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

Attorney V

• Chief Counsel for Administration
  
  Salary
  $95,000.00
• $130,000.00 Annually
  Location Lexington County, SC
  Job Type
  FTE
• Full-Time
  Job Number
  174541
  Agency

SCDPH-CO/COS

Opening Date
03/13/2025
Closing Date
3/31/2025 11:59 PM Eastern

Class Code:

AE50

Slot Number:

174541

Position Number:

61081977

Normal Work Schedule:

Monday

• Friday (8:30
• 5:00)
  Pay Band
  Band 9
  Hiring Range
• Min.
  $95,000.00
  Hiring Range
• Max.

$130,000.00
Opening Date
03/13/2025
EEO Statement
Equal Opportunity Employer

Agency Specific Application Procedures:

Please apply via the online system only. Do not submit applications via mail or email.
Veteran Preference Statement
South Carolina is making our Veterans a priority for employment in state agencies and institutions.

DESCRIPTION

BENEFITS
QUESTIONS
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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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.

AGENCY SPECIFIC APPLICATION PROCEDURES

If you meet the requirements of the position and would like to be considered, you must submit a state application online. Please complete the state application, to include all current and previous work history and education. A résumé and legal writing sample must be attached to the application but will not substitute for a complete application and will not be reviewed to determine if an applicant has met the qualifications for the position. The quality of the application, résumé, and legal writing sample (completeness and accuracy as well as grammar and spelling) will be considered prior to the offer of an interview. A criminal records check will be conducted prior to an offer of employment. Applications will be accepted until 11:59 p.m. on the stated closing date.
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.

RESPONSIBILITIES OF AN ATTORNEY V

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

WRITING SAMPLE

You must provide a legal writing sample with your application. Please do not submit any confidential information and redact if necessary.

RESUME:

You must provide a résumé with your application.

TRANSCRIPTS

Applicants indicating college credit or degree(s) on the application may upload an unofficial copy of the transcript as an attachment to the application. Please note that the agency may require an official, certified copy of the transcript prior to hiring.

DRIVING RECORD

If this position requires the applicant to possess a valid driver’s license to operate a state vehicle or personal vehicle, any applicant being considered in the final stages of selection for the position will be required to provide a certified copy of a 10-year driving record.

EEO:

DPH is an equal employment opportunity employing agency. We are committed to a diverse workforce. DPH does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender (including pregnancy), national origin, age (40 or older), or disability.
Please apply via the online system only. Do not submit applications via mail or email.
Employer
State of South Carolina
Agency

SCDPH-CO/COS

Address
400 Otarre Parkway
Cayce, South Carolina, 29172
Phone
803-898-7308
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