Staff Counsel - 61069392
Apply NowCompany: State of South Carolina
Location: Richland, SC 29675
Description:
Salary: $56,210.00 - $104,000.00 Annually
Location : Richland County, SC
Job Type: FTE - Full-Time
Job Number: 175243
Agency: State Human Affairs Commission
Opening Date: 04/03/2025
Closing Date: 4/14/2025 11:59 PM Eastern
Agency Specific Application Procedures:: All applicants must apply online.
Class Code:: AE30
Position Number:: 61069392
Normal Work Schedule:: Monday - Friday (8:30 - 5:00)
Pay Band: Band 7
Hiring Range - Min.: $56,210.00
Hiring Range - Max.: $104,000.00
Opening Date: 04/03/2025
EEO Statement: Equal Opportunity Employer
Veteran Preference Statement: South Carolina is making our Veterans a priority for employment in state agencies and institutions.
Job Responsibilities
Are you an experienced professional looking for new opportunities to further your career? The SC Human Affairs Commission is seeking a hardworking and dependable candidate just like you to apply! This position will offer great benefits with the state, including 15 days of annual and sick leave per year or more depending on applicable state service.
The purpose of the Staff Counsel is to perform legal services and provides professional advice to slate agencies and officials on legal matters based upon the South Carolina Human Affairs law; as amended; Title VII of the US Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended; the Age Discrimination act or 1967, as amended; the American Disabilities Act of 1990, as amended; the Equal Pay Act of 1963, as amended; South Carolina Fair Housing Law, the Federal Housing Act, and the South Carolina Public Accommodations Act.
Responsibilities of the Staff Counsel:
Minimum and Additional Requirements
Minimum Requirements:
Applicants indicating college credit or degree(s) on the application will be required to bring a copy of college transcript to the interview. A copy of the transcript may also be uploaded as an attachment to the application, if required by the hiring department or if desired by the applicant. Please note that some areas of the Agency may require an official, certified copy of the transcript prior to hiring or within a specific timeframe required by that area, after hiring. Failure to produce an official, certified transcript may result in not being hired or termination.
Additional Requirements:
Preferred Qualifications
Extensive civil litigation preferred, as well as knowledge of employment and housing discrimination laws.
Additional Comments
The SC Human Affairs Commission 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.
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 resume will not be accepted nor reviewed to determine if an applicant has met the qualifications for the position.
The SC Human Affairs Commission offers an exceptional benefits package for full time (FTE) employees:
Health, dental, vision, long-term disability, and life insurance for employees, spouse, and children. Click for additional information. 15 days annual (vacation) leave per year 15 days sick leave per year 13 paid holidays Paid Parental Leave S.C. Deferred Compensation Program available Retirement benefit choices * State Retirement Plan State Optional Retirement Program
*Enrollment in one of the listed plans is required for all FTE employees; please refer to the contribution section of hyperlinked retirement sites for the current contribution rate of gross pay.
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 resume will not be accepted or reviewed to determine if an applicant has met the qualifications for the position. I have read and acknowledge the above statement.
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Do you possess at least a Juris Doctorate degree or its equivalent from an ABA accredited law school and at least three (3) years of experience as a practicing attorney?
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Is your membership in good standing with the South Carolina Bar?
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Do you have extensive civil litigation experience?
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Do you have knowledge of employment and housing discrimination laws?
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Please briefly describe your experience as it relates to this position.
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Are you willing to travel overnight?
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How did you hear about this position?
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If you answered "other" to the question above, please specify where you heard about this position below.
Required Question
Location : Richland County, SC
Job Type: FTE - Full-Time
Job Number: 175243
Agency: State Human Affairs Commission
Opening Date: 04/03/2025
Closing Date: 4/14/2025 11:59 PM Eastern
Agency Specific Application Procedures:: All applicants must apply online.
Class Code:: AE30
Position Number:: 61069392
Normal Work Schedule:: Monday - Friday (8:30 - 5:00)
Pay Band: Band 7
Hiring Range - Min.: $56,210.00
Hiring Range - Max.: $104,000.00
Opening Date: 04/03/2025
EEO Statement: Equal Opportunity Employer
Veteran Preference Statement: South Carolina is making our Veterans a priority for employment in state agencies and institutions.
Job Responsibilities
Are you an experienced professional looking for new opportunities to further your career? The SC Human Affairs Commission is seeking a hardworking and dependable candidate just like you to apply! This position will offer great benefits with the state, including 15 days of annual and sick leave per year or more depending on applicable state service.
The purpose of the Staff Counsel is to perform legal services and provides professional advice to slate agencies and officials on legal matters based upon the South Carolina Human Affairs law; as amended; Title VII of the US Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended; the Age Discrimination act or 1967, as amended; the American Disabilities Act of 1990, as amended; the Equal Pay Act of 1963, as amended; South Carolina Fair Housing Law, the Federal Housing Act, and the South Carolina Public Accommodations Act.
Responsibilities of the Staff Counsel:
- Represents the Commission and/or Aggrieved parties before the court panels, government entities, and community groups as required.
- Reviews Agency investigations for accuracy. Provides advice in all legal concerns of the Agency and its staff, with particular emphasis on laws administered by the Agency. Conducts legal research and reviews complaints alleging discrimination and makes a recommendation as to form and contact.
- Reviews policies, procedures, contracts, legislation, and agency regulations for proper legal form, and assist in responding to FOIA request.
- Advises the Commissioner and Governing Board on policy questions and operating situations having legal implication. Provides in-house legal training as required.
- Performs other related duties as required
Minimum and Additional Requirements
Minimum Requirements:
- A Juris Doctorate degree or its equivalent from an ABA accredited law school and at least three (3) years of experience as a practicing attorney.
- Membership must be in good standing with the South Carolina Bar.
Applicants indicating college credit or degree(s) on the application will be required to bring a copy of college transcript to the interview. A copy of the transcript may also be uploaded as an attachment to the application, if required by the hiring department or if desired by the applicant. Please note that some areas of the Agency may require an official, certified copy of the transcript prior to hiring or within a specific timeframe required by that area, after hiring. Failure to produce an official, certified transcript may result in not being hired or termination.
Additional Requirements:
- Occasional overnight travel is required.
Preferred Qualifications
Extensive civil litigation preferred, as well as knowledge of employment and housing discrimination laws.
Additional Comments
The SC Human Affairs Commission 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.
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 resume will not be accepted nor reviewed to determine if an applicant has met the qualifications for the position.
The SC Human Affairs Commission offers an exceptional benefits package for full time (FTE) employees:
*Enrollment in one of the listed plans is required for all FTE employees; please refer to the contribution section of hyperlinked retirement sites for the current contribution rate of gross pay.
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 resume will not be accepted or reviewed to determine if an applicant has met the qualifications for the position. I have read and acknowledge the above statement.
- Yes
- No
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Do you possess at least a Juris Doctorate degree or its equivalent from an ABA accredited law school and at least three (3) years of experience as a practicing attorney?
- Yes
- No
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Is your membership in good standing with the South Carolina Bar?
- Yes
- No
04
Do you have extensive civil litigation experience?
- Yes
- No
05
Do you have knowledge of employment and housing discrimination laws?
- Yes
- No
06
Please briefly describe your experience as it relates to this position.
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Are you willing to travel overnight?
- Yes
- No
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How did you hear about this position?
- SC State Jobs Website - jobs.sc.gov
- Indeed.com
- LinkedIn.com
- A current employee
- A former employee
- Other (please specify below)
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If you answered "other" to the question above, please specify where you heard about this position below.
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