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State of South Carolina · 6 days ago

Staff Attorney

Columbia, SC

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

The State of South Carolina is seeking a Staff Attorney to represent the public interest in utility regulation across various industries. The role involves preparing legal documents, representing the Office of Regulatory Staff in proceedings, and providing legal advice to staff members.

Government

Responsibilities

Represent ORS in proceedings before the Public Service Commission in matters including but not limited to those concerning jurisdictional water, wastewater, electric, telecommunications, and gas utilities, and jurisdictional transportation carriers. Present the position of ORS in each proceeding through presentation of witnesses for direct examination, oral argument, cross-examination of other parties' witnesses, and preparation of briefs and proposed orders

Prepare and draft pleadings and documents required for filing cases, filing motions, and setting forth the position of ORS. Conduct extensive trial or hearing preparation, including drafting of pleadings, discovery, legal research, witness preparation and preparation of pre-filed testimony. Also engage in negotiation and preparation of agreements such as settlement agreements, confidentiality agreements, complaint settlements, or mediation of issues

Provide legal advice to ORS staff members and agency members on matters and issues which arise on a day-today basis

Qualification

Juris Doctor degreeSC Bar ExaminationLegal researchDrafting pleadingsOral communicationWritten communication

Required

A juris doctor degree or its equivalent from an accredited law school

Must have passed the SC Bar Examination

Must be able to communicate accurately and effectively in both oral and written form

Preferred

Entry-level candidates, including attorneys who have recently passed the SC Bar Examination or who are otherwise soon to be licensed in South Carolina, are encouraged to apply

Position requires limited travel to include evening and/or out-of-town meetings

Must possess a valid driver's license

All ORS employees are required to attend ethics training annually for continued employment

All ORS employees are prohibited from owning equity in regulated utilities

Work hours are Monday-Friday, 8:30 am - 5:00 pm

Remote work is not available and employees work in-office at 1901 Main Street, Columbia, SC 29201