Assistant Attorney General (Attorney III), General and Special Prosecution

Assistant Attorney General (Attorney III), General and Special Prosecution Location Richland County, SC

Job Type: Full-Time Job Number: 000000 Agency: Attorney Generals Office Opening Date: January 1, 2026 Closing Date: June 30, 2026, 5:00 PM Eastern Class Code: AE40 Position Number: 60009946 Normal Work Schedule: Monday - Friday (8:30 - 5:00)

Hiring Range: $79,600.00 - $104,000.00 Pay Grade: GEN12

Job Responsibilities:

• Prosecutors get to travel throughout the state and handle a variety of cases; everything from drug cases to murders, hit and runs to human trafficking. • You'll have the opportunity to work with various law enforcement agencies, different defense bars, and appear before judges across the state. • On this team, you'll be able to grow your litigation skills and have the chance to work on impactful legislation. • Check out some of the cases we've worked on recently! • State V. John Blauvelt as seen on 48 Hours • First Human Trafficking Guilty Trial Verdict • Guilty verdict in 35-year-old no-body homicide cold case • Murder Conviction in Spartanburg County • Guilty Plea in Manslaughter case after locating the missing body

Benefits:

• 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 five or more years of practicing experience, preferably in a Public Defenders or Solicitors Office or equivalent Criminal Prosecution/Defence experience • Must be a member and in good standing with the South Carolina Bar • Must satisfy Rule 403 requirements

Additional Requirements:

• Position may require travel overnight • Position may require travel and transporting files

Preferred Qualifications:

• Must be organized and able to work independently to meet deadlines • Requires excellent written and oral advocacy skills • Must have criminal court experience

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

THIS OFFICE IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY AND AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER.

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.

Application Questions:

1. Are you willing to accept a salary between $79,600-$104,000? Yes No
2. What is your current salary?
3. Do you have a Juris Doctorate degree, an active member in good standing with the SC Bar, and have you satisfied the 403 requirements? Yes No
4. 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
5. 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
6. 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."
7. Do you have any prior, pending, or any grievance matters with the Office of Disciplinary Counsel, Commission on Lawyer Conduct? Yes No

Acknowledgement:

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

Employer Information:

State of South Carolina Agency: Attorney Generals Office Address: 1000 Assembly Street, Dennis Bldg., Columbia, South Carolina, 29201 Phone: 803-734-3970

Disclaimer:

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.