Olsten Staffing has an open position for a Civil Litigation Attorney in the Columbia, SC area. This is a temporary full time position that could lead to a permanent placement.
Under general supervision, the attorneywill primarily enforce the South Carolina Underground Facility Damage Prevention Act (the "SC811 Act"), provide legal advice and representation relating to civil litigation, andadvise the State, state agencies, and officials.

• Enforcement will include performing an initial review of new complaints, gathering and evaluating responses to complaints, determining if a violation occurred, determining if a fine is warranted, issuing appropriate fines, and enforcing fine collection in circuit court.
• This position will assist with Freedom of Information Requests, extradition hearings, and state employee grievance hearings. It may also be asked to assist with various case types, including general civil defense, subpoena defense, sex offender registry challenges, mortgage foreclosures, and civil asset forfeitures.
• This position will be expected to provide complete legal advice and counsel on all assignments through research and preparation of letters, memoranda, contractual agreements, and other documents, as well as review proposed legislation, administrative regulations, and related documents.
• This position will also handle miscellaneous duties and specific litigation or special projects as assigned by the Division Deputy, Chief Deputy Attorney General, and/or Attorney General.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Juris Doctorate Degree
• Must be a member and in good standing with the South Carolina Bar. Must satisfy Rule 403 requirements.
• Employee may be required to travel and transport files, some travel may be overnight
• Must have knowledge and ability to interpret the laws of South Carolina.
• Must possess excellent written and oral communication skills.

Pay Details: $33.03 to $40.00 per hour
Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.
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