Law​/Administration Attorney; Attorney III

Careers at DPH:

Work that makes a difference!

Embracing Service, Inspiring Innovation, Promoting Teamwork, Pursuing Excellence, and Advancing Equity

At the newly established South Carolina Department of Public Health (“DPH”), you will do meaningful work contributing to our mission to protect, promote, and improve the health and well‑being of everyone in South Carolina.

The applicant chosen to fill this position will join a dedicated team of public health attorneys that will have the unique opportunity to advise the state’s first stand‑alone public health agency in 50 years. Consider joining the DPH Office of General Counsel (“OGC”), where you will work in a collaborative and supportive environment where people come first, and we encourage a healthy work‑life balance.

This position offers great state benefits, including 15 days of annual and sick leave per year or more, depending on applicable state service, as well as the option of an Alternate Work Schedule ('AWS') with every other Friday off following one full year of employment.

The Office of General Counsel (“OGC”) is the legal team for the South Carolina Department of Public Health, providing representation and legal advice on a wide range of highly visible state issues. DPH seeks an experienced attorney to join its Administration Team. OGC’s Administration Team attorneys are the agency’s primary legal advisors on the essential administrative services that keep the agency going and make it possible for DPH to accomplish its mission – business management, finance, human resources, information technology and security, compliance, and communications.

• Work under the supervision of the agency’s Chief Counsel for Administration;
• Guide DPH through the labyrinth of federal and state laws governing public contracts and grants;
• Review and provide legal advice on a variety of contractual agreements;
• Advise staff on complex procurements and represent the agency in procurement disputes; and
• Assist in development of procedures and systems to improve agency contract efficiency and compliance.

• Work with the Human Resources office on employment issues;
• Advise DPH’s Information Technology office;
• Coordinate DPH responses to bankruptcy filings;
• Weigh complicated questions concerning employee ethics; and
• Advise the Freedom of Information Office and Compliance Office on privacy and confidentiality.

A juris doctor degree or its equivalent from an accredited law school and experience as a practicing attorney.

Institutions of Higher Learning must be recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation.

• Have at least five (5) years’ experience as a practicing attorney (which may include judicial clerkships);
• Possess a Juris Doctor degree from an ABA‑accredited law school;
• Be a member in good standing of the South Carolina Bar;
• Possess and maintain a valid driver’s license; and
• Have completed trial experiences as required by Rule 403, South Carolina Appellate Court Rules.

Applicants indicating college credit or degree(s) on the application may upload an unofficial copy of the transcript(s) as an attachment to the application. Please note that the agency will require an official, certified copy of the transcript(s) or diploma prior to hiring.

You must provide a resume and legal writing sample with your application. Please do not submit any confidential information and redact if necessary.

• Be trustworthy, self‑motivated, and reliable;
• Possess a strong work ethic and the ability to work independently with minimal supervision;
• Possess strong organizational and…