Attorney I

Attorney I

Do you have a passion to provide meaningful work in the community? Would you like to be part of an organization whose central mission is helping to protect, stabilize and strengthen the lives of children, families, and vulnerable adults? Then the South Carolina Department of Social Services has the right job opportunity for you.

Job Duties:

• The Attorney I 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.
• Works alongside a supervising attorney for one year; drafting pleadings, interviewing witnesses, conducting probable cause hearings and/or other uncontested hearings, and assisting in the trial of complex and routine cases.
• Utilizes or ensures the utilization of the Legal Case Management System for legal operations and documentation of legal activity in cases.
• Performs other related duties as assigned or required.
• Attends staffing meetings, interdisciplinary meetings, trainings, and other learning opportunities associated with child welfare and adult protective services.
• Gathers and analyzes data as it relates to the management of child welfare caseloads, and as it implements best practices which result in safety, permanency, and well-being for all children. All of the work of the Attorney will be supervised by the managing attorney in the county or circuit.
• Ensures that personal identifying information (PII) is properly used, accessed, gathered, shared, and disposed. Protects the agency networks and applications by safeguarding systems, equipment, and data.

Minimum and Additional Requirements:

A Juris Doctor Degree from an ABA accredited law school Necessary Special Requirement: Must become a member of the SC BAR within the first 6 (six) months of employment.

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