State of South Carolina
Organization: Attorney General's Office
Department: Post-Conviction Relief
Job Title: Assistant Attorney General (Attorney II)
Experience: Minimum 0-5 years as an experienced practicing attorney
Location: Richland County, SC
Salary: $64,417-$85,476 per year
Employment Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 172229
Class Code: AE20
Position Number: 61050204
Work Schedule: Monday-Friday (8:30-5:00), with potential for telework
Agency: Equal Opportunity Employer
Application Deadline: Continuous
Job Responsibilities:
- Under limited supervision, performs professional legal work for the State, its subdivisions, and officials.
- Assigned to the PCR Section as Assistant Attorney General.
- Review applications, calendar returns, and prepare proper pleadings and responses to applications, motions, or other pleadings.
- Represent the State at court hearings as scheduled in assigned circuits and elsewhere, as required.
- Prepare all proposed orders requested by the presiding judge.
- Represent the State on all appeals of post-conviction relief cases handled in the circuit court when appealed to the Supreme Court and Court of Appeals.
- Prepare and serve appeals on behalf of the State in all cases in which relief is granted.
- Prepare necessary petitions, returns, or briefs for filing with the appropriate appellate court.
- Prepare a roster of cases to be heard and issue to appropriate parties or individuals.
- Ensure witness letters and subpoenas are prepared and forwarded for mailing and/or service.
- Arrange for transportation of post-conviction relief applicants to hearings.
- Identify witnesses needed to defend PCR action.
- Collect and review incoming mail, provide appropriate processing instructions, and ensure all due dates are noted on the attorney and legal assistant calendar.
- Perform related duties required or assigned by the division director or section supervisor.
- Promptly advise victim advocates of any developments or status of assigned cases.
- Responsible for ensuring LawBase and Worldox are properly and promptly updated to reflect action and documents generated/received in all cases.
- Maintain an accurate calendar of all due dates.
- Respond to telephone calls and written requests for advice or assistance in a timely manner.
- Responsible for maintaining organized and up-to-date files.
Benefits:
- Eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness.
- Paid parental leave.
- Health, dental, vision, long-term disability, and life insurance for employees, spouses, and children.
- 15 days of annual (vacation) leave per year.
- 15 days of sick leave per year.
- 13 paid holidays.
- State Retirement Plan and Deferred Compensation Programs.
Minimum and Additional Requirements:
- Juris Doctorate degree.
- Must be a member and in good standing with the South Carolina Bar.
- Must satisfy Rule 403 requirements.
- Position may require overnight travel.
- Position may require employees to work evenings and weekends.
- Position requires frequent driving.
- Position may be required to travel to court and transport files.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Well-organized with a demonstrated ability to work independently.
- Proficient in legal research and writing with excellent oral advocacy skills.
- Good computer skills and knowledge of Word.
- Able to transport files to and from court.
- May require some overnight travel.
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.
Salary Information:
- Hiring range: $64,417-$85,476 per year.
- FTE - Full-Time.
- Band 5 pay band.
- Normal work schedule: Monday-Friday (8:30-5:00).
- Eligible for telework.
Application Procedure:
- All applicants must apply via .
- Failure to provide detailed and complete information may result in your application not being referred.
- South Carolina is making our Veterans a priority for employment in state agencies and institutions.
Supplemental Questionnaire:
- Are you willing to accept a salary between $64,417-$85,476?
Yes
No
- What is your current salary?
- 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
- How many years of experience do you have as an experienced practicing attorney?
No Experience
0-5 years of experience
5 or more years of experience
- If you are not a member in good standing of the South Carolina Bar, are you eligible and willing to take the next South Carolina Bar examination?
Yes
No
- 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."
- Do you have any prior, pending, or any grievance matters with the Office of Disciplinary Counsel, Commission on Lawyer Conduct?
Yes
No
- 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
Organization: Attorney General's Office
Department: Post-Conviction Relief
Job Title: Assistant Attorney General (Attorney II)
Experience: Minimum 0-5 years as an experienced practicing attorney
Location: Richland County, SC
Salary: $64,417-$85,476 per year
Employment Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 172229
Class Code: AE20
Position Number: 61050204
Work Schedule: Monday-Friday (8:30-5:00), with potential for telework
Agency: Equal Opportunity Employer
Application Deadline: Continuous
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