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NEOGOV · 1 day ago

Disciplinary Counsel

Lexington County, SC

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$80K/yr - $95K/yr

3+ years exp

NEOGOV is seeking a Disciplinary Counsel for the Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation in South Carolina. The role involves serving as a disciplinary counsel in legal proceedings, performing trial preparations, conducting legal research, and assisting in investigations related to disciplinary actions.

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Responsibilities

You will serve as a disciplinary counsel in routine and complex proceedings and handle appeals to the Administrative Law Court

You will perform extensive trial preparation, prepare witnesses for testimony, organize documents and other evidence for presentation, and research and be ready to respond to predictable legal issues

You will perform substantive legal research into various aspects of professional practices related to disciplinary actions

You will prepare and respond to legal motions, orders, and other preliminary and post-trial legal actions and negotiate and prepare settlement documents to resolve disciplinary matters

You will assess the legal sufficiency of requests for temporary suspension orders, orders for evaluation, injunctions, and other preliminary actions

You will maintain accurate, complete and updated files in the Agency’s case management system

You will assist investigators and other Agency personnel with the preparation and completion of the investigation of cases

Qualification

Juris Doctor degreeSC Bar membershipLegal research3 years attorney experienceSC lawsAnalyze factsExpress arguments clearlyCommunicate effectively

Required

A juris doctor degree or its equivalent from an accredited law school and experience as a practicing attorney

Member of the SC Bar

Preferred

Minimum of 3 years' experience as a practicing attorney

Completion of Rule 403 requirements

Knowledge of SC laws, the Administrative Procedures Act, judicial and quasi-judicial procedures and rules of evidence, and general case, statutory, and common law

Considerable knowledge of SC laws, general cases and statutory and common law

Knowledge of the policies, standards and procedures of the Attorney General's office

Ability to interpret and apply laws in court decisions

Ability to analyze facts, evidence and legal instruments

Ability to express conclusions and arguments clearly and logically

Ability to perform research and to understand aspects of professional practices as they related to disciplinary proceedings

Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing