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S.C. Department of Corrections
Nikki Stanley, Office of the Deputy Director of Legal and Compliance
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Email: stanley.nikki@doc.sc.gov | http://JoinSCDC.com
Send application materials to: Nikki Stanley
Recruiting for office(s) in: Columbia, SC
Type of organization: Government
Job Title: Prosecutor
SCDC is hiring a prosecutor with two years of experience. The position is assigned as a Special Assistant Attorney General who prosecutes criminal cases containing a SCDC nexus before the SC state grand jury as well as in all judicial circuits throughout the state upon approval by the South Carolina Attorney General’s Office.
* Authority to prosecute is pursuant to a memorandum of understanding between SCDC and the AG’s office.
* Manages a personal caseload of cases for prosecution.
* Assists special agents on cases by providing advice on search warrants, evidence, and future legal issues etc.
* Assist in determination of documentation to be released to FOIAS, subpoenas, rule 5, etc.
* Produce documents and other information to defendants or their lawyers, upon request and as required by law on cases actively being prosecuted by the Criminal Prosecution Division.
* Must be available to respond after hours in person or by phone to serious crime scenes and emergencies to provide legal advice.
* Research legal issues, prepare briefs and oral arguments.
* Keeps the Division Director and appropriate department staff informed of recent changes in state and federal law.
* Serves as liaison between the solicitor’s offices around the state, the AG’s office, attorneys representing individuals in criminal cases, etc.
* Responds to correspondence from attorneys, court officials, state agencies regarding SCDC criminal cases.
* Provides legal advice on criminal matters to the Director, Senior Executive Staff and other agency personnel in matters of state and federal law.
* Provides agency personnel with education and guidance in areas related to criminal issues during in-service training and other forums as directed.
* Assists in drafting legislation and regulations.
* When required, presents information to members of the general assembly, state or federal agencies or constituency representatives.
Time period of employment: full time, ongoing
- Deadline to apply: 20 April 2026
- Anticipated start date: Summer 2026
- Response method(s): https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/sc/scdc/jobs/5277194/prosecutor-021905-criminal-prosecution-division-columbia-richland?category[0]=Attorney&sort=PositionTitle%7CAscending&pagetype=jobOpportunitiesJobs
- Materials requested: Résumé, Grade sheet (unofficial transcript), Cover letter, Writing sample, Class schedule, Three, https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/sc/scdc/jobs/5277194/prosecutor-021905-criminal-prosecution-division-columbia-richland?category[0]=Attorney&sort=PositionTitle%7CAscending&pagetype=jobOpportunitiesJobs
Hiring criteria
J.D. or equivalent and at least two (2) years of experience as a practicing attorney.
Must be a member and in good standing with the South Carolina bar.
Must have satisfied the 403 Requirements.