Assistant Attorney General (Attorney IV) Consumer Protection and AntiTrust
Apply NowCompany: State of South Carolina
Location: Richland, SC 29675
Description:
Location : Richland County, SC
Job Type: FTE - Full-Time
Job Number: 175373
Agency: Attorney General's Office
Opening Date: 04/08/2025
Closing Date: 6/30/2025 12:00 PM Eastern
Class Code:: AE40
Position Number:: 60009778
Normal Work Schedule:: Monday - Friday (8:30 - 5:00)
Pay Band: Band 7
Hiring Range - Min.: $89,636.00
Hiring Range - Max.: $126,547.00
Opening Date: 04/08/2025
EEO Statement: Equal Opportunity Employer
Agency Specific Application Procedures:: All applicants must apply via careers.sc.gov. Failure to provide detailed and complete information will result in your application not being referred.
Veteran Preference Statement: South Carolina is making our Veterans a priority for employment in state agencies and institutions.
Job Responsibilities
The attorney in this position will handle civil matters and be part of the Office's consumer protection and antitrust section. In addition to consumer protection and antirust litigation, the attorney will handle charitable trust matters and other civil matters as assigned by the Office.
Under limited supervision, this employee will perform legal work related to the State as well as other job responsibilities, including:
This position also includes an excellent benefits package:
Minimum and Additional Requirements
A Juris Doctorate degree and at least ten years of experience as a practicing attorney.
Necessary Requirements: Must be a member and in good standing with the South Carolina Bar. Must satisfy Rule 403 requirements
Additional Requirements:
Preferred Qualifications
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.
Benefits for State Employees
The state of South Carolina offers eligible employees generous benefits, including health and dental insurance; retirement and savings plan options; and paid vacation and sick leave. Plus, work-life balance programs such as telecommuting and flexible work schedules are available to employees of some state agencies.
Insurance Benefits
Eligible employees may enroll in health insurance, which includes prescription coverage and wellness benefits. Other available insurance benefits include dental, vision, term life insurance, long term disability and flexible spending accounts for health and child care expenses.
Retirement Benefits
State employees are also offered retirement plan options, including defined benefit and defined contribution plans. Additionally, eligible employees may elect to participate in the South Carolina Deferred Compensation Program, which is a voluntary, supplemental retirement savings plan offering 401(k) and 457 plan options.
Workplace Benefits
State employees may also be eligible for other benefits, including tuition assistance; holiday, annual and sick leave; and discounts on purchases, travel and more.
Note: The benefits above are available to most state employees, with the exception of those in temporary positions. Employees in temporary grant and time-limited positions may be eligible for all, some or none of these benefits as benefits are associated with each position type. For these positions, contact the hiring agency to determine what benefits may be available.
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Are you willing to accept a salary between $89,636-$126,547?
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What is your current salary?
03
Do you have a Juris Doctorate, an active member in good standing with the SC Bar, and have you satisfied the 403 requirements
04
If you are not a member in good standing of the South Carolina Bar, are you eligible and willing to take the next South Carolina Bar examination?
05
How many years of experience do you have as an experienced practicing attorney?
06
Please explain in detail your experience as a practicing attorney. Note: "Failure to provide detailed and complete information may result in your application not being referred."
07
Do you have any prior, pending or any grievance matters with the Office of Disciplinary Counsel, Commission on Lawyer Conduct?
08
*Please read in its entirety* I acknowledge that a resume may be attached but not substituted for completing the employment application's salary, work history, education, and reference sections. Incomplete applications will not be accepted. Is your application complete?
Required Question
Job Type: FTE - Full-Time
Job Number: 175373
Agency: Attorney General's Office
Opening Date: 04/08/2025
Closing Date: 6/30/2025 12:00 PM Eastern
Class Code:: AE40
Position Number:: 60009778
Normal Work Schedule:: Monday - Friday (8:30 - 5:00)
Pay Band: Band 7
Hiring Range - Min.: $89,636.00
Hiring Range - Max.: $126,547.00
Opening Date: 04/08/2025
EEO Statement: Equal Opportunity Employer
Agency Specific Application Procedures:: All applicants must apply via careers.sc.gov. Failure to provide detailed and complete information will result in your application not being referred.
