Attorney V

Salary: $110,800.00 - $210,500.00 Annually

Location : Lexington County, SC

Job Type: FTE - Full-Time

Job Number: 179274

Agency: Public Service Commission

Opening Date: 08/13/2025

Closing Date: 9/2/2025 11:59 PM Eastern

Agency Specific Application Procedures:: All applicants must apply online.

Class Code:: AE50

Position Number:: 60024595

Normal Work Schedule:: Other

Normal Work Schedule (Other):: Monday - Friday (8:15am - 4:45pm)

Pay Grade: GEN14

Hiring Range - Min.: $110,800.00

Hiring Range - Max.: $119,000.00

Opening Date: 08/13/2025

EEO Statement: Equal Opportunity Employer

Veteran Preference Statement: South Carolina is making our Veterans a priority for employment in state agencies and institutions.

Job Responsibilities

Are you an experienced professional looking for new opportunities to further your career? The South Carolina Public Service 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.

Responsibilities of the Attorney V:

To serve as a senior attorney participating in planning legal and administrative activities and handling complex issues or litigation on a regular basis. Under limited supervision, the Attorney V will advise the Commissioners and staff of legal and technical issues present in the matters that come before the Commission; draft orders; respond to various inquiries; perform legal services; and provide professional advice on legal matters. In this position you will:

Conduct complex legal research and prepare memorandums concerning legal issues, legislative acts and court decisions. Serve as a Hearing Examiner for cases involving Application of Certificate for telecommunications providers.

Draft final orders in accordance with motions and directives of Commissioners. Review various other documents as requested by the Commission and staff. Draft, edit, and review, legal advisory memorandums, proposed motions, Commission Orders, and issue Hearing Examiner Directives.

Assist in formulating and administering Commission policies and procedures. Provide legal advice on Commission policies and procedures.

Manage workflow for timeliness and statutory compliance, to ensure compliance with laws, policy, and statutes. Deliver legal advisory memos, orders and other work product to Commissioners within department timeline 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 tasks as assigned by the Chief Staff Attorney.

Minimum and Additional Requirements

A juris doctor degree from an accredited law school, a member of the South Carolina Bar, and ten (10) years of regulatory or trial experience as a practicing attorney that includes writing, drafting, researching and making arguments/presentations. Consideration may be given for utility experience in lieu of the regulatory or trial experience, up to two (2) of these years may be spent as a judicial law clerk.

Additional Requirements:

Ability to interpret and apply laws and judicial decisions.

Working knowledge of the theories of legal research.

Extensive knowledge of the laws of South Carolina.

Incumbent must have a strong and extensive background in practicing before various courts and/or jurisdictions or agencies.

Incumbent must have good communication and writing skills and ability to explain technical matters in simplified terms.

Incumbent must have ability to interpret and apply federal and state law, rules and regulations pertaining to the administration and implementation of utility regulation.

Position may involve working non-traditional hours and overnight travel.

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 Department 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.

Upon hiring, candidate must submit official college transcript or diploma for degree(s) obtained.

Additional Comments

The Public Service 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.

Benefits for State Employees

The state of South Carolina offers eligible employees generous benefits, including health and dental insurance; retirement and savings plan options; and paid vacation and sick leave. Plus, work-life balance programs such as telecommuting and flexible work schedules are available to employees of some state agencies.

Insurance Benefits

Eligible employees may enroll in health insurance, which includes prescription coverage and wellness benefits. Other available insurance benefits include dental, vision, term life insurance, long term disability and flexible spending accounts for health and child care expenses.

Retirement Benefits

State employees are also offered retirement plan options, including defined benefit and defined contribution plans. Additionally, eligible employees may elect to participate in the South Carolina Deferred Compensation Program, which is a voluntary, supplemental retirement savings plan offering 401(k) and 457 plan options.

Workplace Benefits

State employees may also be eligible for other benefits, including tuition assistance; holiday, annual and sick leave; and discounts on purchases, travel and more.

Note: The benefits above are available to most state employees, with the exception of those in temporary positions. Employees in temporary grant and time-limited positions may be eligible for all, some or none of these benefits as benefits are associated with each position type. For these positions, contact the hiring agency to determine what benefits may be available.

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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 or reviewed to determine if an applicant has met the qualifications for the position. I have read and acknowledge the above statement.

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Do you have a juris doctor degree from an accredited law school?

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No

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Are you a member in good standing with the South Carolina Bar?

Yes

No

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Which of the following best describes your experience?

At least 10 years of regulatory or trial experience as a practicing attorney that includes writing, drafting, researching and making arguments/presentation.

At least 10 years of utility experience with up to two (2) of these years as a judicial law clerk.

None of the above.

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