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State of South Carolina

Advice Counsel (Attorney IV)

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  • Full Time
  • $95,000 - $110,000/year
  • Lexington County, SC
August 18, 2025 Attorney

Job Description

Job Responsibilities



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 and Additional Requirements

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.   

Additional Comments

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

Salary
  • $95,000 - $110,000/year


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