Top 23 Judicial law Jobs in Columbia, Sc

Family Court Law Clerk 2026 (1-year rotation)
State of South Carolina —Richland County, SC
- $65,705 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- Writing skills
- Paid parental leave
- Paid holidays
Special Investigator IV - VAMPF
State of South Carolina —Richland County, SC
- Weekends as needed
- Background check
- Pass drug screening
- Adults
- Paid parental leave
- Paid holidays
9d
Assistant Attorney General (Attorney III), Medicaid Recipient Fraud Unit
State of South Carolina —Richland County, SC
- Monday to Friday
- 5 years
- Pass drug screening
- Senior level
- Paid parental leave
- Paid holidays
Court Attorney (Trial Part) to Acting Justice Series, 3622
NYS Unified Court System —Columbia, SC
- $89,338 - $130,061 a year
- Email
- Office
- 1 year
- Senior level
Administrative Assistant - CC Judge
State of South Carolina —Richland County, SC
- $41,602 a year
- Monday to Friday
- Writing skills
- Mid-level
- Office
- Paid parental leave
- Paid holidays
1d
Assistant Attorney General (Attorney III) - Opinions
State of South Carolina —Richland County, SC
- Monday to Friday
- Background check
- 5 years
- Pass drug screening
- Paid parental leave
- Paid holidays
7d
Appeals Specialist I
State of South Carolina —Richland County, SC
- $41,602 - $52,003 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- Writing skills
- Paid parental leave
- Paid holidays
City Prosecutor
City of Columbia —Columbia, SC
- $88,676 - $113,062 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Outlook
- Word processing
- Computer literacy
Quick Apply
10d
EEO Investigator - 60027371 & 61061303
State of South Carolina —Richland County, SC
- $45,300 - $48,000 a year
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- Office
- Bachelor's degree
- Paid parental leave
- Paid holidays
Attorney III / 61014723
State of South Carolina —Richland County, SC
- $79,600 - $111,500 a year
- Online Application
- 3 years
- Driver's License
- Children
- Paid parental leave
- Paid holidays
2d
Attorney III / 61047497RP
State of South Carolina —Richland County, SC
- $79,600 - $143,300 a year
- Overtime
- 5 years
- Computer literacy
- Writing skills
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
Public Defender Attorney I
Richland County Government —Richland County, SC
- Weekends as needed
- Writing skills
- Basic math
- Adults
CITY PROSECUTOR
City of Columbia, SC —Columbia, SC
- $88,676 - $113,062 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Outlook
- Word processing
- Computer literacy
- Disability insurance
- Dental insurance
Assistant Attorney General (Attorney III), Securities
State of South Carolina —Richland County, SC
- Monday to Friday
- 5 years
- Pass drug screening
- Travel
- Paid parental leave
- Paid holidays
14d
State and Local Government - Director
Guidehouse —Columbia, SC
- Full-time
- Office
- Bachelor's degree
- Travel
- Health savings account
- Paid holidays
8d
Attorney III (Disciplinary Counsel)
State of South Carolina —Lexington County, SC
- $80,000 - $100,000 a year
- Full-time
- 3 years
- Senior level
- Paid parental leave
- Paid holidays
Litigation Paralegal/Legal Assistant
Todd & Mitchell PC —Columbia, SC
- $40,000 - $50,000 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Outlook
- Mid-level
- In-person
- Free parking
- Paid holidays
Quick Apply
Border Patrol Agent - Entry Level
Customs and Border Protection —South Carolina
- $51,632 - $92,912 a year
- Urgently hiring
- Bachelor's degree
- Military encouraged
- 1 year
- Dental insurance
- 401(k)
Assistant Labor Counsel (Whistleblower Investigations)
State of South Carolina —Lexington County, SC
- $80,000 - $100,000 a year
- Full-time
- 5 years
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
- In-person
- Paid parental leave
- Paid holidays
Attorney III
State of South Carolina —Richland County, SC
- $89,250 - $107,663 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Outlook
- 5 years
- Senior level
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance

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Family Court Law Clerk 2026 (1-year rotation)

State of South Carolina -
Richland County, SC

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Job Details

Full-time
$65,705 a year

Benefits

Paid parental leave
Paid holidays
Disability insurance
Health insurance
Dental insurance
401(k)
Flexible spending account
Tuition reimbursement
Parental leave
Vision insurance
Flexible schedule
Life insurance
Prescription drug insurance
Paid sick time

Qualifications

Legal opinion writing
Statutory legal research
Microsoft Excel
Microsoft Outlook
Writing skills
Case law analysis
Court-related public interaction

Full Job Description

Job Responsibilities

The South Carolina Judicial Branch is proactively seeking legal professionals for the upcoming year 2026-27, to join our team as a Law Clerk I in Family Court. This will be a 1-year rotation position.

