CSS Attorney III / 61013620, 61013146, 61015149

Applicants must be willing to work in one of the following counties: Aiken, Bamberg, Barnwell, Chester, Edgefield, Fairfield, Kershaw, Lancaster, Lexington, McCormick, Richland, Saluda, Union, York

• The County Attorney III is responsible for the preparation of Child Support Cases for Family Court; performance of activities in Court; the follow-up on these cases, including parent locate and processing of interstate  cases; and is responsible for providing general child support services to clients as required or needed. 

• Represents out-of-state petitioners in reciprocal support suits and monitors outgoing UIFSA cases.
  

• Negotiates complex settlement of Child Support cases with opposing counsel.
  

• Prepares and monitors pleadings and preparation of cases for judicial hearings.
  

• Responsible for trial of cases and appearance at Court or other judicial hearings.
  

• Assists in coordinating at county level interrelationship between CSSD and Family Court personnel.
  

• Handles appeals resulting from child support cases.
  

• Performs job delivery and/or performance with positive or appropriate customer service delivery to clients, the public, and co-workers as an integral requirement.
  

• Will be required to perform shelter/emergency response duties as directed.
  

Agency Requirements:
A Juris Doctor Degree from an ABA accredited law school and three (3) years of experience as a practicing Attorney.

Necessary Special Requirement: Must be a member of the SC BAR.

Experience as a DSS Attorney preferred. 

SPECIAL NOTICE: Resumes can be submitted in lieu of filling out the online application, all agency supplemental questions are required and must be completed for the application to be considered.

This application for employment with the SC Department of Social Services must be completed in its entirety. A resume may be included; but shall not be substituted in lieu of the completion of this application in part or in whole. "See Resume" is not acceptable information for the completion of any part of the requirements of this application. If such is submitted, this employment application will be considered incomplete and may not be forwarded as eligible for consideration to hiring managers.

The employee must be able to communicate effectively (written and orally) and write legibly. Must possess a valid driver's license and access to a motor vehicle. May be required to work after hours/some overnight travel and must be able to lift approximately 15-20 lbs.

If you certify, by completion and submission of this application, that you possess educational credentials that qualify you for the available DSS positions, you will be required to provide a certified official transcript, if you are selected for job offer.

The South Carolina Department of Social Services offers an exceptional benefits package 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

Division: Child Support Enforcement / Richland County