Advice Counsel (Attorney IV)

Come join our team at the Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation (LLR) where you will experience work-life balance, great benefits, and an exciting career that supports the Agency’s mission to make South Carolina a safe place to work and live. Responsibilities You will serve as a senior attorney providing legal advice and counsel to boards and program areas within the Agency, including attending board meetings and hearings. You will research and stay knowledgeable on relevant legal issues and identify those that could impact the Agency. You will assist with researching the impacts of proposed legislation on licensing boards/commissions and other Agency programs. You will assist with drafting and implementing legislation that impact Agency programs. You will assist with board and committee meeting materials and drafting a variety of legal advisory memoranda, policies, procedures, and communications. You will represent boards in appeals and in state or federal court, meetings, and special task forces and committees. Minimum Qualifications A juris doctor degree or its equivalent form an accredited law school and experience as a practicing attorney. Member of the SC Bar. Preferred Qualifications 10 years’ experience as a practicing attorney. Completion of Rule 403 requirements. Knowledge of SC laws, the Administrative Procedures Act, judicial and quasit-judicial procedures and rules of evidence, and general case, statutory, and common law. Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing. Ability to interpret, apply, and explain laws and regulations. Substantial experience with legal research and drafting briefs, orders, and memoranda. Other Requirements Position works in an office environment with extended periods of sitting and standing. May require occasional work outside of normal office hours. Occasional overnight travel and weekend assignments. Benefits Offered The South Carolina Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation offers an exceptional benefits package for FTE positions that includes: Health, dental, vision,long term disability, and life insurance for employee, spouse, and children 15 days annual (vacation) leave per year 15 days sick leave per year 13 paid holidays Paid Parental Leave State Retirement Plan and Deferred Compensation Programs

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