Staff Attorney

Location: Columbia

Salary: Depends on Qualifications
Location : Richland County, SC
Job Type: FTE - Full-Time
Job Number: 022426
Agency: Administrative Law Court
Opening Date: 02/24/2026
Closing Date: 3/17/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
Agency Specific Application Procedures:: Please apply online and include a writing sample with the application.
Class Code:: UZ01
Position Number:: 022426
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Work Schedule:

: Monday - Friday (8:30 - 5:00)
Pay Grade: Unclassified
Hiring Range - Min.: $75,000.00
Hiring Range - Max.: $
Opening Date: 02/24/2026
EEO Statement: Equal Opportunity Employer
Veteran Preference Statement: South Carolina is making our Veterans a priority for employment in state agencies and institutions.

Job Responsibilities

• Under supervision of the General Counsel, perform legal research duties for judges of the Administrative Law Court.
• Research, summarize and evaluate motions, petitions, transcripts and briefs.
• Draft and review proposed orders and decisions.
• Work together with the judges' law clerks.
• Provide assistance to the judges and General Counsel, as needed, to include attendance in court hearings.

Minimum and Additional Requirements

• A Juris Doctor degree or its equivalent from an accredited law school and membership in the South Carolina Bar. Applicants awaiting February bar exam results will be considered.

Preferred Qualifications

• Two or more years of professional legal experience involving legal research and writing, such as judicial clerkship or appellate experience; thorough knowledge of administrative law; proficiency in computerized legal research using Westlaw.

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.