Attorney IV

• Supervises staff to include preparing performance planning and evaluation documents and related personnel paperwork. coaches counsels and trains employees. Establishes and monitors work processes. Implements management policies and initiatives and promotes teamwork.
• Manages the operation of the Foster Care Review Division legal department to ensure state and federal program compliance and with the goal of facilitating positive legal outcomes for children who are reviewed by local foster care review boards.
• Serves as a resource attorney for Foster Care Review Division staff and foster care review board members by assisting with complex or nuanced legal issues and provides legal representation for all review boards regarding permanency for children in foster care in family court proceedings.
• Serves as chief legal officer to the Foster Care Review Division Director and State Board of Directors. Advises administration and the State Board of Directors on both state and federal legislative acts regulations court rules and family court decisions related to foster care children. Reviews Foster Care Review Division contractual agreements and other related documents. Manages the development and delivery of all legal trainings for Foster Care Review Division staff and the review boards.
• Serves as the legal liaison of the Foster Care Review Division and the foster care review boards both internally and with external agencies and organizations. Establishes and strengthens relationships between internal staff and other agencies and organizations including engaging in and contributing to program-related committees and workgroups consistent with DCAs and FCRDs mission vision and goals while using discretion and adhering to confidentiality laws.
• Reviews and analyzes regional and statewide data and reports regarding trends concerns and progress which are relevant to legal advocacy regarding safety. wellbeing and permanence for children in foster are; provides recommendations to Foster Care Review Division Director and leadership team regarding quality improvements.
• Monitors and reports on legislative activity of interest to the Division. Represents the FCRD in legislative hearings and meetings when called on by the DCA Director DCA General Counsel and/or FCRD Director.
• Other duties as assigned related to the DCA mission and vision or the FCRD mission.

• A Juris Doctor degree from an ABA-accredited law school and at least 10 years experience as a practicing attorney. Must be a member in good standing with the South Carolina Bar.All candidates must also be a member of the SC Bar and completed Rule 403 requirements.
  
  

• Position may require overnight travel.
• Position may require employee to work evenings and weekends.
• Position requires routine driver duties.
• Position requires frequent stooping and/or bending.
• Position requires up-to-date certification(s).
• Position requires essential declaration.
• Position may be required to report to work during emergency situations.
• Hours of work in excess of a routine 37.5 hours per week work schedule may be required.
• The necessity for such work is dictated by circumstances and assignments.
• Travel may be required to attend court hearings meet with volunteers or staff or other activities throughout the State of South Carolina. Must have a valid SC class D drivers license.

• Experience as a practicing attorney in the area of child welfare in South Carolina and knowledge regarding state and federal law in regard to the safety wellbeing and permanency of children in foster care.

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. A resume will not be accepted nor reviewed to determine if an applicant has met the qualifications for the position.

The SC Department of Childrens Advocacy offers an exceptional benefits package for full time (FTE) employees:

1. Health dental vision long-term disability and life insurance for employees spouses and children. Clickherefor additional information.
2. 15 days annual (vacation) leave per year
3. 15 days sick leave per year
4. 13 paid holidays
5. Paid Parental Leave
6. S.C. Deferred Compensation Program available(S.C. Deferred Compensation)
7. Retirement benefit choices*
   1. State Retirement Plan(SCRS)
   2. State Optional Retirement Program(State ORP)

*Enrollment in one of the listed plans is required for all FTE employees; please refer to the contribution section of hyperlinked retirement sites for the current contribution rate of gross pay.