Assistant Attorney General (Attorney III) - Opinions

Assistant Attorney General (Attorney III) - Opinions

Location

Richland County, SC

Job Type

FTE - Full-Time

Job Number

191507

Agency

Attorney Generals Office

Opening Date

08/07/2026

Closing Date

12/31/2026 5:00 PM Eastern

Class Code:

AE30

Position Number:

60010215

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

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
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Job Responsibilities

More about Opinions

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 attorneys legal research or the prior opinions of the Attorney Generals 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.

THIS OFFICE IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY AND AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER.

EEOP Utilization Report available upon request.

We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities. If you have a limitation or disability that requires an accommodation during the application process, please let us know by emailing recruitment@scag.gov

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 applications 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

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.