Associate Counsel

Job Responsibilities

Who we are:

At the South Carolina Department of Revenue (SCDOR), we are funding a better state to live, work, and play. Offering excellent benefits, hybrid work schedules, tuition assistance, and self-development opportunities, we are a trustworthy partner to our customers and an innovative workplace that supports work-life balance and empowers our employees to reach their highest potential. Open the door to a career at the SCDOR and discover why 93% of our employees agree that they understand how their work directly contributes to the SCDOR's overall success-by collecting 96% of South Carolina's general fund, our team serves with purpose and impacts the success of our community.

Learn more about why you should join our team at dor.sc.gov/careers.

We are looking for teammates who are:

• Able to interpret and apply laws in court decisions

• Able to analyze facts, evidence, and legal instruments

• Knowledgeable of judicial procedures and court rules

• Able to express written and verbal arguments and conclusions clearly and logically

What you will do:

Litigate tax and regulatory matters on behalf of SCDOR, issue the department determinations in protested matters, and provide formal and informal legal advice to SCDOR and its employees.

Primary job duties include:

• Analyze files in both tax and regulatory matters, research the issues raised therein, communicate with the taxpayer and their representatives, and draft Department Determinations regarding the protested matters.

• Conduct research on complex legal issues and draft advisory memos and briefs.

• Represent the Department in all aspects of tax and regulatory litigation in the Administrative Law Court and other courts.

• Research and write appellate briefs and handle oral arguments (as necessary).

• Give formal and informal advice to Department staff and to other state agencies on Department procedures, interpretation or relevant legislation, and other matters of law.

• Communicate the Department's legal positions to other constituent Governmental entities and seek cooperation from other Governmental entities.

Minimum and Additional Requirements

• A Juris Doctor degree or its equivalent from an accredited law school and experience as a practicing attorney

• Must be a member in good standing of the South Carolina Bar

Preferred Qualifications

Preferred qualifications are not required but are considered when setting a starting salary within the hiring range.

• Highly preferred: Strong business litigation experience, LLM in taxation, experience in state and local tax law, or an accounting background

• Knowledge of the laws of South Carolina, including regulatory and tax laws and regulations relevant to Department of Revenue

• Knowledge of general case, statutory and common law

• Thorough knowledge of the judicial and quasi-judicial procedures and rules

• Ability to interpret laws in court decisions

• Ability to analyze facts, evidence, and legal instruments

• Ability to express conclusions and arguments clearly and logically

Additional Comments

• EEO: The SCDOR is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, and pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, including, but not limited to, lactation.

• Training: As an Associate Counsel, you will be mentored in a collegial and collaborative environment to ensure you have the knowledge and skills to successfully perform your job.

• Hours: Flexible hours may be available from 7:00 a.m.

• 6:00 p.m., Monday

• Friday (37.5 hours per week).

• Telework schedule: This position may be eligible to work remotely up to two days per week.

• Ready to apply?

• Apply online and complete the application fully, including all current and previous work history and education.

• You may submit a resume, but it will not be considered as a substitute for completing the entire application.

• Candidates selected to move to the next stage of the hiring process will be contacted to complete an aptitude or skills assessment and personality profile (using Criteria Corp) or a one-way virtual interview (using Spark Hire).

• Candidate selected for hire are required to comply with all SCDOR tax requirements and are subject to a National Criminal Background Check, which includes fingerprinting.