NEOGOV · 1 month ago
Associate Legal Counsel III
Lexington County, SC
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid Level
$80K/yr - $143K/yr
3+ years expNEOGOV is part of the South Carolina Department of Revenue (SCDOR), which focuses on funding a better state for its residents. The Associate Legal Counsel III will litigate tax and regulatory matters, provide legal advice, and represent the department in various legal proceedings.
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Responsibilities
Analyzing files in both tax and regulatory matters, researching the issues raised therein, communicating with the taxpayer and their representatives, and drafting Department Determinations regarding the protested matters
Conducting research on complex legal issues and drafting advisory memos and briefs
Representing the Department in all aspects of tax and regulatory litigation in the Administrative Law Court and other courts
Researching and writing appellate briefs and handling oral arguments (as necessary)
Giving formal and informal advice to Department staff and to other state agencies on Department procedures, interpretation of relevant legislation, and other matters of law
Communicating the Department's legal positions to other constituent Governmental entities and seeking cooperation from other Governmental entities
Qualification
Required
A Juris Doctor degree or its equivalent from an accredited law school and experience as a practicing attorney
Must be a member in good standing of the South Carolina Bar
Preferred
At least three years of experience as a practicing attorney
Experience in business litigation, state and local tax law, administrative law practice, or an accounting background
Extensive knowledge of the laws and trial procedures of the State and Federal Courts
Thorough knowledge of general case, statutory, and common law
Comprehensive knowledge of the policies, standards, and procedures of regulatory and tax matters of the SCDOR
Thorough knowledge of the judicial and quasi-judicial procedures and rules
Ability to interpret laws in court decisions
Ability to analyze facts, evidence, and legal instruments
Ability to express conclusions and arguments clearly and logically
Benefits
Health and dental insurance
Retirement and savings plan options
Paid vacation and sick leave
Telecommuting
Flexible work schedules
Other available insurance benefits include dental, vision, term life insurance, long term disability and flexible spending accounts for health and child care expenses.
Retirement plan options including defined benefit and defined contribution plans
South Carolina Deferred Compensation Program, which is a voluntary, supplemental retirement savings plan offering 401(k) and 457 plan options
Tuition assistance
Holiday, annual and sick leave
Discounts on purchases, travel and more
Company
NEOGOV
NEOGOV is the leading provider of workforce management software uniquely designed for the public sector, education, and public safety.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$700MKey Investors
Warburg Pincus
2025-07-28Secondary Market· $700M
2025-07-28Acquired
2021-06-02Private Equity
Leadership Team
Shane Evangelist
CEO
Brandon McDonald
Head Of Marketing
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