Deputy Chief Staff Attorney
Apply NowCompany: State of South Carolina
Location: Richland, SC 29675
Description:
Salary: $97,092.00 - $121,371.00 Annually
Location : Richland County, SC
Job Type: FTE - Full-Time
Job Number: 169876
Agency: Judicial Branch
Division: Court of Appeals
Opening Date: 02/05/2025
Closing Date: 2/19/2025 11:59 PM Eastern
Class Code:: AE1006
Position Number:: TBD
Normal Work Schedule:: Monday - Friday (8:30 - 5:00)
Pay Band: Unclassified
Opening Date: 02/05/2025
EEO Statement: Equal Opportunity Employer
Agency Specific Application Procedures:: Interested persons meeting the required qualifications may submit an application at www.careers.sc.gov. All questions on the application must be completed and should include all work history and education. A resume may be included but will not be accepted or reviewed in lieu of an incomplete application. Supplemental questions are considered a part of your application and must be completed.
Veteran Preference Statement: South Carolina is making our Veterans a priority for employment in state agencies and institutions.
Job Responsibilities
The South Carolina Judicial Branch invites applications for Deputy Chief Staff Attorney in the Court of Appeals, Staff Attorneys' Office. The Deputy Chief Staff Attorney assists the Chief Staff Attorney in managing the day-to-day operations of the Staff Attorneys' Office. Manages the office in the Chief Staff Attorney's absence, including responding to requests of the Court and making final decisions relating to the office.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE POSITION
This job bulletin represents general duties for this position and is not intended to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned.
Minimum and Additional Requirements
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS (EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE)
Knowledge of :
Preferred Qualifications
DESIRABLE REQUIREMENTS (EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE)
Additional Comments
ADDITIONAL COMMENTS
The South Carolina Judicial Branch offers an exceptional benefits package for FTE positions that include:
The South Carolina Judicial Branch is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender, pregnancy, age, or disability.
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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Do you have a Juris Doctorate degree from an American Bar Association accredited law school AND admitted to or eligibility for admission to the practice of law in South Carolina?
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Do you possess demonstratable computer skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite?
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Do you have demonstratable proficiency in C-Track and Westlaw? If yes, provide a summary of your experience.
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Where did you learn about this position?
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Location : Richland County, SC
Job Type: FTE - Full-Time
Job Number: 169876
Agency: Judicial Branch
Division: Court of Appeals
Opening Date: 02/05/2025
Closing Date: 2/19/2025 11:59 PM Eastern
Class Code:: AE1006
Position Number:: TBD
Normal Work Schedule:: Monday - Friday (8:30 - 5:00)
Pay Band: Unclassified
Opening Date: 02/05/2025
EEO Statement: Equal Opportunity Employer
Agency Specific Application Procedures:: Interested persons meeting the required qualifications may submit an application at www.careers.sc.gov. All questions on the application must be completed and should include all work history and education. A resume may be included but will not be accepted or reviewed in lieu of an incomplete application. Supplemental questions are considered a part of your application and must be completed.
Veteran Preference Statement: South Carolina is making our Veterans a priority for employment in state agencies and institutions.
Job Responsibilities
The South Carolina Judicial Branch invites applications for Deputy Chief Staff Attorney in the Court of Appeals, Staff Attorneys' Office. The Deputy Chief Staff Attorney assists the Chief Staff Attorney in managing the day-to-day operations of the Staff Attorneys' Office. Manages the office in the Chief Staff Attorney's absence, including responding to requests of the Court and making final decisions relating to the office.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE POSITION
This job bulletin represents general duties for this position and is not intended to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned.
- Independently advises the Court as requested on legal issues, providing insight on matters of court policy, law, and procedure. Responds to questions from the Court relating to staff attorney work and is available to the Court for consultation relating to other legal matters pending before the Court.
- Independently reviews motions, including expedited and emergency motions that contain legal questions that must be considered by a judge or panel of judges. Orally communicates to judges proposed recommendations for the resolution of the motions or legal questions before the Court. Reviews, edits, and finally approves or rejects staff attorney work product. Provides counsel and advice to staff attorneys regarding the legal analysis of their assigned cases and the preparation of memoranda, proposed opinions, and proposed orders to ensure consistent, quality staff attorney work is regularly distributed to the Court for consideration.
- Trains staff attorneys on appellate issues, including the appealability of orders, issue preservation, and standard of review by both conducting individual conferences and also facilitating group training meetings.
- Drafts written memoranda on motions addressing the legal question before the Court, the applicable law, the analysis of how the law applies to the facts, and the overall recommended disposition of the motion. Drafts and self-edits orders resolving motions for the consideration of a judge or panel.
- Perform all other duties as assigned.
Minimum and Additional Requirements
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS (EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE)
- Juris Doctorate Degree from an American Bar Association (ABA) accredited school of law.
- Three (3) to five (5) years of work experience in a staff attorney or related attorney position.
- Member of the South Carolina Bar in good standing.
- Two (2) or more years of experience directing and supervising staff.
- Excellent computer skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (e.g. Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)..
Knowledge of :
- The South Carolina Appellate Court Rules.
- The Judicial Branch's and Court of Appeals' policies, standards, and procedures, and the ability to communicate and apply the policies and procedures.
- Extensive knowledge of the laws of South Carolina and federal law.
- Theories, practices, and principles of effective management.
- Maintain professional relationships with judges, including the ability to advise the Court and make recommendations on matters of law and policy.
- Supervise and manage a staff of fifteen attorneys, while motivating and fostering a positive and productive environment.
- Prioritize and delegate responsibilities.
- Maintain confidentiality and use discretion in dealing with sensitive information.
- Present complex legal material, teach, and train attorneys of various levels of experience.
- Analyze complex legal issues and write effectively, logically, and clearly.
- Brainstorm, develop, and implement new ideas.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (e.g. Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.).
Preferred Qualifications
DESIRABLE REQUIREMENTS (EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE)
- Five (5) years of experience as an attorney.
- Three (3) years of demonstrated experience supervising staff.
- Prior experience using Westlaw, the Bluebook System of Citation, and C-Track.
Additional Comments
ADDITIONAL COMMENTS
The South Carolina Judicial Branch offers an exceptional benefits package for FTE positions that include:
- Health, Dental, Vision, Long Term Disability, and Life Insurance for Employee, Spouse, and Children;
- State Retirement Plan and Deferred Compensation Programs (Temporary positions have option to enroll);
- 15 days paid annual (vacation) leave per year;
- 15 days paid sick leave per year;
- Option to designate 10 days of earned paid sick leave per year as family sick leave;
- 13 paid state holidays;
- Paid Parental Leave; and
- Workers' Compensation Benefits.
The South Carolina Judicial Branch is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender, pregnancy, age, or disability.
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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Do you have a Juris Doctorate degree from an American Bar Association accredited law school AND admitted to or eligibility for admission to the practice of law in South Carolina?
02
Do you possess demonstratable computer skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite?
03
Do you have demonstratable proficiency in C-Track and Westlaw? If yes, provide a summary of your experience.
04
Where did you learn about this position?
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