REPOST County Attorney I / 61015010
Lexington County, SC, SC, US Until 9/24/2026 0+ years exp First posted July 21, 2026 Last posted July 26, 2026
Job description
<p style="margin: 0 0 8pt; text-align: center"><span contenteditable="false" draggable="true" class="fr-video fr-deletable fr-fvc fr-dvi fr-draggable"><iframe width="640" height="360" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/sERaLFFhV-g??si=xbKtCt9R802iiZ_b&wmode=opaque&rel=0" class="fr-draggable"></iframe></span><br></p><br><p style="margin: 0 0 8pt; text-align: center"><strong><em><span style="color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 1)"><u>Special Notice: This is a REPOST -- Previous applicants need not re-apply for this position.</u></span></em></strong></p><br><p><strong><span style="color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 1)">Do you have a passion to provide meaningful work in the community?</span></strong><span style="color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 1)"> Would you like to be part of an organization whose central mission is helping to protect, stabilize and strengthen the lives of children, families, and vulnerable adults? Then the <strong>South Carolina Department of Social Services</strong> has the right job opportunity for you.</span></p><p><span style="color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 1)"><br><strong style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-indent: 0">Job Duties:</strong> <br></span></p><ul><li style="color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 1)">The County Attorney I provides professional legal services and representation for assigned county offices, area adoption offices, and regional Day Care licensing office, including representation in Family Court on issues relative to child protection, foster care, adoption, adult protection and Economic Services.</li></ul><br><ul><li style="color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 1)">Works alongside a supervising attorney for one year; drafting pleadings, interviewing witnesses, conducting probable cause hearings and/or other uncontested hearings, and assisting in the trial of complex and routine cases.</li></ul><br><ul><li style="color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 1)">Utilizes or ensures the utilization of the Legal Case Management System for legal operations and documentation of legal activity in cases.</li></ul><br><ul><li style="color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 1)">Performs other related duties as assigned or required.</li></ul><br><ul><li style="color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 1)">Attends staffing meetings, interdisciplinary meetings, trainings, and other learning opportunities associated with child welfare and adult protective services.</li></ul><span style="color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 1)"><br></span><ul><li style="color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 1)">Gathers and analyzes data as it relates to the management of child welfare caseloads, and as it implements best practices which result in safety, permanency, and well-being for all children. All of the work of the Attorney will be supervised by the managing attorney in the county or circuit.</li></ul><span style="color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 1)"><br></span><ul><li style="color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 1)">Ensures that personal identifying information (PII) is properly used, accessed, gathered, shared, and disposed. Protects the agency networks and applications by safeguarding systems, equipment, and data. </li></ul><span style="color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 1); font-style: normal; text-indent: 0">A Juris Doctor Degree from an ABA accredited law school </span><span style="color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 1)"><br style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-indent: 0"><br style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-indent: 0"></span><span style="color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 1); font-style: normal; text-indent: 0"><strong>Necessary Special Requirement: Must become a mem</strong></span><span style="color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 1); font-style: normal; text-indent: 0; text-align: left"><strong>ber of the SC BAR within the first 6 (six) months of employm</strong><strong>ent.</strong></span><span style="color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 1)"><br><br></span><p style="margin: 0"><span style="color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 1)"><em><strong>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.</strong></em></span></p><br><span style="color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 1); font-style: normal; text-indent: 0">This application for employment with the SC Department of Social Services must be completed in its entirety. </span><span style="color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 1)"><strong style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-indent: 0">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. </strong></span><span style="color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 1); font-style: normal; text-indent: 0">If such is submitted, this employment application will be considered incomplete and may not be forwarded as eligible for consideration to hiring managers.</span><span style="color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 1)"><br></span><span style="color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 1)"><br></span><span style="color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 1); font-style: normal; text-indent: 0">Must possess a valid driver's license. The employee must be able to communicate effectively (written and orally) and write legibly. May be required to work after hours and/or some overnight travel and must be able to lift approximately 15-20 lbs.</span><span style="color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 1)"><br></span><span style="color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 1)"><br></span><span style="color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 1); font-style: normal; text-indent: 0">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.</span><span style="color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 1)"><br></span><p><span style="color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 1)"><br></span></p><p><span style="color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 1)"><strong>The South Carolina Department of Social Services offers an exceptional benefits package that includes:</strong></span></p><ul type="disc" style="margin-bottom: 3pt"><li style="color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 1)">Health, Dental, Vision, Long Term Disability, and Life Insurance for Employee, Spouse, and Children</li><li style="color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 1)">15 days annual (vacation) leave per year</li><li style="color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 1)">15 days sick leave per year</li><li style="color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 1)">13 paid holidays</li><li style="color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 1)">Paid Parental Leave</li><li style="color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 1)">State Retirement Plan and Deferred Compensation Programs</li></ul><br><span style="color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 1)"><strong style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-indent: 0">Division<span style="font-style: normal; text-indent: 0">: </span></strong></span><span style="color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 1); font-style: normal; text-indent: 0">Office of General Counsel</span><span style="color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 1)"><strong style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-indent: 0"><span style="font-style: normal; text-indent: 0"> /</span></strong></span><span style="color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 1); font-style: normal; text-indent: 0"> <strong>Lexington </strong><strong>County</strong></span>
About this role
Summary
Provides legal services in family court on child and adult protection issues for the county.
Job title
County Attorney I / 61015010
Experience level
entry level
Minimum experience
0+ years exp
Industry
public administration
Location requirements
Lexington County, SC, on-site position, travel may be required
Salary
Not specified
Management role
No
Skills & keywords
Required skills
Juris DoctorSouth Carolina BARlegal servicesfamily court
Preferred skills
None specified
Specializations
child protectionfamily courtadoptionadult protection
Locations
Structured locations inferred from the posting.
Lexington County, SC, USA
On-site Place