Attorney I #26-173

Posting number: 194902

Department: Department of Probation, Parole & Pardon

Division: Office of Legal Services

Job classification: Attorney I

Posting type: Open

Categories: Legal, Law Enforcement, Attorney

Under limited supervision of the General Counsel, represents the South Carolina Department of Probation, Parole and Pardon Services in contested case hearings, administrative hearings including Office of Motor Vehicle Hearings, the Administrative Law Court, and other appeals as assigned; conducts research and drafts pleadings regarding the Ignition Interlock Device Program (IIDP); provides legal training to agents and other staff and outside stakeholders regarding the IID Program; provides legal advice to all level of employees related to their jobs; drafts and reviews policies and procedures, legislative bills, resolutions and amendments; and performs other duties upon request of the General Counsel, the Associate Deputy Director for the Division of Legal Services, and the Deputy Director for the Division of Legal Services.

A juris doctor degree or its equivalent from an accredited law school; Member of the S.C. Bar.

Proficient knowledge of the laws of South Carolina, and in particular, proficient knowledge of law concerning Administrative Hearings, probation and parole issues; ability to interpret and apply laws and judicial decisions; ability to communicate effectively; proficiency in Westlaw research; proficiency in MS Word, MS Office, and other related software, highly skilled in writing and analysis; ability to work with limited supervision to meet deadlines .

Please note: This is an entirely on-site, in-office position.

SCDPPPS DISCIPLINARY ACTIONS ARE CONSIDERED DURING THE INTERVIEW PHASE.Please complete the state application to include current and previous work history and education. A resume will not be reviewed to determine if an applicant has met the minimum qualifications for the position.SCDPPPS IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY, AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER The South Carolina Department of Probation, Parole and Pardon Services is committed to maintaining a workforce that is free of unlawful discrimination, including harassment on the bases of race, color, national origin, religion, age (40+) or disability, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, sexual orientation, or gender identity).

THIS POSITION IS NOT ELIGIBLE FOR POLICE OFFICER RETIREMENT SYSTEM MEMBERSHIP