Legislative Assistant Jobs in Lexington, SC (NOW HIRING)

Location : Richland County, SC
Job Type: FTE - Full-Time
Job Number: 191689
Agency: Attorney General's Office
Opening Date: 08/12/2026
Closing Date: 8/24/2026 5:00 PM Eastern
Class Code:: AH35
Position Number:: 611129087
Normal Work Schedule:: Monday - Friday (8:30 - 5:00)
Pay Grade: GEN08
Hiring Range - Min.: $45,300.00
Hiring Range - Max.: $61,165.00
EEO Statement: Equal Opportunity Employer
Agency Specific Application Procedures:: All applicants must apply via careers.sc.gov. Failure to provide detailed and complete information will result in your application not being referred.
Veteran Preference Statement: South Carolina is making our Veterans a priority for employment in state agencies and institutions.
Job Responsibilities
Will serve as a member of the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) & Human Trafficking team by assisting the section with supporting schools, parents, community members, child and youth-serving agencies, and other stakeholders in preventing and responding to the crime of human trafficking. Facilitate evidence-based, trauma-informed prevention education curricula and formal training statewide. Support staff members and the State Task Force Subcommittees in identifying training needs, coordinating such events, and measuring attendee impact and satisfaction. Provide professional training to members of the child welfare community to help identify at-risk and potential victims of sex trafficking and/or labor trafficking. Share relevant information for online training and prevention education calendar as well as updates to social media and the TraffickProofSC and Task Force newsletters. Continually review professional sources for emerging best and evidence-based practices.

• Coordinate and increase access to human trafficking prevention education across South Carolina's schools and youth-serving organizations. Build and maintain partnerships with schools, school districts and youth-serving organizations.
• Successfully coordinate and implement the Task Force's Train-the-Trainer Program to expand prevention education capacity. Facilitate and support the delivery of TraffickProofSC curriculum within schools, youth-serving organizations, and community settings while providing technical assistance and guidance to trainers, educators, and community partners.
• Provide strategic and administrative support to assigned State Task Force Subcommittee(s) to ensure progress toward annual goals. