Career Details

COUNTY ATTORNEY

Deputy County Attorney
posted : 03/20/2023
Status :
Closed
Close Date :
04/07/2023
Salary :
$81,084 - $121,627 DOQ
Type :
Full Time
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General Job Description

An attorney duly licensed and in good standing in the State of South Carolina, with at least five (5) years’ experience in the practice of law, who is able to deal effectively with people, and is adept at problem solving and problem avoidance using legal and practical approaches to a variety of situations. Assists a variety of departments, offices, boards, commissions, committees and agencies of County Government, elected and appointed officials. Prepares written legal memoranda and oral opinions, and provides legal representation and attendance at various types of public meetings and administrative hearings. Knowledge of and experience in matters of tax, planning and/or zoning a plus. Litigation experience a plus. Mediation experience a plus. Is under the supervision of the County Attorney and County Administrator.

Duties for this Position
  • Performs as an integral part of the team of attorneys in the County Attorney’s Office, which Office provides in-house legal advice and counsel to the County Council, the County Administrator, Assistant County Administrators, County departments, offices, boards, committees and agencies.
  • Drafts memoranda, ordinances and resolutions; negotiates, reviews and drafts contracts; handles some amount of contract administration and dispute resolution; handles some amount of litigation, including at the Administrative Law Court level.
  • Advises County staff and County officials on the application of various County ordinances, state and federal laws and on policy matters and issues.
  • Maintains effective working and administrative relationships with the various departments, boards, courts, offices, etc. that the Office of County Attorney deals with.
  • Attends meetings of relevant agencies and organizations, when appropriate, and collaborates with various organizations, other Counties and Municipalities, and Federal and State agencies as appropriate.
  • Attends Council meetings, committee meetings, public hearings, or any other meetings related to the job to provide legal advice, direction on procedure and on proposed courses of action and/or policy questions.
  • Analyzes facts and applicable law, regulations, policies and other precedents to determine appropriate and permissible solutions to issues handled by the Office of County Attorney.
  • Maintains a working knowledge of current county ordinances, relevant State laws, and regulations in conjunction with processes, programs and policies for the County.
  • Prepares, evaluates and/or processes a variety of documents relating to issues handled by the Legal Department.
  • Responds to constituent complaints and issues as appropriate; follows up regarding complaint disposition as necessary.
  • Performs work as needed during emergency/disaster situations.
  • Performs related duties as may be required.
Position Minimum Requirements
  • Juris Doctorate degree of Law from an accredited college or university and admitted and licensed to practice law in the State of South Carolina. The issue of actual or potential conflicts of interest will be carefully considered when reviewing applications.
  • Must have completed all Rule 403 requirements.
  • At least five (5) years of legal experience.
  • Experience in local government / government law is preferred.
  • Workable knowledge of basic computer software (e.g. Microsoft Office to include Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel).
  • Must be able to pass the required pre-employment physical and background check.