Closing Date: 8th December, 2025

Description:

Are you an experienced professional looking for new opportunities to further your career? The Human Affairs Commission is seeking a hardworking and dependable candidate just like you to apply! This position will offer great benefits with the state, including 15 days of annual and sick leave per year or more depending on applicable state service.
Under general supervision, the Attorney II reviews and analyzes complaints alleging unlawful discrimination, advises agency personnel regarding potential outcomes and completes other duties as assigned by General Counsel. The Attorney II litigates agency matters before an administrative panel or state circuit when suitable under applicable state law. The Attorney II may serve as advice counsel in administrative proceedings. Matters subject to attorney review are brought pursuant to the SC Human Affairs Law and SC Fair Housing Act and are directly related to Title VII employment and Title VIII Fair Housing protections.

Responsibilities of the Attorney II:

Serve as lead counsel for SCHAC in administrative hearings, state and federal court proceedings, and before partner agencies and community organizations, safeguarding the Commission's interests and advancing civil-rights enforcement.
Perform in-depth legal research and analysis; review discrimination complaints for jurisdiction, sufficiency, and strategic merit, and recommend appropriate litigation or conciliation approaches.
Scrutinize investigative reports for factual accuracy and legal adequacy, issuing determinations on probable cause and advising on next steps to strengthen case outcomes.
Provide authoritative guidance to investigators and program personnel on the Fair Housing Act, Title VII, ADA, ADEA, and related statutes, ensuring all enforcement activities comply with law and policy.
Brief the Commissioner, Deputy Commissioner of Compliance Programs, Division Directors, and Governing Board on complex policy questions and emerging legal risks; design and deliver in-house trainings.
Undertake high-impact assignments and cross-functional initiatives that further SCHAC's mandate to eliminate unlawful discrimination throughout South Carolina.

Minimum and Additional Requirements:
A Juris Doctorate degree or its equivalent from an ABA accredited law school and experience as a practicing attorney. Must be a member in good standing with the South Carolina Bar.

Additional Requirements:

This position will require constant public contact.
Occasional travel required.

Applicants indicating college credit or degree(s) on the application will be required to bring a copy of college transcript to the interview. A copy of the transcript may also be uploaded as an attachment to the application, if required by the hiring department or if desired by the applicant. Please note that some areas of the Agency may require an official, certified copy of the transcript prior to hiring or within a specific timeframe required by that area, after hiring. Failure to produce an official, certified transcript may result in not being hired or termination.

Additional Comments:
The SC Human Affairs Commission is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, including, but not limited, to lactation), national origin, age (40 or older), disability or genetic information.

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 Human Affairs Commission offers an exceptional benefits package for full time (FTE) employees:

Health, dental, vision, long-term disability, and life insurance for employees, spouse, and children. Click here for additional information.
15 days annual (vacation) leave per year
15 days sick leave per year
13 paid holidays
Paid Parental Leave
S.C. Deferred Compensation Program available (S.C. Deferred Compensation)
Retirement benefit choices *
State Retirement Plan (SCRS)
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.