Advice Counsel (Attorney IV)
Apply NowCompany: University of South Carolina
Location: Lexington, SC 29072
Description:
Salary: $95,000.00 - $107,000.00 Annually
Location : Lexington County, SC
Job Type: FTE - Full-Time
Job Number: 60027304-168699
Agency: Department of Labor, Licensing & Regulation
Division: Division of Legal Services and Enforcement
Opening Date: 09/04/2024
Closing Date: Continuous
Class Code:: AE40
Position Number:: 60027304
Normal Work Schedule:: Other
Pay Band: Band 8
Hiring Range - Min.: $95,000.00
Hiring Range - Max.: $107,000.00
Opening Date: 09/04/2024
EEO Statement: Equal Opportunity Employer
Agency Specific Application Procedures:: The South Carolina Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation 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.
Normal Work Schedule (Other):: The Agency's standard business hours are Monday to Friday (8:30 to 5:00) but a flexible work schedule may be available.
Veteran Preference Statement: South Carolina is making our Veterans a priority for employment in state agencies and institutions.
Job Responsibilities
Are you tired of billable hours?
Are you looking for a positive work-life balance and great benefits?
Are you looking for a meaningful career and an opportunity to provide worthwhile contributions to your community?
Come join our team at the Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation (LLR) where you will experience work-life balance, great benefits, and an exciting career that supports the Agency's mission to make South Carolina a safe place to work and live.
Responsibilities
Minimum and Additional Requirements
Minimum Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications
Other Requirements
Additional Comments
Benefits Offered
The South Carolina Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation offers an exceptional benefits package for FTE positions that includes:
Benefits for State Employees
The state of South Carolina offers eligible employees generous benefits, including health and dental insurance; retirement and savings plan options; and paid vacation and sick leave. Plus, work-life balance programs such as telecommuting and flexible work schedules are available to employees of some state agencies.
Insurance Benefits
Eligible employees may enroll in health insurance, which includes prescription coverage and wellness benefits. Other available insurance benefits include dental, vision, term life insurance, long term disability and flexible spending accounts for health and child care expenses.
Retirement Benefits
State employees are also offered retirement plan options, including defined benefit and defined contribution plans. Additionally, eligible employees may elect to participate in the South Carolina Deferred Compensation Program, which is a voluntary, supplemental retirement savings plan offering 401(k) and 457 plan options.
Workplace Benefits
State employees may also be eligible for other benefits, including tuition assistance; holiday, annual and sick leave; and discounts on purchases, travel and more.
Note: The benefits above are available to most state employees, with the exception of those in temporary positions. Employees in temporary grant and time-limited positions may be eligible for all, some or none of these benefits as benefits are associated with each position type. For these positions, contact the hiring agency to determine what benefits may be available.
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LLR requires individuals to complete an online application to apply for this position. You can access the www.careers.sc.gov website 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, wherever you have internet access. Applicants will be required to submit a copy of their highest earned degree prior to an offer being extended. Applicants who will be required to drive a state or personal vehicle to regularly perform state duties will be required to submit an acceptable 10-year motor vehicle record (MVR) that complies with state and agency fleet guidelines. Supplemental questions are considered part of your official application. Any misrepresentation in your application or the supplemental questions may result in your disqualification from employment. A resume will not be accepted nor reviewed to determine if an applicant has met the qualifications for the position. By completing the application, I acknowledge that I have read, understand, and agree with the above.
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Have you listed ALL of your previous positions or jobs held for the past 10 years?
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Have you ever worked for the SC Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation? If yes, please provide the approximate dates of work and last job title held at LLR.
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Have you ever worked for a South Carolina state agency? If yes, please provide the agency name(s), approximate dates of work with each agency, and last job title held for the agency.
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Are you willing to accept a salary within the range of $95,000 to $ 107,000?
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How did you hear about this position with LLR?
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Location : Lexington County, SC
Job Type: FTE - Full-Time
Job Number: 60027304-168699
Agency: Department of Labor, Licensing & Regulation
Division: Division of Legal Services and Enforcement
Opening Date: 09/04/2024
Closing Date: Continuous
Class Code:: AE40
Position Number:: 60027304
Normal Work Schedule:: Other
Pay Band: Band 8
Hiring Range - Min.: $95,000.00
Hiring Range - Max.: $107,000.00
Opening Date: 09/04/2024
EEO Statement: Equal Opportunity Employer
Agency Specific Application Procedures:: The South Carolina Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation 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.
