CSS County Attorney III - Pee-Dee Region

Salary: $80,000.00 - $111,500.00 Annually

Location : Statewide, SC

Job Type: FTE - Full-Time

Job Number: 180052

Agency: Department of Social Services

Division: Child Support Enforcement

Opening Date: 09/05/2025

Closing Date: Continuous

Residency Requirement: No

Class Code:: AE30

Position Number:: Pee-Dee Region Continuous

Normal Work Schedule:: Monday - Friday (8:30 - 5:00)

Pay Grade: GEN12

Hiring Range - Min.: $80,000.00

Hiring Range - Max.: $111,500.00

Opening Date: 09/05/2025

EEO Statement: Equal Opportunity Employer

Agency Specific Application Procedures:: All applicants must apply online. All correspondence from DSS Human Resources will be made through electronic mail, unless otherwise indicated.

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

Job Responsibilities

*** Multiple Positions Available in Pee Dee Region ***

(Chesterfield, Clarendon, Darlington, Dillon, Florence, Georgetown, Horry, Lee, Marion, Marlboro, Sumter, and Williamsburg)

Do you have a passion to provide meaningful contributions to your community? Would you like to be part of an organization whose central mission is helping to protect, stabilize and strengthen the lives of South Carolina's children, families, and vulnerable adults? If so, the SC Department of Social Services has the right job opportunity for you!

Job Duties:

The Child Support Services County Attorney III is responsible for the preparation of Child Support Cases for Family Court; performance of activities in Court; the follow-up on these cases, including parent locate and processing of interstate cases; and is responsible for providing general child support services to clients as required or needed.

Represents out-of-state petitioners in reciprocal support suits and monitors outgoing UIFSA cases.

Negotiates complex settlement of Child Support cases with opposing counsel.

Prepares and monitors pleadings and preparation of cases for judicial hearings.

Responsible for trial of cases and appearance at Court or other judicial hearings.

Assists in coordinating at county level interrelationship between CSSD and Family Court personnel.

Handles appeals resulting from child support cases.

Performs job delivery and/or performance with positive or appropriate customer service delivery to clients, the public, and co-workers as an integral requirement.

Will be required to perform Red Cross shelter/emergency response duties as directed.

Performs related duties as required.

Minimum and Additional Requirements

A Juris Doctor Degree from an ABA accredited law school and three (3) years experience as a practicing attorney.

Necessary Special Requirement: Must be a member of the SC BAR.

Experience as a DSS Attorney preferred.

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.

Additional Comments

This application for employment with the SC Department of Social Services must be completed in its entirety. 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. If such is submitted, this employment application will be considered incomplete and may not be forwarded as eligible for consideration to hiring managers.

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.

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.

The South Carolina Department of Social Services offers an exceptional benefits package that includes:

Health, Dental, Vision, Long Term Disability, and Life Insurance for Employee, Spouse, and Children

15 days annual (vacation) leave per year

15 days sick leave per year

13 paid holidays

Paid Parental Leave

State Retirement Plan and Deferred Compensation ProgramsDivision: Office of General Counsel / Pee-Dee Region

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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Have you ever been terminated or forced to resign from any job? If (Yes), please explain below.

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I understand that Supplemental Questions are considered part of your official state 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. If you have any periods of time when you were not employed, you must also list those periods on your employment application. A resume cannot be substituted for completing work history and education sections of the employment application. Employment application may be considered incomplete and not forwarded. I have read and acknowledge the above.

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No

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I understand that by completion and submission of this application, that if I possess educational credentials that qualify me for the available DSS positions, I will be required to provide a certified official transcript, if selected for the position.

Yes

No

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I understand that it is my responsibility to provide a certified official college transcript within two (2) weeks of employment in the event I am offered a position at the Department of Social Services.

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No

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If you selected "Yes" that you are a Veteran, are you able to provide a Member 4, Service 2-Copy, or NGB22 DD-214?

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No

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Have you ever been employed by the State of South Carolina? If yes, please provide the state agency/agencies.

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How did you hear about this job opportunity?

HR Recruiter

DSS Employee

Careers Website

Indeed

LinkedIn

SCWORKS

College/University Job Portal

Social Media (Facebook, Instagram, etc.)

Radio/TV/Billboard

Other

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If you selected "Other" or "DSS Employee" in the previous question, please list the source below.

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Do you have a Juris Doctorate Degree?

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Pease provide the date you received your degree.

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Do you have at least three (3) years of experience as a Practicing Attorney? If (Yes), please provide a summary of your experience.

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Are you a member of the South Carolina Bar? If (Yes), please provide South Carolina Bar admission, date(s) and year(s).

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Are you willing and able to work in Aiken County?

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Are you willing and able to work in Bamberg County?

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Are you willing and able to work in Barnwell County?

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Are you willing and able to work in Chester County?

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Are you willing and able to work in Edgefield County?

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Are you willing and able to work in Kershaw County?

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Are you willing and able to work in Lancaster County?

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Are you willing and able to work in Lexington County?

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Are you willing and able to work in McCormick County?

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Are you willing and able to work in Richland County?

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Are you willing and able to work in Saluda County?

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Are you willing and able to work in Union County?

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Are you willing and able to work in York County?

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