Legal Instructor & Research Attorney — Academy

State of South Carolina; Irmo (SC); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The State of South Carolina is seeking an attorney to teach legal classes for Basic Law Enforcement students under the Chief General Counsel. The role involves legal research, preparing files for misconduct hearings, and assisting with hearing officer recommendations and appeals to the Administrative Law Court and Court of Appeals.

The candidate should have a JD, be an active SC Bar member, and meet Rule 403 requirements, with strong communication and research skills.

Qualifications

• Must have Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school.
• Active member of the South Carolina Bar (SC Bar).
• Completion of Rule 403 requirements.

Responsibilities

• Teach legal classes to Basic Law Enforcement students under the Chief General Counsel.
• Conduct legal research on issues including FOIA and evidentiary issues.
• Prepare files for law enforcement certification misconduct hearings.
• Assist drafting hearing officer recommendations and agency decisions.
• Assist with appeals to the Administrative Law Court and Court of Appeals, including Record on Appeal and briefs.
• Draft hearing notices and scheduling documents for contested hearings.
• Perform other assignments as directed by the General Counsel.

Skills

Legal research

Legal writing

Oral communication

Communication skills

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

SC Bar admission

Rule 403 requirements

Job description

The State of South Carolina is seeking an attorney to teach legal classes for Basic Law Enforcement students under the Chief General Counsel. The role involves legal research, preparing files for misconduct hearings, and assisting with hearing officer recommendations and appeals to the Administrative Law Court and Court of Appeals.

The candidate should have a JD, be an active SC Bar member, and meet Rule 403 requirements, with strong communication and research skills.