Performs legal services or provides professional advice to state agencies and officials on complex or difficult legal matters.
Positions in this class handle generally complex or difficult matters with limited supervision. Positions may be required to make jury or appeal presentations.
Interprets policies and establishes practices and procedures for legal activities of an office or agency. Tries complex and difficult cases for the State; serves as general counsel for a state agency. Advises agency officials on policy questions and operating problems having legal implications; prepares opinions to ensure proper interpretation and application of statutes involved. May supervise subordinate attorneys or other legal staff in advising departmental personnel on legal implications of statutes and rulings; provides training to less experienced attorneys. Represents the department or agency in complex administrative hearings. Drafts legislation; prepares complete reports on changes in basic legislation.
Knowledge of the laws of South Carolina. Knowledge of general case, statutory and common law. Knowledge of judicial and quasi-judicial procedures and rules of guidance. Ability to interpret and apply laws in court decisions. Ability to analyze facts, evidence and legal instruments. Ability to express conclusions and arguments clearly and logically. Ability to plan and direct the activities of a legal staff.
Member of the South Carolina Bar.
A juris doctor degree or its equivalent from an accredited law school and experience as a practicing attorney.