Attorney – Chief Counsel for Administration Position Available In Lexington, South Carolina

Attorney – Chief Counsel for Administration State of South Carolina – 2.9 Lexington County, SC Job Details Full-time $95,000 – $130,000 a year 8 hours ago Benefits Disability insurance Health insurance Dental insurance Tuition reimbursement Pension plan Vision insurance Flexible schedule Life insurance Qualifications Microsoft Word Civil rights Law Doctoral degree General counsel Writing skills Research Microsoft Office Doctor of Law Litigation Driver’s License Human resources Contracts Senior level Communication skills Adobe Acrobat Bankruptcy 10 years Full Job Description Job Responsibilities Careers at

DPH:

Work that makes a difference! Embracing Service, Inspiring Innovation, Promoting Teamwork, Pursuing Excellence, and Advancing Equity Are you looking for a change from billable hours and collection goals? Would you like to be part of a team dedicated to promoting and protecting the health of people and the communities where they live, learn, work, and play? Consider the Department of Public Health (DPH) Office of General Counsel. We focus on important legal work, supporting one another and bettering the lives of the people we serve. DPH is a place where people come first and where teamwork is a way of life, not just a slogan. What makes DPH special? Our WORK and our

PEOPLE. OUR WORK

affects literally everyone in the state, from recording every birth and death to fighting COVID, from regulating hospitals and nursing homes to emergency planning, from immunizations to drug control.

OUR PEOPLE

are talented, motivated, and hard-working, while maintaining a balanced perspective on work and home. Work at DPH comes with outstanding employee benefits, including 15 days of paid leave per year (or more, depending on years of state service), a defined benefit pension plan, and the option of an alternative work schedule with every other Friday off after one full year of employment.

COME JOIN US

at our beautiful new campus (we are moving this spring) at 400 Otarre Parkway in Cayce, featuring a food court and cafeteria, a gym with lockers and showers, and two miles of walking trails, all onsite.

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//www.youtube.com/watch?v=C1WlatvVrVg To learn more about jobs and careers at DPH, please visit our DPH Careers page and website: Jobs & Careers | South Carolina Department of Public Health. OGC Administration attorneys are DPH’s primary legal advisors on the essential administrative services that keep the agency going and make it possible for DPH to accomplish its mission – business management, finance, human resources, information technology and security, compliance, and communications.

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The DPH Office of General Counsel seeks an experienced attorney to direct its Administration Team. The South Carolina Department of Public Health is seeking an experienced attorney to serve as Chief Counsel for the Administration Team in the Office of General Counsel (“OGC”). OGC provides legal representation and advice on a wide range of issues. OGC prides itself on providing high quality legal services to the Department’s Director, Executive Leadership Team, and staff and offers a challenging but collegial work environment with daily exposure to new and evolving legal issues. As chief legal counsel to DPH’s administration functions, you will supervise the team that advises and represents the agency in: HR matters including disciplinary actions, grievances, discrimination claims, FMLA and ADA issues, personnel practices Agency contracts, grants, and procurements Freedom of Information requests Privacy, confidentiality, and ethics Liability insurance claims Development of agency policies and procedures Information technology and security law issues You will also: Work with the Insurance Reserve Fund to process liability insurance claims and secure outside counsel Plan and conduct training for DPH staff Assist in development of procedures and systems to improve agency contract efficiency and compliance You will master the laws and policies governing how DPH operates and grasp their everyday consequences. You will face novel and challenging issues every day. We will give you the CLE and other training you need to develop into a trusted advisor to the agency’s top executive leadership and staff at every level, and you will pass on that training to others.

Minimum and Additional Requirements State Minimum Requirements:

A Juris Doctor degree from an ABA-accredited law school A license in good standing to practice law in South Carolina At least ten (10) years of experience as a practicing attorney Trial experiences required by Rule 403 of the South Carolina Appellate Court Rules. Possess and maintain a valid driver’s license Institutions of Higher Learning must be recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation.

The successful candidate must:

Be trustworthy, self-motivated, and reliable; Possess a strong work ethic and the ability to work independently with minimal supervision; Possess strong organizational and interpersonal skills; Possess the ability to work well with other lawyers and program staff in a team environment; Possess the ability to manage and supervise other lawyers and legal staff; Possess a commitment to professionalism, ethics and public service; Possess excellent legal research and communication skills, including the ability to explain complex legal issues in simple, direct, and easily understandable terms to non-lawyers, lawyers, hearing officers and judges; Demonstrate strong legal writing skills (A legal writing sample must be submitted with your application); and Possess strong public-speaking skills. Competence in basic office software including Microsoft Office/Word, Microsoft Office 365, Adobe Acrobat. Preferred Qualifications The following qualifications are preferred, but not required: At least fifteen (15) years of experience as a practicing attorney Experience representing and advising a state government employer on legal issues related to human resources and employment law Experience with government contracts, state procurement, and federal grants Knowledge and understanding of: Public health, civil rights, and business law Software contracts Unemployment insurance law The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) privacy and security rules State employee ethics laws and rules The SC Freedom of Information Act and Administrative Procedures Act Bankruptcy law and procedure Insurance Privacy and confidentiality laws and principles Experience managing other attorneys and paralegals Strong writing and research skills Experience in litigation and civil procedure A level head, good judgment, and common sense Additional Comments Please apply via the online system only. Do not submit applications via mail or email.