Assistant Attorney General (Attorney II) - Civil

Assistant Attorney General (Attorney II) - Civil

Location

Richland County, SC

Job Type

FTE - Full-Time

Job Number

187933

Agency

Attorney Generals Office

Opening Date

05/04/2026

Closing Date

6/30/2026 5:00 PM Eastern

Residency Requirement

No

Class Code:

AE20

Position Number:

61159376

Normal Work Schedule:

Monday - Friday (8:30 - 5:00)

Pay Grade

GEN11

Hiring Range - Min.

$66,400.00

Hiring Range - Max.

$119,500.00

Opening Date

05/04/2026

EEO Statement

Equal Opportunity Employer

Agency Specific Application Procedures:

All applicants must apply via careers.sc.gov. Failure to provide detailed and complete information will result in your application not being referred.

Veteran Preference Statement

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

• Description
• Benefits
• Questions

Job Responsibilities

Under general supervision, primarily provides legal advice, counsel, and representation to the State, State agencies, and officials relating to civil litigation and other non-criminal matters.

• Provides legal advice, counsel, and representation to the State, and as directed, to State agencies, public officials, and political subdivisions of the State (collectively the State).
• Manages caseload, and researches and prepares high-quality documents.
• Represents the State, and as directed, State agencies, public officials, and political subdivisions of the State (collectively the State), and its interests in contested matters by appearing in all courts at all levels.
• Coordinates enforcement of the South Carolina Underground Facility Damage Prevention Act (the SC811 Act)
• Serves as extradition hearing officer for the State of South Carolina.
• Serves as attorney to the State Employee Grievance Committee.
• Serves as coordinator for all FOIA requests sent to the Attorney Generals Office, and provides legal advice and counsel to all employees of the Office on all matters relating to FOIA.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

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

J.D. Degree. Must be a member of the South Carolina Bar and have satisfied the 403 requirements.

Additional Requirements:

• Position may require overnight travel.
• Position may require employee to work evenings and weekends.
• Position requires a valid drivers license.
• Position may be required to travel and transport files.

Preferred Qualifications

Knowledge of the laws of South Carolina. Ability to communicate effectively. Ability to interpret and apply laws and judicial decisions.

Additional Comments

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

THIS OFFICE IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY AND AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER.

EEOP Utilization Report available upon request.

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 $66,400.00 - $119,500.00?

• Yes
• No

02

What is your current salary?

03

Do you have a Juris Doctorate degree, are you an active member in good standing with the SC Bar, and have you satisfied the 403 requirements?

• Yes
• No

04

If you are not a member in good standing of the South Carolina Bar and have not completed the 403 requirements, are you eligible and willing to take the next South Carolina Bar examination and complete the required certifications?

• Yes
• No

05

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

• No Experience
• Less than one year of experience
• 1-2 years of experience
• 3-4 years of experience
• 5 or more years of experience

06

Do you have any prior or pending grievance matter(s) with the Office of Disciplinary Counsel or Commission on Lawyer Conduct?

• Yes
• No

07

• Please read in its entirety* I acknowledge that a resume may be attached but not substituted for completing the employment applications salary, work history, education, and reference sections. Incomplete applications will not be accepted. Is your application complete?
• Yes
• No

Required Question

Employer State of South Carolina

Agency Attorney Generals Office Address 1000 Assembly Street, Dennis Bldg.

Columbia, South Carolina, 29201

Phone 803-734-3970

The language used in this document does not create an employment contract between the employee and the agency. This document does not create any contractual rights or entitlements. The agency reserves the right to revise the content of this document, in whole or in part. No promises or assurances, whether written or oral, which are contrary to or inconsistent with the terms of this paragraph create any contract of employment.