Attorney VI

A Government Entity

  • Lexington, SC
  • 20 Years
  • Full Time
  • 61113645
  • 132,900 - 252,500 / Yearly
  • Not Specified
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Closing Date: 19th May, 2026

Description:

Job Responsibilities:
  • Attorney VI:
  • This position will serve as Commission Chief Legal Officer managing employees, including staff attorneys, in the Legal Department. Perform legal and administrative duties. Specific duties include but are not limited to the following:
  • Manage the personnel, including attorneys, of the Legal Department. Management includes assigning attorneys to cases and follow-up with attorneys on case progress. Review draft Commission Orders written by the Legal Department and provide feedback to personnel on Commission Orders and Directives.
  • Draft final orders in accordance with motions and directives of Commissioners. Unless extraordinary circumstances exist, ensure that final Commission Orders are issued no later than 30 days after the Commissioners' decisions. Review the various other documents requested by Commission and staff. Handle complex litigation in cases before the Commission. Conduct complex legal research and prepare memorandums concerning legislative acts and court decisions. Compile Commission Staff Agenda Recommendations document for distribution to Commissioners.
  • Assist in formulating and administering Commission policies and procedures. Provide legal advice on Commission policies and procedures. Remain up to date on relevant laws and regulations that pertain to the Commission. Train new and existing Commission attorneys in the Legal Department on relevant state laws, federal laws, regulations, and Commission processes/procedures.
  • Respond to inquiries from staff and the public concerning legal aspects of the Commission's duties and functions and provide information and documentation in response.
  • Attend hearings and public meetings to provide legal advice on evidentiary and other issues to the Commissioners.
  • Complete other duties as assigned.

Minimum and Additional Requirements:
A Juris Doctorate degree from an accredited law school, a member in good standing with the South Carolina Bar, and at least 25 years of law practice experience, and at least 15 years providing legal advice to special purpose districts and county or city council boards or commissions, and at least 20 years of law firm practice management experience while managing a team of 5 or more and at least 2 years of law firm practice management experience managing a team of 30 or more.

Additional Qualifications:
  • Ability to interpret and apply laws to judicial decisions.
  • Extensive knowledge of the laws of South Carolina.
  • Must have working knowledge of the theories of legal research.
  • Must have a strong and extensive background in regulatory practices with a thorough understanding of the procedures and duties of administrative agencies.
  • Must have good communication and writing skills and ability to explain technical matters in simplified terms.
  • Must have ability to interpret and apply federal and state law, rules and regulations pertaining to the administration and implementation of utility regulation.
  • Must be able to work independently and make day-to-day decisions inherent of the position.
  • Position may involve working non-traditional hours and overnight travel.

Additional Comments:
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.