WORKERS COMPENSATION ATTORNEY – 60025640 Position Available In Lexington, South Carolina

WORKERS’ COMPENSATION ATTORNEY

• 60025640
  
  Salary
  $46,655.00
• $86,321.00 Annually
  Location Lexington County, SC
  Job Type
  FTE
• Full-Time
  Job Number
  175109
  Agency
  State Accident Fund
  Opening Date
  06/05/2025
  Closing Date
  6/19/2025 11:59 PM Eastern

Class Code:

AE20

Position Number:

60025640

Normal Work Schedule:

Monday

• Friday (8:30
• 5:00)
  Pay Band
  Band 6
  Hiring Range
• Min.
  $46,655.00
  Hiring Range
• Max.

$86,321.00
Opening Date
06/05/2025
EEO Statement
Equal Opportunity Employer

Agency Specific Application Procedures:

ALL APPLICANTS MUST ONLINE

at www.careers.sc.gov. Answer all application questions completely. Supplemental questions are considered part of your official application. Any misrepresentation will result in your disqualification from employment. Please complete the state application to include all current and previous work history and education. A résumé will not be accepted nor reviewed to determine if an applicant has met the qualifications for the position.

VETERAN APPLICANTS

Per SC §1-1-550

Veterans Preference:

To claim Veteran’s Preference, all eligible persons shall submit a DD Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty at time of interview.
Normal Work Schedule (Other):
Upon successfully completing a period of employment with the agency, employees may be eligible for a hybrid telecommuting schedule.
Veteran Preference Statement
South Carolina is making our Veterans a priority for employment in state agencies and institutions.

DESCRIPTION

BENEFITS
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Job Responsibilities
The mission of the South Carolina State Accident Fund is to provide cost-effective, guaranteed workers’ compensation insurance for state agencies and other governmental entities along with exceptional service to our state workers.
The South Carolina State Accident Fund is the leading provider of workers’ compensation insurance in South Carolina. Since 1943, the State Accident Fund has provided a continuous guaranteed source of cost effective workers’ compensation coverage. Today we serve nearly 600 employers and 200,000 state and local government employees throughout the state. Within the State Accident Fund, the Uninsured Employers Fund (UEF) administers benefits as determined by the SC Workers’ Compensation Commission for employers who fail to secure proper workers’ compensation coverage for their businesses.
Are you looking for new opportunities to further your career? Ever thought about a career in state government but weren’t sure where to start? If so, look no further than the South Carolina State Accident Fund. We are seeking hard working and dependable candidates just like you to apply!
The Workers’ Compensation Attorney, acting as member of the Legal Services team for the agency, will: Represent State Accident Fund in litigation before the South Carolina Workers’ Compensation Commission. Provide legal advice to the State Accident Fund. Conduct legal research. Write orders, briefs, and memorandums. Negotiate settlement of workers’ compensation claims. Attend legal and claims training. Other duties as assigned. This position may require use of a state vehicle.
Minimum and Additional Requirements

State:

A juris doctor degree or its equivalent from an accredited law school and experience as a practicing attorney.

Agency:

Must be a member in good standing with the South Carolina Bar Association.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with workers’ compensation or civil litigation is preferred. Additional Comments
The State Accident Fund is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions including, but not limited to, lactation), national origin, age (40 or older), disability or genetic information.
The State Accident Fund offers an exceptional benefits package for full time (FTE) employees:
Health, dental, vision, long-term disability, and life insurance for employees, the employee’s spouse, and children,
15 days

• of annual (vacation) leave per year,
  15 days of sick leave per year,
  13 paid holidays,

Employee Assistance Program:

Up to 5 counseling sessions annually for employees and eligible household members, Up to 5 Life Management Services (i.e., legal, financial, child/elder/pet care), and Unlimited assessment and referral services,
Paid Parental Leave,
State Retirement Plan and Deferred Compensation Programs,
Hybrid telecommuting schedules

• , and
  Public Service Loan Forgiveness.
• Employees in FTE status earn additional annual leave the longer they remain employed with the state.
• Eligibility to work remotely requires successfully completing a period of employment with the agency.

A copy of your transcript may be uploaded as an attachment to the application. Upon hiring, candidates must submit official college transcript(s) or diploma(s) for degree(s) obtained. Failure to produce an official, certified transcript may result in not being hired or termination.
Employer
State of South Carolina
Agency
State Accident Fund
Address
P.O. Box 1166
Lexington, South Carolina, 29071
Phone
803-896-5870
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