NEOGOV · 20 hours ago
County Attorney III / 61014376
Williamsburg County, SC
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$80K/yr - $112K/yr
3+ years expNEOGOV is seeking a County Attorney III to provide professional legal services for the Department of Social Services in South Carolina. The role involves representing the agency in Family Court matters related to child protection, preparing legal documents, and advising staff on legal matters.
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Responsibilities
The County Attorney III provides professional legal services and representation for assigned county offices, area adoption offices, and regional Day Care licensing office, including representation in Family Court on issues relative to child protection, foster care, adoption, adult protection and Economic Services
Represents the agency in all matters pertaining to emergency or non-emergency removal of children and vulnerable adults, termination of parental rights, inspection warrants, in-home protective services, permanency planning, judicial review of children or adults receiving services and any appeals resulting from such actions
Timely prepares, files and serves or ensures the timely preparation, filing and service of all pleadings, motions, orders, notices, rules to show cause, and other court documents related to representation of the agency in legal actions. Pleadings and proposed orders shall include all determinations required by state and federal law
Timely conducts case staffing meetings for the purpose of analyzing the legal status of the cases and otherwise advising staff on agency legal matters. Prepares cases for court by conducting and responding to discovery, interviewing, and preparing witnesses and reviewing agency documentation and reports from other sources
Complies with agency policy, state and federal law with respect to representing the agency in permanency planning hearings and termination of parental rights
Complies with agency policy, state and federal law regarding the provision of notice of legal proceedings to appropriate parties to agency actions
Utilizes or ensures the utilization of the Legal Case Management System for legal operations and documentation of legal activity in cases
Establishes and maintains professional network and attends training sessions in order to enhance individual professionalism. Reviews legislation, statutory changes, and case law decisions and advises staff about the law. Participates in regular agency meetings to discuss and analyze outcomes and determine areas needed for improvement. Conducts in house training for other staff members
Performs Red Cross shelter duty or other emergency shelter duty or services as directed
Qualification
Required
A Juris Doctor Degree from an ABA accredited law school
Three (3) years experience as a practicing attorney
Must be a member of the SC BAR
Must possess a valid driver's license
Ability to communicate effectively (written and orally) and write legibly
May be required to work after hours and/or some overnight travel
Must be able to lift approximately 15-20 lbs
Preferred
Experience as a DSS Attorney
Benefits
Health, Dental, Vision, Long Term Disability, and Life Insurance for Employee, Spouse, and Children
15 days annual (vacation) leave per year
15 days sick leave per year
13 paid holidays
Paid Parental Leave
State Retirement Plan and Deferred Compensation Programs
Health insurance
Dental, vision, term life insurance, long term disability and flexible spending accounts for health and child care expenses
Retirement plan options
South Carolina Deferred Compensation Program
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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