, and other stakeholders

Present oral recommendations and summaries to judges or senior staff as needed

Work after hours when required to address urgent or emergency matters

Qualification

Juris Doctorate DegreeSouth Carolina Bar membershipLegal research (Westlaw)Legal analysisMicrosoft Office SuiteSupervision experienceSouth Carolina lawCommunication skillsTeamworkPresentation skillsConfidentiality

Required

Juris Doctorate Degree from an American Bar Association (ABA) accredited school of law and three (3) years of experience in a staff attorney or related attorney position

Member of the South Carolina Bar in good standing

Must possess excellent computer skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (e.g. Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)

Knowledge of theories, practices, and principles of effective management

Ability to assist in managing an office of fifteen attorneys, including the ability to prepare and give presentations and train other attorneys

Knowledge of South Carolina law and procedure, Westlaw, and the Bluebook System of Citation

Knowledge of court and staff attorney policies and procedures or similar knowledge based on prior experience in the South Carolina Judicial Branch or another appellate court

Ability to analyze complex legal issues, to apply state/federal law and judicial decisions, and to effectively draft logical and clear legal documents

Ability to exercise excellent self-direction, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines

Ability to interact and maintain relationships with judges and ability to work in a team environment

Ability to listen to new ideas and recommendations from others

Ability to speak effectively when addressing judges and co-workers

Ability to maintain confidentiality and use discretion in dealing with sensitive information

Must be able to supervise the office in the absence of the Chief Staff Attorney or Deputy Chief Staff Attorney

Must be able to independently review and analyze assigned direct appeals, post-conviction relief petitions, and motions

Must be able to work directly with judges and use independent discretion in responding to judges' questions or concerns regarding legal issues pending before the Court

Required to review and follow the guidelines and procedures set forth in the Staff Attorney Manual relating to legal writing, writing style and format, and office procedures and policy

Required to advise the Chief Staff Attorney of any issues, problems, or concerns relating to job duties