This job bulletin will be used to fill positions in following circuits:
Circuit 7-Cherokee, Spartanburg
Circuit 10- Anderson, Oconee
Circuit 14- Allendale, Beaufort, Colleton, Hampton, Jasper
Circuit 15- Georgetown, Horry

Under supervision of the circuit Chief Judge for Administrative Purposes (CJAP), the Law Clerk I will assist the Family Court Judges in their assigned circuit with the preparation, research, and case management of Family Court cases. This is an opportunity to be involved in challenging, interesting, and meaningful work in a collaborative environment supported by leadership committed to preserving the integrity of the South Carolina judicial system and the confidence of the public in the administration of justice.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE POSITION
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.

Reviews the case records as assigned by the CJAP to ensure proceedings can go forward. Communicates with attorneys and parties to ensure all necessary actions have been completed prior to hearings and trials.
Conducts legal research and analysis and provides a summary of their findings.
Receives and reviews incoming mail, email, and voicemail messages as requested and directed. Responds to all email and voicemail messages in a timely manner. Confirms that correspondence is copied to all attorneys as is appropriate. Ensures that parties are adhering to statutory requirements and abiding by court rules and orders.
Drafts legal memoranda with information received from files and attorneys as directed by assigned judges.
Responds to and tracks case-related requests and communications from attorneys, parties, County Clerks of Court and their employees, guardians ad litem, and other relevant stakeholders.
Prepares and maintains confidential data and reports. Prepares and searches all incoming orders and maintains a list of all Matters Under Advisement for each judge in their circuit, which are to be reported monthly by each judge.
Reads and has knowledge of all incoming advance sheets. Notifies judge of new case law that may impact current or pending cases.
Attends hearings, trials, and other courtroom proceedings as requested. Travels to court proceedings statewide as requested. Responsible for the set up and break down of courtrooms. Manages all judicial law books, notebooks, and computer equipment.
Maintains a monthly calendar of court dates and weekly schedules. Keeps a weekly folder with dockets, calendar, and all case notes. Communicates with Court Services as it pertains to matters to include Judges' Scheduling, Court Reporting, Court Interpreting, data gathering and reporting, legal questions, technology issues, etc.
All other duties as assigned.

Minimum and Additional Requirements

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS (EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE)

Juris Doctorate degree from an American Bar Association (ABA) accredited school of law AND admitted to the practice of law in South Carolina; OR
At the time of hire, has a pending application seeking admission under Rule 402 of the South Carolina Appellate Court Rules (SCACR), or a pending application seeking admission in another jurisdiction which has adopted the UBE.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND OTHER CHARACTERISTICS

Knowledge of:

Laws and rules of South Carolina Rules;
The theories of legal research; and
West Law and the Attorney Information System (AIS).

Ability to:

Interpret and apply state/federal law and judicial decisions;
Analyze facts and express conclusions clearly, logically, and concisely;
Prepare orders, memos, and other legal documents;
Effectively plan and organize work activities and prioritize tasks;
Work independently in meeting deadlines;
Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing;
Establish and maintain good working relationships with judges, SCJB staff, attorneys, court personnel, and other clients/customers; and
Maintain a high level of discretion.

Skills:

Excellent computer skills and proficiency in Microsoft applications (Word, Excel, Outlook);
Demonstration of a strong, consistent, and dependable work ethic;
Detail-oriented and possess excellent time-management skills; and
Strong writing skills.

Others:

Must have dependable transportation and be able to travel; and
Must be able to lift and move files and/or boxes weighing 15-20 pounds.

Additional Comments

ADDITIONAL COMMENTS
The South Carolina Judicial Branch offers an exceptional benefits package for FTE positions that include:

Health, Dental, Vision, Long Term Disability, and Life Insurance for Employee, Spouse, and Children;
State Retirement Plan and Deferred Compensation Programs (Temporary positions have option to enroll);
15 days paid annual (vacation) leave per year;
15 days paid sick leave per year;
Option to designate 10 days of earned paid sick leave per year as family sick leave;
13 paid state holidays;
Paid Parental Leave; and
Workers’ Compensation 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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judicial law jobs in columbia, sc

Family Court Law Clerk 2026 (1-year rotation)

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