Attorney II

The South Carolina Judicial Branch is seeking a motivated and knowledgeable candidate to fill the Attorney II position to provide legal services to Court Administration and trial courts across the state. Under limited supervision, this position advises judges, clerks, and Judicial Branch staff on a wide range of substantive and procedural legal issues. This Attorney II position will also support Court Administration by conducting legal research, reviewing legislation, drafting legal opinions, and assisting with contracts, policies, and forms.

Overview

This role requires strong legal knowledge, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively. The attorney will frequently interact with Magistrate and Municipal courts, as well as other judicial and government stakeholders statewide.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

This job bulletin represents general duties for this position and is not intended to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned.

• Provide legal guidance to trial court judges and clerks, particularly in Magistrate and Municipal courts.
• Respond to questions and inquiries from judges, clerks, the public, inmates, legislators, law enforcement, and other court-related entities.
• Perform legal research and provide opinions and guidance to the State Court Administrator, Court Services leadership, and other Judicial Branch personnel.
• Review legislation, case law, Attorney General Opinions, and Judicial Advisory Opinions, and communicate relevant changes to trial courts and clerks.
• Present legal updates at judicial education programs and conferences.
• Draft, review, and revise court forms based on statutory, case law, and rule changes.
• Review, advise on contracts involving the Judicial Branch; ensure compliance with state and federal requirements.
• Review Judicial Branch policies and procedures related to privacy and PCI compliance.
• Represent the Judicial Branch at stakeholder meetings and initiatives as requested.
• Occasional statewide travel required.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Other Characteristics

Benefits

Equal Opportunity Employer

The South Carolina Judicial Branch is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender, pregnancy, age, or disability.

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