CSS Attorney III

Position: CSS Attorney III / 61015050
Location: Columbia

Salary: $79,600.00 - $ Annually
Location : Richland County, SC
Job Type: FTE - Full-Time
Job Number: 184779
Agency: Department of Social Services
Division: Child Support Enforcement
Opening Date: 02/03/2026
Closing Date: 2/17/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
Residency Requirement: No
Class Code:: AE30
Position Number::
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Work Schedule:

: Monday - Friday (8:30 - 5:00)
Pay Grade: GEN
12
Hiring Range - Min.: $79,600.00
Hiring Range - Max.: $
Opening Date: 02/03/2026
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
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 CSS 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.

• Ensures that personal identifying information (PII) is properly used, accessed, safeguarding systems, equipment and data.

• Assist Regional Director and regional case manager supervisors in training new attorneys and case managers. Advises regional case managers in assigned counties.

• Performs related duties as required, to include Red Cross or emergency shelter duty as assigned.

Minimum and Additional Requirements

A Juris Doctor Degree from an ABA accredited law school and 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 Programs

Division: Office of General Counsel / Richland County
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…