Assistant Attorney General (Attorney II), Securities

State of South Carolina • Richland County, SC

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About The Position

The Assistant Attorney General is assigned to the Securities Section and performs professional legal work for the State, its subdivisions, and officials under limited supervision. The position represents the Securities and Money Services Sections in the investigative stages of securities and money services cases, recommends appropriate resolutions after investigations, prepares pleadings, negotiates assigned cases, and represents the sections in trial, hearing, and appellate proceedings. Other duties may be assigned by the Division Director or the Attorney General.

The position may require travel to court and transporting files; some travel is required. Employment is subject to drug screening, a credit check, a delinquent tax check, and SLED background checks.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor degree.
• Three or more years of experience as a practicing attorney.
• Must be an active member in good standing with the SC Bar.
• Must satisfy Rule 403 requirements.

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

• Represent the Securities and Money Services Sections during investigations of securities and money services cases.
• Recommend appropriate resolutions for assigned cases following investigation.
• Prepare pleadings related to assigned cases.
• Negotiate assigned cases.
• Represent the Securities and Money Services Sections in trial, hearing, and appellate proceedings.
• 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: Mid Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree