State of South Carolina
Disciplinary Counsel (Legal Services and Enforcement)
State of South Carolina, Columbia, South Carolina, United States
Disciplinary Counsel (Legal Services and Enforcement)
Join 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.
Job Responsibilities
Serve as a disciplinary counsel in routine and complex proceedings and handle appeals to the Administrative Law Court.
Perform extensive trial preparation, prepare witnesses for testimony, organize documents and other evidence for presentation, research and be ready to respond to predictable legal issues.
Conduct substantive legal research into various aspects of professional practices related to disciplinary actions.
Prepare and respond to legal motions, orders, and other preliminary and post‑trial legal actions and negotiate and prepare settlement documents to resolve disciplinary matters.
Assess the legal sufficiency of requests for temporary suspension orders, orders for evaluation, injunctions, and other preliminary actions.
Maintain accurate, complete and up‑to‑date files in the Agency’s case management system.
Assist investigators and other Agency personnel with the preparation and completion of the investigation of cases.
Minimum Qualifications
Juris doctor degree or its equivalent from an accredited law school and experience as a practicing attorney.
Member of the SC Bar.
Preferred Qualifications
Minimum of 3 years’ experience as a practicing attorney.
Completion of Rule 403 requirements.
Knowledge of SC laws, the Administrative Procedures Act, judicial and quasi‑judicial procedures and rules of evidence, and general case, statutory, and common law.
Knowledge of the policies, standards and procedures of the Attorney General’s office.
Ability to interpret and apply laws in court decisions and analyze facts, evidence, and legal instruments.
Ability to express conclusions and arguments clearly and logically.
Ability to perform research and understand aspects of professional practices as they relate to disciplinary proceedings.
Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
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
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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Job Responsibilities
Serve as a disciplinary counsel in routine and complex proceedings and handle appeals to the Administrative Law Court.
Perform extensive trial preparation, prepare witnesses for testimony, organize documents and other evidence for presentation, research and be ready to respond to predictable legal issues.
Conduct substantive legal research into various aspects of professional practices related to disciplinary actions.
Prepare and respond to legal motions, orders, and other preliminary and post‑trial legal actions and negotiate and prepare settlement documents to resolve disciplinary matters.
Assess the legal sufficiency of requests for temporary suspension orders, orders for evaluation, injunctions, and other preliminary actions.
Maintain accurate, complete and up‑to‑date files in the Agency’s case management system.
Assist investigators and other Agency personnel with the preparation and completion of the investigation of cases.
Minimum Qualifications
Juris doctor degree or its equivalent from an accredited law school and experience as a practicing attorney.
Member of the SC Bar.
Preferred Qualifications
Minimum of 3 years’ experience as a practicing attorney.
Completion of Rule 403 requirements.
Knowledge of SC laws, the Administrative Procedures Act, judicial and quasi‑judicial procedures and rules of evidence, and general case, statutory, and common law.
Knowledge of the policies, standards and procedures of the Attorney General’s office.
Ability to interpret and apply laws in court decisions and analyze facts, evidence, and legal instruments.
Ability to express conclusions and arguments clearly and logically.
Ability to perform research and understand aspects of professional practices as they relate to disciplinary proceedings.
Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
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
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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