Job description
Applicants must be willing to work in one of the following counties: Chesterfield, Clarendon, Darlington, Dillon, Florence, Georgetown, Horry, Lee, Marion, Marlboro, Sumter, and Williamsburg
Do you have a passion to provide meaningful contributions to your community? Would you like to be part of an organization whose central mission is helping to protect, stabilize and strengthen the lives of South Carolina's children, families, and vulnerable adults? If so, the SC Department of Social Services has the right job opportunity for you!
Job Duties:- The County Attorney I who provides professional legal services and representation for assigned county offices, area adoption offices, area ISCEDC office, and regional Day Care licensing office, including representation in Family Court on issues relative to Child Protection, Foster Care, Adoption, Adult Protection and Economic Services.
Works alongside a supervising Attorney for one year; drafting pleadings, interviewing witnesses, conducting probable cause hearings and/or other uncontested hearings, and assisting in the trial of complex and routine cases.
Works alongside a supervising attorney for one year; drafting pleadings, interviewing witnesses, conducting probable cause hearings and/or other uncontested hearings, and assisting in the trial of complex and routine cases.
Utilizes or ensures the utilization of the Legal Case Management System for legal operations and documentation of legal activity in cases.
Performs other related duties as assigned or required.
Attends staffing meetings, interdisciplinary meetings, trainings, and other learning opportunities associated with child welfare and adult protective services.
Gathers and analyzes data as it relates to the management of child welfare caseloads, and as it implements best practices which result in safety, permanency, and well-being for all children. All of the work of the Attorney will be supervised by the managing attorney in the county or circuit.
Will be required to perform shelter/emergency response duties as directed.
A Juris Doctor degree from an ABA accredited law school.
Necessary Special Requirement: Must be a member of the SC BAR within six (6) months of employment.
This application for employment with the SC Department of Social Services must be completed in its entirety. A resume may be included; but shall not be substituted in lieu of the completion of this application in part or in whole. "See Resume" is not acceptable information for the completion of any part of the requirements of this application. If such is submitted, this employment application will be considered incomplete and may not be forwarded as eligible for consideration to hiring managers.
Must possess a valid driver's license. In state travel required; overnight travel rarely required. The employee must be able to communicate effectively (written/oral) and write legibly. May be required to work after hours/some overnight travel and must be able to lift approximately 15-20 lbs.
If you certify, by completion and submission of this application, that you possess educational credentials that qualify you for the available DSS positions, you will be required to provide a certified official transcript, if you are selected for job offer.
Division: Legal Services / Horry County
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