Salary: $58,566.00 - $72,134.00 Annually
Location : Richland County, SC
Job Type: FTE - Full-Time
Job Number: 017796
Agency: Department of Corrections
Division: General Counsel
Opening Date: 01/10/2025
Closing Date: 2/10/2025 11:59 PM Eastern
Class Code:: AE10
Position Number:: 017796
Normal Work Schedule:: Other
Pay Band: Band 5
Hiring Range - Min.: $58,566.00
Hiring Range - Max.: $72,134.00
Opening Date: 01/10/2025
EEO Statement: Equal Opportunity Employer
Agency Specific Application Procedures:: Department of Corrections NOTE: This position is recruited through SCDC Careers site only; You must apply online via the South Carolina Department of Corrections Career website to be considered as an applicant for this position. Questions regarding the application process, this job posting or any other postings with the SCDC should be directed to: Recruiting and Employment Services (803) 896-1649
Normal Work Schedule (Other):: Work Time: Monday - Friday (8:00 AM - 4:00 PM)Hours/Week: 37.50 hrs.Shift/Work Schedule: 02
Veteran Preference Statement: South Carolina is making our Veterans a priority for employment in state agencies and institutions.
Job Responsibilities

• Handles appeals under the Administrative Procedures Act and manages the agency's response.
• Represents the agency in defense of civil lawsuits to include: investigation, case preparation, trial presentation and appeals.
• Represents agency before state personnel grievance committee as well as in appeals.
• Works with associated attorneys in outside counsel cases as required.
• Provides legal advice to agency employees, attorneys, court officials and other agencies in the interpretation of state and federal laws and agency policies and procedures.
• Reviews agency policy and develops new policy to comport with relevant statutes and case law.
• Responds to correspondence from attorneys, court officials and state agencies.
• Conducts independent research.
• May also prosecute select criminal cases in the court of general sessions involving inmates.
• Works independently in performance of all of the above and performs related duties as required.

Questions regarding the application process, this job posting or any other postings with the SCDC should be directed to:
Recruiting and Employment Services
(803) 896-1649
Minimum and Additional Requirements
State of South Carolina Minimum Requirements :
A juris doctor degree or its equivalent from an accredited law school.
SCDC Minimum Requirements:
(Or an acceptable equivalency as approved by the Division of State Human Resources).

• A juris doctor degree from an accredited law school and experience as a practicing attorney are the requirements.
  
• Must satisfy rule 403 requirements within six (6) months of hiring.

Additional Comments
The South Carolina Department of Corrections is committed to providing equal opportunities to all applicants and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), 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.
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
Are you currently an employee of South Carolina Department of Corrections?

• Yes
• No

02
If yes, how long have you been in your current position? (N/A if no)
03
For background check purposes, please give your full date of birth in MM/DD/YY format.
04
How would you describe your level of education?

• High School Diploma/ GED
• Some College
• Associates Degree
• Bachelors Degree
• Masters Degree
• Doctorates Degree
• None of the Above

05
Do you have a juris doctor degree from an accredited law school and experience as a practicing attorney?

• Yes
• No

06
Are you able to satisfy Rule 403 requirements within six (6) months of hire?

• Yes
• No

Required Question