Anderson County is currently on the lookout for a new law director, a position left vacant since the unfortunate passing of Jay Yeager in July. Yeager, who had served the community since 2001, was described as a "dedicated public servant" by his peers. In his absence, former Chancellor James "Jamie" Brooks was appointed by the Anderson County Commission to temporarily fill in as special legal counsel, a position he will hold for the next 90 days starting September 1, as reported by BBBTV12.
Actively seeking to fill the void permanently, Anderson County has opened the application process for qualified attorneys. The full-time position promises a pay of $181,488 per year, alongside additional benefits such as free life insurance and medical, vision, dental, and prescription perks, according to WATE. Candidates have until October 24 to submit their applications, with the Legal Services Advisory Committee set to review submissions on October 28 at 10 a.m.
The selection process looks to place a new director at the helm quickly. Interviews are tentatively scheduled to be conducted in early November with hopes that the new law director could potentially begin their tenure between early December and early January, depending on when the decision is made. This scheduling detail was noted by both BBBTV12 and WBIR.
The appointment of the new law director falls to the discretion of the Anderson County Commission, which will eventually need to approve the candidate suggested by the advisory committee. The Legal Services Advisory Committee, which has reportedly been meeting regularly since early August to navigate the process, will likely bring a candidate before the commission in mid-November for final approval. This follows the unexpected loss of former Law Director Jay Yeager, who was respected for his nearly 23-year tenure, as detailed by WBIR.
