Associate General Counsel (Attorney III) - S.C. Department of Motor Vehicles

Job Summary

The South Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles (SCDMV) is seeking a business-minded, execution-driven, attorney to help formulate agency legal strategies. If you are ready to put your legal knowledge and litigation skills to work in support of our agency and the citizens of South Carolina, then come join the SCDMV!

This position is in the Office of General Counsel, at SCDMV Headquarters in Blythewood, SC.

Responsibilities of the Attorney III

• Works closely with various divisions and offices to identify legal problems and guides establishment of operating procedures, especially in regard to contracts and procurement. Advises agency employees regarding contracts, procurement, and data security issues.

• Provides legal counsel to financial responsibility office on approval and monitoring of self-insured companies, including litigation as needed.

• Provides legal counsel to the Office of Inspector General regarding vehicle dealer and driver training school regulation; litigates cases and appeals.

• Responds to legal inquiries from the public and from other government agencies, especially in regard to contracts, procurement, bankruptcy, probate, and trust issues.

• Advises employees on policy and operating procedures resulting from the enactment or amendment of legislation, regulations and court decisions. Works with Office of Training and Change Management to create training materials; conducts training as needed.

• Prepares memoranda, briefs, and/or proposed orders in the context of court cases and administrative appeals.

• Researches and prepares legal opinions for use of department employees.

• Represents the department in litigation, including actions in the Office of Motor Vehicle Hearings, the Administrative Law Court, and other state trial and appellate courts, as assigned.

• Secondary attorney for titles, taxes, road use fees (RUF), infrastructure maintenance fees (IMF), IFTA, IRP, personnel, and driver’s license issues.

• Perform other duties as required.