Attorney III

• Prosecutes violations of the Ethics Reform Act pursuant to the Administrative Procedures Act, to include coordinating complaint investigations and preparing settlement documents in cases that resolve prior to a hearing.  
• Interprets Commission policies and establishes practices and procedures for legal activities of the Commission.  
• Conducts training sessions across a variety of platforms on the roles and responsibilities of public servants, to include government attorneys, under the Ethics Reform Act. 
• Represents the Commission before the Administrative Law Court, Circuit Court, Court of Appeals and/or Supreme Court.  
• Prepares and presents Commission opinions to ensure proper interpretation and application of the Ethics Reform Act. 
• Furnishes legal advice to the Executive Director, Commission, and staff regarding the Ethics Reform Act when necessary. 
• Performs other related duties as requested by the Executive Director or General Counsel.  

• Candidate must possess a juris doctor degree from an accredited law school and membership in good standing with the South Carolina Bar.

• Candidate must have knowledge of South Carolina law and procedure.
• Candidate must have the ability to interpret and apply laws, court decisions, and administrative guidance. 
• Candidate must have the ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.  
• Candidate must be able to work with independence and discretion, maintaining strict confidentiality at all times.  
• Candidate must possess the ability to independently manage assigned cases and prioritize workload. 

Incomplete applications will not be accepted.

Please contact Ami Franklin at ami@ethics.sc.gov with any questions.