South Carolina Department of Corrections ยท 1 day ago
Attorney I (#018843) Office of General Counsel, Columbia (RICHLAND)
Columbia, SC
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry LevelThe South Carolina Department of Corrections is seeking an Attorney I to handle appeals and manage the department's legal responses. The role involves providing legal guidance, assisting with civil lawsuits, and supporting the General Counsel's Office with agency orientation and training.
Law Enforcement
Responsibilities
Handles appeal under the administrative procedures act and manages the department's response
Assists outside counsel in defense of civil lawsuits, including investigation and case preparation
Provides legal guidance to agency employees, attorneys, court officials and other agencies in the interpretation of state and federal laws and agency policies and procedures
Assists General Counsel's Office with agency orientation and legal training
Practice areas for the General Counsel's Office include constitutional law, litigation, contracts, employment law, appeals and administrative law
Qualification
Required
A juris doctor degree or its equivalent from an accredited law school
Membership in the South Carolina bar and completion of rule 403 requirements within six (6) months of employment
Benefits
Police Retirement Plan and Deferred Compensation Programs.
Public Service Loan Forgiveness.
Paid Parental Leave.
Health, Dental, Vision, Long-term Disability, and Life insurance for employees, spouses, and children.
Company
South Carolina Department of Corrections
Safety, Service, Stewardship The mission of the South Carolina Department of Corrections is: Safety--we will protect the public, our employees, and our inmates.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Chris Kunkle, Psy.D.
Chief Behavioral Health Officer (Deputy Director)
Heather Tennyson-Halliday, MPA
Chief Clinical Informatics & Medical Information Officer
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