Hybrid Post-Conviction Relief AAG

State of South Carolina; South Carolina; Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

Paid parental leave

Health, dental, vision, long-term-dis/

Life insurance for employees, spouses,

15 days annual vacation

15 days sick leave

13 paid holidays

State Retirement Plan

Deferred Compensation Programs

Job summary

State of South Carolina seeks an Assistant Attorney General in the PCR Section to perform professional legal work with limited supervision. You will review pleadings, represent the State in court, and prepare orders, handling appeals in post-conviction relief cases as needed. Strong legal research, writing, and advocacy are essential.

The role includes several duties such as managing calendars, coordinating witnesses, and ensuring proper filing and service of documents. A J.D.

Qualifications

• Must be a member in good standing with the SC Bar and satisfy Rule 403 requirements.
• Strong legal research and writing skills with excellent oral advocacy.
• Proficient in Word and related software; able to manage multiple cases independently.

Responsibilities

• Review applications, calendar returns, and prepare pleadings and responses.
• Represent the State at court hearings as scheduled in circuits and elsewhere.
• Prepare orders requested by the presiding judge.
• Handle appeals in post-conviction relief cases up to the SC Supreme Court/ Court of Appeals.
• Maintain calendars, issue rosters, and coordinate witness transportation.

Skills

Legal research

Legal writing

Oral advocacy

Independent work

Time management

Education

J.D. Degree

Tools

Worldox

LawBase

MS Office

Job description

State of South Carolina seeks an Assistant Attorney General in the PCR Section to perform professional legal work with limited supervision. You will review pleadings, represent the State in court, and prepare orders, handling appeals in post-conviction relief cases as needed. Strong legal research, writing, and advocacy are essential.

The role includes several duties such as managing calendars, coordinating witnesses, and ensuring proper filing and service of documents. A J.D.