Veteran Preference Statement: South Carolina is making our Veterans a priority for employment in state agencies and institutions.
Job Responsibilities
The attorney in this position will handle civil matters and be part of the Office's consumer protection and antitrust section. In addition to consumer protection and antirust litigation, the attorney will handle charitable trust matters and other civil matters as assigned by the Office.
Under limited supervision, this employee will perform legal work related to the State as well as other job responsibilities, including:
- Performs factual investigation into assigned matters to determine whether they are meritorious and have a compelling interest and to develop the case with detailed document review and analysis.
- Conducts legal research to evaluate potential claims in assigned matters and stay abreast of national consumer protection and antitrust law developments.
- Prepares written advocacy in legal documents and case presentations to the front office.
- Provides oral advocacy in dealing with outside attorneys and case presentations to the front office.
- Observe office and section protocol, including teamwork, timeliness, and communication.
- Assists with multistate cases in a lead role, on the executive committee, or as a participating state.
- Supervises outside counsel in cases where the Attorney General has signed a litigation retention agreement.
- Organize case and investigative files in compliance with office policies. Complete other assigned duties.
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 Doctorate degree and at least ten years of experience as a practicing attorney.
Necessary Requirements: Must be a member and in good standing with the South Carolina Bar. Must satisfy Rule 403 requirements
Additional Requirements:
- Position may require overnight travel.
Preferred Qualifications
- Must have knowledge and ability to interpret the laws of South Carolina.
- The employee is expected to regularly communicate with the Senior Assistant Deputy Attorney General on problems and major occurrences.
- Must possess excellent written and oral communication skills.
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.
Benefits for State Employees
The state of South Carolina offers eligible employees generous benefits, including health and dental insurance; retirement and savings plan options; and paid vacation and sick leave. Plus, work-life balance programs such as telecommuting and flexible work schedules are available to employees of some state agencies.
Insurance Benefits
Eligible employees may enroll in health insurance, which includes prescription coverage and wellness benefits. Other available insurance benefits include dental, vision, term life insurance, long term disability and flexible spending accounts for health and child care expenses.
Retirement Benefits
State employees are also offered retirement plan options, including defined benefit and defined contribution plans. Additionally, eligible employees may elect to participate in the South Carolina Deferred Compensation Program, which is a voluntary, supplemental retirement savings plan offering 401(k) and 457 plan options.
Workplace Benefits
State employees may also be eligible for other benefits, including tuition assistance; holiday, annual and sick leave; and discounts on purchases, travel and more.
Note: The benefits above are available to most state employees, with the exception of those in temporary positions. Employees in temporary grant and time-limited positions may be eligible for all, some or none of these benefits as benefits are associated with each position type. For these positions, contact the hiring agency to determine what benefits may be available.
01
Are you willing to accept a salary between $89,636-$126,547?
02
What is your current salary?
03
Do you have a Juris Doctorate, an active member in good standing with the SC Bar, and have you satisfied the 403 requirements
- Yes
- No
04
If you are not a member in good standing of the South Carolina Bar, are you eligible and willing to take the next South Carolina Bar examination?
- Yes
- No
05
How many years of experience do you have as an experienced practicing attorney?
- No Experience
- Less than 10 years of experience
- 10 or more years of experience
06
Please explain in detail your experience as a practicing attorney. Note: "Failure to provide detailed and complete information may result in your application not being referred."
07
Do you have any prior, pending or any grievance matters with the Office of Disciplinary Counsel, Commission on Lawyer Conduct?
- Yes
- No
08
*Please read in its entirety* I acknowledge that a resume may be attached but not substituted for completing the employment application's salary, work history, education, and reference sections. Incomplete applications will not be accepted. Is your application complete?
- Yes
- No
Required Question