Associate General Counsel
Job Details
Posting Number: STA00373PO26
Job Family: Legal Services
Job Function: General Counsel
USC Market Title: Associate General Counsel
Job Level: P4 - Professional
Business Title (Internal Title): Associate General Counsel
Campus: Columbia
Work County: Richland
College/Division: Office of General Counsel
Department: OGC Office of General Counsel
State Pay Range: Unclassified
USC Market Range: MRP - $149,910 $194,883 $239,856
Anticipated Hiring Range: Salary commensurate with qualifications
Location of Vacancy: Columbia, SC
Part/Full Time: Full Time
Hours per Week: 37.5
Work Schedule: Standard work hours are Monday through Friday from 8:30am-5:00pm with one hour for lunch. Must be willing to work a flexible schedule in support of office needs.
Basis: 12 months
Job Search Category: Human Resources/Legal
About University of South Carolina
From the Upstate to the Lowcountry, the University of South Carolina system is transforming the lives of South Carolinians through the impact of our eight institutions and 20 locations throughout the state. More than 50,000 students are enrolled at one of eight institutions, including the research campus in Columbia and comprehensive four-year universities in Aiken, Upstate and Beaufort. In addition, our Palmetto College campuses in Salkehatchie, Union, Lancaster and Sumter enable students to earn associate or bachelor’s degrees through a combination of in-person, online or blended learning. All of our system institutions place strong emphasis on service — helping to build healthier, more educated communities in South Carolina and beyond.
Advertised Job Summary
Serves as Associate General Counsel for the University of South Carolina. Provides legal representation, advice and counsel to officials, administrators, academic units, and departments with the University. Oversees and directs complex subject areas within the Office of General Counsel. Represents the University in State and Federal courts, and in internal and external administrative hearings and proceedings.
Job Related Minimum Required Education and Experience
- Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school.
- Member in good standing with the South Carolina Bar.
- Four or more years of job related experience.
Preferred Qualifications
- 10 years of experience as practicing attorney.
- Prior experience representing South Carolina State Government Agencies.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
- Superior organizational and communication skills (including both oral and written communications).
- Sound analytical and research skills.
- Ability to interpret and apply laws, regulations, judicial decisions and policies.
- Knowledge of the laws of South Carolina.
- Ability to multi-task efficiently and effectively.
- Strong inter-personal skills.
Job Duties
Job Duty: Serves as primary attorney to represent or advise officials, administrators, academic units and departments across the USC System of campuses. Within the Office of the General Counsel, oversees and is responsible for the efficient provision of legal advise and counsel in complex subject areas. Meet with USC officials, administrators and employees and issues legal opinions and memoranda. Essential Function: Yes Percentage of Time: 55
Job Duty: Drafts, negotiates, reviews and approves for signature by USC contracts and agreements to which USC is a party. Essential Function: Yes Percentage of Time: 20
Job Duty: In consultation with USC Communications, collects, reviews and redacts as necessary, documents responsive to Freedom of Information Act requests received by USC. Collects documents and responds to subpoenas received by USC. Essential Function: Yes Percentage of Time: 10
Job Duty: Represents USC in state and federal courts and before various internal and external administrative or regulatory bodies. Assists outside counsel assigned by USC’s insurance liability carrier or otherwise engaged by the Office of General Counsel to represent USC in litigation or administrative hearings. Prepares or assists in the preparation of pleadings, discovery documents, position statements and briefs. Essential Function: Yes Percentage of Time: 10
Job Duty: Serve as the Office of General Counsel’s representative on various USC committees and work groups, as assigned by the General Counsel. Performs such other duties and responsibilities as may be assigned by General Counsel. Essential Function: Yes Percentage of Time: 5
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