Salary: $80,000.00 - $92,900.00 Annually
Location : Richland County, SC
Job Type: FTE - Full-Time
Job Number: 25-131
Agency: State Law Enforcement Division (SLED)
Opening Date: 10/14/2025
Closing Date: 10/26/2025 11:59 PM Eastern
Residency Requirement: Yes
Class Code:: AE20
Position Number:: 61151680
Normal Work Schedule:: Monday - Friday (8:30 - 5:00)
Pay Grade: GEN11
Hiring Range - Min.: $80,000.00
Hiring Range - Max.: $92,900.00
Opening Date: 10/14/2025
EEO Statement: Equal Opportunity Employer
Agency Specific Application Procedures:: All applicants must complete the on-line State application to include all current and previous work history and education. A resume will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application, nor will it be used to determine if an applicant has met the qualifications for the position.
Residency Requirement (specifics):: Candidate must reside in or be willing to relocate to within a 50-mile radius from SLED Headquarters located at 4400 Broad River Road, Columbia, SC.
Veteran Preference Statement: South Carolina is making our Veterans a priority for employment in state agencies and institutions.

Job Responsibilities
About SLED
The South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED) is a premier statewide law enforcement agency dedicated to serving and protecting the citizens of South Carolina. With a proud history rooted in integrity, professionalism, and public service, SLED is committed to providing high-quality investigative, intelligence, and forensic services to support law enforcement agencies across the state.

At SLED, we value dedication, ethical conduct, accountability, and a strong commitment to justice. Our agency plays a vital role in maintaining public safety and supporting criminal justice efforts at the local, state, and federal levels. From advanced forensic science to homeland security, criminal investigations, and criminal justice information systems, SLED's diverse responsibilities make it one of the most dynamic law enforcement agencies in the state.

We foster a professional work environment where teamwork, respect, and continuous improvement are fundamental. Our employees are held to the highest standards and are given opportunities to grow within a mission-driven organization that makes a meaningful difference in South Carolina communities.

Learn more about why you should join our team at
General Responsibility:
Serve as an attorney representing SLED working in SLED's Office of General Counsel. Perform all necessary and assigned legal tasks and responsibilities to support SLED and SLED's Office of General Counsel.

Specific Duties:

• Advise and represent SLED and SLED personnel on a variety of legal matters, including e-discovery, extraditions, and compliance with South Carolina's FOIA.
• Perform professional legal research into criminal justice issues and prepare legal analysis, responses, briefs, guidance, and other legal documents.
• Collaborate with other state, local, and federal law enforcement agencies and prosecutors as needed.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as requested or assigned by the Chief of SLED or SLED's General Counsel.

Minimum and Additional Requirements

• Juris Doctorate degree from an accredited law school and experience as a practicing attorney.
• Must possess excellent writing and communication skills with attention to detail.
• Must possess the ability to provide competent legal guidance and advice on the application of state and federal laws, regulations, and policies that affect SLED and SLED personnel.
• Must reside or be willing to relocate to within 50 miles of SLED Headquarters.

Additional Comments
South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED) is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, including, but not limited, to lactation), national origin, age (40 or older), disability or genetic information.
SLED offers an exceptional benefits package for FTE positions 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

Supplemental questions are considered part of the official application. Any misrepresentation of yourself may be grounds for disqualification.

Conditional selection based on candidate education, training, experience, oral interviews and clearance of background investigation.
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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Do you have a Juris Doctorate degree from an accredited law school?

• Yes
• No

02

Are you a member of the South Carolina Bar?

• Yes
• No

03

Do you have any experience performing legal work for a law enforcement agency?

• Yes
• No

04

Please describe any relevant experience in detail.
05

If offered the position, are you willing to accept a salary offer between $80,000 and $92,900?

• Yes
• No

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Do you reside in or are you willing to relocate to within a 50 mile radius of SLED Headquarters in Columbia, SC?

• Yes
• No

07

I understand that these supplemental questions are an official part of this application and I understand that any attempt to misrepresent myself may be grounds for disqualification.

• Yes
• No

08

As part of the application process, are you willing to submit to a background investigation to include: a criminal history check, driving record, history of drug use, employer and personal reference checks?

• Yes
• No

09

I have read each question carefully and affirm or attest that all questions answered are true and correct?

• Yes
• No

10

Will you need reasonable accommodations to participate in the selection procedures (e.g., interview, written tests, or job demonstrations)? If yes, contact the human resources office of the S.C. Law Enforcement Division.

• Yes
• No

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How did you learn about this career opportunity? (Careers.SC.Gov; LinkedIn; Employee Referral; Career Fair; Direct E-Mail; Etc.) Please specify below.
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