Associate Counsel

Salary : $56,210.00 - $104,000.00 Annually

Location : Lexington County, SC

Job Type : FTE - Full-Time

Job Number : 170805

Agency : Department of Revenue

Division : General Counsel

Opening Date : 01 / 08 / 2025

Closing Date : 1 / 20 / 2025 11 : 59 PM Eastern

Class Code : : AE30

Position Number : : 60033747

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

Pay Band : Band 7

Hiring Range - Min. : $56,210.00

Hiring Range - Max. : $104,000.00

Opening Date : 01 / 08 / 2025

EEO Statement : Equal Opportunity Employer

Agency Specific Application Procedures : : 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.

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

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.

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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 :

As Associate Counsel, you will 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 :

Minimum and Additional Requirements

Preferred Qualifications

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

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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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Salary : $56,210 - $104,000