Attorney III / 60013581
State of South Carolina
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Posted: February 24, 2026 (1 day ago)
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Staff Attorney
State of South Carolina
Administrative Law Court
Job Description
Summary
This job involves supporting judges at South Carolina's Administrative Law Court by conducting legal research, summarizing case materials like motions and briefs, and helping draft court orders and decisions.
It requires working closely with law clerks and occasionally attending hearings under the guidance of the General Counsel.
A good fit would be a licensed attorney with a couple of years of experience in legal research and writing, especially in administrative law, who enjoys detailed analytical work in a judicial setting.
Key Requirements
- Juris Doctor degree or equivalent from an accredited law school
- Membership in the South Carolina Bar (applicants awaiting February bar results considered)
- Two or more years of professional legal experience in research and writing
- Experience such as judicial clerkship or appellate work
- Thorough knowledge of administrative law
- Proficiency in computerized legal research using Westlaw
Full Job Description
- 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.
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.
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.
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