Assistant Attorney General (Attorney II), Opinions

• In response to written requests from both local and statewide public officials, the attorney must conduct independent legal research and draft advisory opinions on a wide variety of legal issues.
• 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 attorney’s legal research or the prior opinions of the Attorney General’s Office.
• May review the work of other attorneys and assist them in both the research and drafting of 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.

• 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) per year.
• Fifteen days of sick leave per year.
• Thirteen paid holidays.
• State Retirement Plan and Deferred Compensation Programs.

Juris Doctorate Degree

Necessary Requirement: Must be a member and in good standing with the South Carolina Bar. Must satisfy Rule 403 requirements.

Additional Requirements:

• Must have excellent writing skills.
• Must be organized and be able to work independently in meeting deadlines.
• Must be familiar with Westlaw and Microsoft Word suite.
• Must be able to transport files to court. 
  
  
  
  
  
  
  

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

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

THIS OFFICE IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY AND AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER.
EEOP Utilization Report available upon request.