Location : Richland County, SC
Job Type: FTE - Full-Time
Job Number: 191507
Agency: Attorney General's Office
Opening Date: 08/07/2026
Closing Date: 12/31/2026 5:00 PM Eastern
Class Code:: AE30
Position Number::
Normal Work Schedule:: Monday - Friday (8:30 - 5:00)
Pay Grade: Band 7
Hiring Range - Min.: $79,600.00
Hiring Range - Max.: $111,500.00

Job Responsibilities
Under limited supervision, performs professional legal work for the State, its subdivisions, and officials.

• In response to formal written requests from both local and statewide public officials, conducts independent legal research on a wide variety of legal issues in order to prepare an opinion.
• Receives telephone calls from public officials as well as private citizens concerning various legal issues and assists to the extent possible based on either the attorney's legal research or the prior opinions of the Attorney General's Office.
• In response to a formal request or a request sent by email, prepare and draft an opinion in response.
• Reviews the work of other attorneys and assists them in both researching and drafting their own opinions.
• Performs other related duties by the Deputy Attorney General, Chief Deputy Attorney General, and/or Attorney General. Including, but not limited to, special litigation projects as assigned by the Solicitor General or others.

This position also includes an excellent benefits package:

• Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility.
• Paid parental leave.
• Health, dental, vision, long-term disability, and life insurance for employees, spouses, and children.
• Fifteen days of annual (vacation) leave per year.
• Fifteen days of sick leave per year.
• Thirteen paid holidays.
• State Retirement Plan and Deferred Compensation Programs.

Minimum and Additional Requirements

Juris Doctorate Degree and at least five years of experience as a practicing attorney.

Necessary Requirements: Must be a member and in good standing with the South Carolina Bar. Must satisfy Rule 403 requirements.
Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of the laws of South Carolina.
• Knowledge of general case, statutory, and common law.
• Knowledge of judicial and quasi-judicial procedures and rules of guidance.
• Ability to interpret and apply laws in court decisions. Ability to analyze facts, evidence, and legal instruments.
• Ability to express conclusions and arguments clearly and logically.
• Ability to plan and direct the activities of a legal staff.

Additional Comments

DRUG SCREENING, CREDIT CHECK, DELINQUENT TAX CHECK, SLED BACKGROUND CHECK, AND GRIEVANCE CHECK ARE REQUIRED.


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.
01

Are you willing to accept a salary between $79,600-$111,500?

• Yes
• No

02

What is your current salary?
03

Please select all that apply:

• I have a Juris Doctorate Degree
• I am an active member of the SC Bar
• I am a Non-Active Member of the SC Bar
• I am in Good Standing with the SC Bar
• I have satisfied 403 Requirements
• None of the above options apply to me

04

How many years of experience do you have as an experienced practicing attorney?

• No Experience
• Less than five years of experience
• Five or more years of experience

05

Please explain in detail your experience as a practicing attorney. Note: "Failure to provide detailed and complete information may result in your application not being referred."
06

*Please read in its entirety* I acknowledge that a resume may be attached but not substituted for completing the employment application's salary, work history, education, and reference sections. Incomplete applications will not be accepted. Is your application complete?

• Yes
• No

07

Do you have any prior, pending or any grievance matters with the Office of Disciplinary Counsel, Commission on Lawyer Conduct?

• Yes
• No

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