Assistant Attorney General (Attorney III), Securities
Job Location:
Richland County, OH - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not provided by the employer
Posted:
2 August 2026 (30+ days ago)
Application Deadline:
5 December 2026
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
- Job Responsibilities
- About Securities
Under limited supervision performs professional legal work for the State its subdivisions and officials. Assigned to the Securities Section as Assistant Attorney General.- Represents the Securities and Money Services Sections in the investigative stages of securities and money services cases.
- Following the investigation make recommendations regarding the appropriate resolution of assigned cases.
- Prepares pleadings related to assigned cases.
- Successfully negotiates assigned cases.
- Represent the Securities and Money Services Sections in the trial or hearing and appellate phases of assigned cases.
- Perform other duties as assigned by the Division Director or the Attorney General.
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 5 years of experience as a practicing attorney.
Necessary Requirement:Must be a member and in good standing with the SC Bar. Must satisfy Rule 403 requirements.
Additional Requirements:- Position may be required to travel to court and transport files.
- Some travel is required.
- Preferred Qualifications
Knowledge of the laws of South Carolina. Knowledge of general case statutory and common law. Knowledge of judicial and quasi-judicial procedures and rules of guidance. Ability to interpret and apply laws in court decisions. Ability to analyze facts evidence and legal instruments. Ability to express conclusions and arguments clearly and logically. Ability to plan and direct the activities of a legal staff.
- Additional Comments
- DRUG SCREENING CREDIT CHECK DELINQUENT TAX CHECK AND SLED BACKGROUND CHECKS REQUIRED.
- THIS OFFICE IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY AND AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER.EEOPUtilization Report available upon request.We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities. If you have a limitation or disability that requires an accommodation during the application process please let us know by emailing
Required Experience:
Junior IC