Assistant Attorney General (Attorney III), Internet Crimes Against Children

South Carolina Office of the Attorney General; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

Paid parental leave

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Long-term disability

Life insurance

13 paid holidays

State Retirement Plan

Deferred Compensation

Job summary

South Carolina Office of the Attorney General seeks an experienced attorney to handle Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) matters. The role includes advising law enforcement, preparing indictments, and presenting at court, with opportunities to train agencies and communities.

Minimum qualifications are a Juris Doctor and 7+ years of practice, with active SC Bar membership and Rule 403 compliance. A comprehensive benefits package accompanies a sign-on bonus for this position.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor degree required.
• Seven or more years as a practicing attorney required.
• Active SC Bar member in good standing required.
• Must satisfy Rule 403 requirements.

Responsibilities

• Advise law enforcement on ICAC investigations and prepare case information.
• Prepare indictments and cases for review by the Attorney General and for trial.
• Make court appearances and trial presentations for the State of South Carolina.
• Prepare orders to obtain subscriber information from the internet and ISPs.
• Assist in training law enforcement and public groups on ICAC issues.
• Perform other related duties as requested by senior attorneys.

Skills

Legal analysis

Oral advocacy

Legal research

Education

Juris Doctor

Tools

Westlaw

LexisNexis

Job description

Job Responsibilities

A sign-on bonus of up to $10,000 is offered for this position. Current employees of South Carolina state government agencies and higher education institutions are not eligible.

Job Responsibilities

A sign-on bonus of up to $10,000 is offered for this position. Current employees of South Carolina state government agencies and higher education institutions are not eligible.

The bonus will be paid in installments based on continued employment:

• $2,000 after 1 month in the position
• $3,000 after 12 months in the position
• $5,000 after 24 months in the position

All payments are subject to applicable taxes and agency/state policies.

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• Advise law enforcement agents regarding possible criminal violations. Review law enforcement reports and case information. Advise and assist law enforcement on Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) investigations.
• Prepare cases for county grand jury consideration and final disposition. Prepare appropriate indictments in time to be properly reviewed and approved by the Attorney General. Prepare cases for trial. Seek appropriate resolution of all cases in a timely manner.
• Make court appearances and trial presentations on behalf of the State of South Carolina and the SC Attorney General's Office.
• Prepare orders and any other necessary documentation to obtain subscriber information from the internet and electronic service providers.
• Assist in training and making presentations to law enforcement agencies, local community groups, schools, or related interest groups on ICAC issues. Respond to citizen inquiries.
• Performs other related duties as requested by the Attorney General, Chief Deputy Attorney General, and supervising attorney.

This Position Also Includes An Excellent Benefits Package

• 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.

Minimum And Additional Requirements

A Juris Doctor degree and seven or more years of experience as a practicing attorney.

Necessary Requirement

Must be an active member in good standing with the SC Bar. Must satisfy Rule 403 requirements.

Preferred Qualifications

• 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.

Additional Comments

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.

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