Assistant Attorney General (Attorney III), Securities

State of South Carolina • Richland County, SC

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Under limited supervision, performs professional legal work for the State, its subdivisions, and officials. Assigned to the Securities Section as Assistant Attorney General. Represents the Securities and Money Services Sections in the investigative stages of securities and money services cases. Following the investigation, make recommendations regarding the appropriate resolution of assigned cases. Prepares pleadings related to assigned cases. Successfully negotiates assigned cases. Represent the Securities and Money Services Sections in the trial or hearing and appellate phases of assigned cases. Perform other duties as assigned by the Division Director or the Attorney General.

Requirements

• A Juris Doctorate Degree
• At least 5 years of experience as a practicing attorney.
• Must be a member and in good standing with the SC Bar.
• Must satisfy Rule 403 requirements.
• Position may be required to travel to court and transport files.
• Some travel is required.

Nice To Haves

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Represents the Securities and Money Services Sections in the investigative stages of securities and money services cases.
• Make recommendations regarding the appropriate resolution of assigned cases.
• Prepares pleadings related to assigned cases.
• Negotiates assigned cases.
• Represent the Securities and Money Services Sections in the trial or hearing and appellate phases of assigned cases.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Division Director or the Attorney General.

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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree