County Attorney III – Midlands Region Continuous Position Available In Greenville, South Carolina

County Attorney III

• Midlands Region Continuous
  
  Salary
  $80,105.00
• $104,000.00 Annually
  Location Statewide, SC
  Job Type
  FTE
• Full-Time
  Job Number
  176239
  Agency
  Department of Social Services
  Division
  Office of General Counsel
  Opening Date
  05/07/2025
  Closing Date
  Continuous
  Residency Requirement
  No

Class Code:

AE30

Position Number:

Midlands Region Continuous

Normal Work Schedule:

Monday

• Friday (8:30
• 5:00)
  Pay Band
  Band 7
  Hiring Range
• Min.
  $80,105.00
  Hiring Range
• Max.

$104,000.00
Opening Date
05/07/2025
EEO Statement
Equal Opportunity Employer

Agency Specific Application Procedures:

All applicants must apply online. All correspondence from DSS Human Resources will be made through electronic mail, unless otherwise indicated.
Veteran Preference Statement
South Carolina is making our Veterans a priority for employment in state agencies and institutions.

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• Multiple Positions Available in Midlands Region
• (Aiken, Bamberg, Barnwell, Chester, Edgefield, Fairfield, Kershaw, Lancaster, Lexington, McCormick, Richland, Saluda, Union, York)
  Do you have a passion to provide meaningful contributions to your community?

Would you like to be part of an organization whose central mission is helping to protect, stabilize and strengthen the lives of South Carolina’s children, families, and vulnerable adults? If so, the SC Department of Social Services has the right job opportunity for you!

Job Duties:

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. 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. Will be required to perform Red Cross shelter/emergency response duties as directed.
Minimum and Additional Requirements
A Juris Doctor Degree from an ABA accredited law school and three (3) years experience as a practicing attorney.

Necessary Special Requirement:

Must be a member of the SC BAR. Experience as a DSS Attorney preferred.

SPECIAL NOTICE

Resumes can be submitted in lieu of filling out the online application, all agency supplemental questions are required and must be completed for the application to be considered.
Additional Comments
This application for employment with the SC Department of Social Services must be completed in its entirety. A resume may be included; but shall not be substituted in lieu of the completion of this application in part or in whole. “See Resume” is not acceptable information for the completion of any part of the requirements of this application. If such is submitted, this employment application will be considered incomplete and may not be forwarded as eligible for consideration to hiring managers.
Must possess a valid driver’s license. The employee must be able to communicate effectively (written and orally) and write legibly. May be required to work after hours and/or some overnight travel and must be able to lift approximately 15-20 lbs.
If you certify, by completion and submission of this application, that you possess educational credentials that qualify you for the available DSS positions, you will be required to provide a certified official transcript, if you are selected for job offer.
The South Carolina Department of Social Services offers an exceptional benefits package that includes:
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

Division:

Office of General Counsel / Midlands Region
Employer
State of South Carolina
Agency
Department of Social Services
Address
1535 Confederate Avenue Extension
Columbia, South Carolina, 29201
Phone
803-898-7315 ext. 2
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