Normal Work Schedule (Other):: The Agency's standard business hours are Monday to Friday (8:30 to 5:00) but a flexible work schedule may be available.
Veteran Preference Statement: South Carolina is making our Veterans a priority for employment in state agencies and institutions.
Job Responsibilities
Are you tired of billable hours?
Are you looking for a positive work-life balance and great benefits?
Are you looking for a meaningful career and an opportunity to provide worthwhile contributions to your community?
Come join our team at the Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation (LLR) where you will experience work-life balance, great benefits, and an exciting career that supports the Agency's mission to make South Carolina a safe place to work and live.
Responsibilities
- You will serve as a senior attorney providing legal advice and counsel to boards and program areas within the Agency, including attending board meetings and hearings.
- You will research and stay knowledgeable on relevant legal issues and identify those that could impact the Agency.
- You will assist with researching the impacts of proposed legislation on licensing boards/commissions and other Agency programs.
- You will assist with drafting and implementing legislation that impact Agency programs.
- You will assist with board and committee meeting materials and drafting a variety of legal advisory memoranda, policies, procedures, and communications.
- You will represent boards in appeals and in state or federal court, meetings, and special task forces and committees.
Minimum and Additional Requirements
Minimum Qualifications
- A juris doctor degree or its equivalent form an accredited law school and experience as a practicing attorney.
- Member of the SC Bar.
Preferred Qualifications
- 10 years' experience as a practicing attorney.
- Completion of Rule 403 requirements.
- Knowledge of SC laws, the Administrative Procedures Act, judicial and quasit-judicial procedures and rules of evidence, and general case, statutory, and common law.
- Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
- Ability to interpret, apply, and explain laws and regulations.
- Substantial experience with legal research and drafting briefs, orders, and memoranda.
Other Requirements
- Position works in an office environment with extended periods of sitting and standing.
- May require occasional work outside of normal office hours.
- Occasional overnight travel and weekend assignments.
Additional Comments
Benefits Offered
The South Carolina Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation offers an exceptional benefits package for FTE positions 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
Benefits for State Employees
The state of South Carolina offers eligible employees generous benefits, including health and dental insurance; retirement and savings plan options; and paid vacation and sick leave. Plus, work-life balance programs such as telecommuting and flexible work schedules are available to employees of some state agencies.
Insurance Benefits
Eligible employees may enroll in health insurance, which includes prescription coverage and wellness benefits. Other available insurance benefits include dental, vision, term life insurance, long term disability and flexible spending accounts for health and child care expenses.
Retirement Benefits
State employees are also offered retirement plan options, including defined benefit and defined contribution plans. Additionally, eligible employees may elect to participate in the South Carolina Deferred Compensation Program, which is a voluntary, supplemental retirement savings plan offering 401(k) and 457 plan options.
Workplace Benefits
State employees may also be eligible for other benefits, including tuition assistance; holiday, annual and sick leave; and discounts on purchases, travel and more.
Note: The benefits above are available to most state employees, with the exception of those in temporary positions. Employees in temporary grant and time-limited positions may be eligible for all, some or none of these benefits as benefits are associated with each position type. For these positions, contact the hiring agency to determine what benefits may be available.
01
LLR requires individuals to complete an online application to apply for this position. You can access the www.careers.sc.gov website 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, wherever you have internet access. Applicants will be required to submit a copy of their highest earned degree prior to an offer being extended. Applicants who will be required to drive a state or personal vehicle to regularly perform state duties will be required to submit an acceptable 10-year motor vehicle record (MVR) that complies with state and agency fleet guidelines. Supplemental questions are considered part of your official application. Any misrepresentation in your application or the supplemental questions may result in your disqualification from employment. A resume will not be accepted nor reviewed to determine if an applicant has met the qualifications for the position. By completing the application, I acknowledge that I have read, understand, and agree with the above.
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- No
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Have you listed ALL of your previous positions or jobs held for the past 10 years?
- Yes
- No
03
Have you ever worked for the SC Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation? If yes, please provide the approximate dates of work and last job title held at LLR.
04
Have you ever worked for a South Carolina state agency? If yes, please provide the agency name(s), approximate dates of work with each agency, and last job title held for the agency.
05
Are you willing to accept a salary within the range of $95,000 to $ 107,000?
- Yes
- No
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How did you hear about this position with LLR?
- Careers.sc.gov
- Indeed
- Firejobs.com
- Firerescue1.com
- Family or Friend
- LLR Employee
- Other
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