Deputy/Division Director - Exec Comp/General Counsel- 171236
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- Job Responsibilities
The South Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles (SCDMV) is seeking a business-minded, execution driven, General Counsel to serve as the primary attorney for the agency and oversee the Office of General Counsel. If you are ready to put your legal knowledge and litigation skills to work in support of our agency and the citizens of South Carolina, then come join the SCDMV!
This position is located in the Office of General Counsel, at the South Carolina Department of Motor Vehicle Headquarters, in Blythewood SC
Responsibilities of the General Counsel include:
• Serve as the primary attorney for the Department of Motor Vehicles.
• Advise and provide legal counsel to agency Executive Leadership (Executive Director and Board of Directors) on all DMV related matters
• Responsible for regularly undertaking and managing litigation for the agency as well as directing and managing legal activities within the department.
• Manage the Office of General Counsel and supervise agency attorneys and support staff, conducting legal research and preparing legal opinions, briefs, pleadings, and arguments for various types of agency litigation.
• Responsible for coordinating support and monitoring representation of outside counsel retained for DMV matters
• Responsible for conducting complex legal research and preparing documents regarding legislative acts and court decisions.
• Review requests received by the agency under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) to validate their justification in accordance with the Driver Personal Protection Act (DPPA).
• Represent the agency in major litigation that affects the agency. Manage the tracking of administrative hearings outcomes and processing of any transaction that are necessary as a result of the hearing.
• Work with representatives from across the agency to draft proposed legislative bills, resolutions, amendments, provisos, and regulations.
• Other duties as required by the SCDMV Executive Director.- Minimum and Additional Requirements
Minimum Requirements
• A juris doctor degree or its equivalent from an accredited law school and seven years’ experience as a practicing attorney. Must be a member of the South Carolina Bar and be licensed to practice law in the state of South Carolina.
Additional Requirements
• Must be knowledgeable of pertinent state and federal laws and regulations, administrative rulings, and procedures, and rules of court.
• Must be able to effectively communicate both orally and in writing; interpret and apply laws and judicial decisions.
• Must be able to attend management and related workshops and meetings as necessary.
• Demonstrated ability to retain SCDMV policies and procedures and apply them to your daily specified tasks.
• Overnight travel and hours beyond normal work schedules may be required.
• This position is required to submit an annual Statement of Economic Interests to the State Ethics Commission- Preferred Qualifications
Preferred Experience
• Previous experience with South Carolina Legislature (testimony, legislation)
• Previous courtroom and appellate experience (briefed/argued cases)
• Previous experience with S.C. Tort Claims Act, Freedom of Information Act, federal Driver Privacy Protection Act
• Previous experience working with the S.C. Attorney General’s Office
• Previous experience with personnel/employment law
• Familiarity with Title 56 of the S.C. Code of Law and Chapter 90 of S.C. Code of- Additional Comments
What's in it for you?
At the SCDMV you get to be part of an exceptional team and diverse culture that nurtures mutual success for our customers, employees and our communities. We give you the tools to be successful; all you need to do is bring your best ideas, your energy and a desire to develop your skills, experience and career.
The South Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles offers an exceptional benefits package for full time employees (FTE) employees.
- Health, dental, vision, long term disability, and life insurance for employees, spouse and children (also available for temporary employees working over 30 hours per week)
- 15 days annual (vacation) leave per year
- 15 days sick leave per year
- 13 paid holidays
- State Retirement Plan and Deferred Compensation Programs (optional for Temporary Employees)
- An exceptional Employee Assistance Program (EAP) at no cost to the employee or members of their household
The Department of Motor Vehicles is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, including, but not limited, to lactation), national origin, age (40 or older), disability or genetic information.
Supplemental questions are considered part of your official application. Any misrepresentation will result in your disqualification from employment. Please complete the state application to include all current and previous work history and education.
