Attorney II

Job Responsibilities

About SLED
The South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED) is a premier statewide law enforcement agency dedicated to serving and protecting the citizens of South Carolina. With a proud history rooted in integrity, professionalism, and public service, SLED is committed to providing high-quality investigative, intelligence, and forensic services to support law enforcement agencies across the state.

At SLED, we value dedication, ethical conduct, accountability, and a strong commitment to justice. Our agency plays a vital role in maintaining public safety and supporting criminal justice efforts at the local, state, and federal levels. From advanced forensic science to homeland security, criminal investigations, and criminal justice information systems, SLED's diverse responsibilities make it one of the most dynamic law enforcement agencies in the state.

We foster a professional work environment where teamwork, respect, and continuous improvement are fundamental. Our employees are held to the highest standards and are given opportunities to grow within a mission-driven organization that makes a meaningful difference in South Carolina communities.

Learn more about why you should join our team at www.sled.sc.gov.

• Advise and represent SLED and SLED personnel on a variety of legal matters, including e-discovery, extraditions, and compliance with South Carolina's FOIA.
• Perform professional legal research into criminal justice issues and prepare legal analysis, responses, briefs, guidance, and other legal documents.
• Collaborate with other state, local, and federal law enforcement agencies and prosecutors as needed.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as requested or assigned by the Chief of SLED or SLED's General Counsel.

Minimum and Additional Requirements

• Juris Doctorate degree from an accredited law school and experience as a practicing attorney.
• Must possess excellent writing and communication skills with attention to detail.
• Must possess the ability to provide competent legal guidance and advice on the application of state and federal laws, regulations, and policies that affect SLED and SLED personnel.
• Must reside or be willing to relocate to within 50 miles of SLED Headquarters.

Additional Comments

South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED) is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, including, but not limited, to lactation), national origin, age (40 or older), disability or genetic information.

SLED offers an exceptional benefits package for FTE positions that includes:

• Health, Dental, Vision, Long Term Disability, and Life Insurance for Employee, Spouse, and Children
• 15 days annual (vacation) leave per year
• 15 days sick leave per year
• 13 paid holidays
• Paid Parental Leave
• State Retirement Plan and Deferred Compensation Programs

Supplemental questions are considered part of the official application. Any misrepresentation of yourself may be grounds for disqualification.

Conditional selection based on candidate education, training, experience, oral interviews and clearance of background investigation.