Attorney - Chief Counsel for Administration
Apply NowCompany: State of South Carolina
Location: Lexington, SC 29072
Description:
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.
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.
To learn more about jobs and careers at DPH, please visit our DPH Careers page and website:
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:
You will also:
Minimum and Additional Requirements
State Minimum Requirements:
Institutions of Higher Learning must be recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation.
The successful candidate must:
Preferred Qualifications
The following qualifications are preferred, but not required:
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.
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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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 legal writing sample must be attached to be considered for the position 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. I have read and acknowledge the above statement.
02
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 will require an official, certified copy of the transcript or diploma prior to hiring. I have read and acknowledge the above statement.
03
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. I have read and acknowledge the above statement.
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How did you hear about this position?
05
Do you have a J.D. degree from an ABA-accredited law school?
06
Are you licensed and in good standing to practice law in South Carolina?
07
Have you completed your trial experiences as required by Rule 403 of the South Carolina Appellate Court Rules?
08
Do you have at least ten (10) years' experience as a practicing attorney?
09
Have you attached a legal writing sample to your application? (You will not be considered for this position unless a legal writing sample is attached.)
10
Have you ever been disbarred or suspended from the practice of law?
11
If you answered yes to Question 10, please explain.
12
Are you now or have you ever been the subject of any disciplinary proceeding related to the practice of law?
13
If you answered yes to question 12, please explain.
14
Are you willing to accept a yearly salary within the range of $95,000 to $130,000?
15
Are you are a former or current DPH or DHEC employee?
Required Question
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.
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.
To learn more about jobs and careers at DPH, please visit our DPH Careers page and website:
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
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
Additional Comments
Please apply via the online system only. Do not submit applications via mail or email.
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
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 legal writing sample must be attached to be considered for the position 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. I have read and acknowledge the above statement.
- Yes
- No
02
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 will require an official, certified copy of the transcript or diploma prior to hiring. I have read and acknowledge the above statement.
- Yes
- No
03
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. I have read and acknowledge the above statement.
- Yes
- No
04
How did you hear about this position?
- State NeoGov website (jobs.sc.gov)
- LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook
- Employee Referral/Agency Recruiter
- College Job Board
- External Job Board (SC Works, Indeed, Association)
- Other
05
Do you have a J.D. degree from an ABA-accredited law school?
- Yes
- No
06
Are you licensed and in good standing to practice law in South Carolina?
- Yes
- No
07
Have you completed your trial experiences as required by Rule 403 of the South Carolina Appellate Court Rules?
- Yes
- No
08
Do you have at least ten (10) years' experience as a practicing attorney?
- Yes
- No
09
Have you attached a legal writing sample to your application? (You will not be considered for this position unless a legal writing sample is attached.)
- Yes
- No
10
Have you ever been disbarred or suspended from the practice of law?
- Yes
- No
11
If you answered yes to Question 10, please explain.
12
Are you now or have you ever been the subject of any disciplinary proceeding related to the practice of law?
- Yes
- No
13
If you answered yes to question 12, please explain.
14
Are you willing to accept a yearly salary within the range of $95,000 to $130,000?
- Yes
- No
15
Are you are a former or current DPH or DHEC employee?
- Yes
- No
Required Question