Assistant County Attorney

York County is located in the Piedmont region, between the Broad River and the Catawba River. Its diverse landscape is home to family-friendly towns/cities, a progressive urban region and lakefront communities. We are excited that you want to join our team and recognize that our employees are the foundation for our success.

Mission Statement- York County provides quality public services in an open, efficient, and responsive manner.

Vision Statement - York County provides an environment where all citizens and businesses can thrive and succeed.

• Respect - respect builds bridges, not silos. How we live it? Golden rule - treat others as you want to be treated.
• Dedicated- strong work ethic. How we live it? Persistence, reliability and commitment to do your best.
• Integrity- do the right thing instead of what is convenient.How we live it? Displaying strong moral principles.
• Knowledgeable- ready and able.How we live it? Having the right competencies necessary for achievement.
• Friendly- service with a smile.How we live it? Being respectful, pleasant and helpful to ALL.

We are excited to hire Assistant County Attorney's to join our team at York County Government, County Attorney's Office. The purpose of this position is to prepare legal opinions, contracts, and other legal documents, draft legislation, perform extensive legal research in many areas of the law, represent the County in various administrative and judicial proceedings; and address various legal matters which arise and may affect the County on a daily basis.  Reviews and drafts County contracts and renewals as well.

Projected Salary/Pay Grade 120: Minimum Salary is $76,400 per year. Salary is dependent on experience and education.

Our Total Compensation Package:

• Compensation – competitive market-rate pay, and negotiable based on qualifications.
• Comprehensive State Medical Insurance, Dental and Vision Insurance 
• Life Insurance
• Long-term disability
• Parental Leave
• Bereavement Leave
• Deferred Compensation 401K Plans
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Public Loan Forgiveness Program (Student Loan Forgiveness Program) 
• 11 Paid Holidays + 3 Optional Holidays 
• Longevity Pay
• SC State Retirement Plan Pension 
• Paid Vacation and Sick Time
• Expanded Sick Bank
• Critical Care and Cancer Insurance
• Wellness Screenings
• Employee Assistance Programs 
• Professional Development / Trainings / Conferences
• Paid uniforms

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provides professional legal advice and counsel for the County in all phases of County operations and in litigation in both civil and criminal courts, including appearing in trial and appellate courts, conducting mediations, and engaging in settlement conferences.
• Reviews assigned cases, researches and briefs the legal issues, and develops effective legal strategies.
• Through appropriate legal action, enforces various County Ordinances including, but not limited to animal control, zoning, stormwater management, public nuisances, and littering. 
• Represents the County in various litigation actions including, but not limited to, road closure hearings, quiet title actions, stormwater actions, appeals from commission and/or board decisions, and eminent domain proceedings.
• Performs legal research in many areas of the law, including the interpretation and applicability of local, state, and federal laws and judicial procedures.
• As assigned, attends County Council meetings and various County committee meetings as a legal advisor.
• Advises various departments and agencies on general county procedures and specific job-related matters.
• Corresponds with and advises internal County departments to assist citizens in matters involving government services.
• Performs related work as assigned.

Education and Experience:

• Juris Doctorate required.
• Two (2) years of experience in the practice of law.

• Licensed to practice law in the State of South Carolina.

Physical Demands:

Physical demands refer to the requirements for physical exertion and coordination of limb and body movement.

• Performs sedentary work that involves walking or standing some of the time and involves exerting up to 10 pounds of force on a regular and recurring basis or sustained keyboard operations.

Americans with Disabilities Act Compliance

York County is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  ADA requires the County to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified persons with disabilities. Prospective and current employees are encouraged to discuss ADA accommodations with management.

May be required to work nights, weekends, holidays and emergencies (man-made or natural) to meet the business needs of the County.

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of essential functions and responsibilities that are required of an employee for this job. Other duties, responsibilities, and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.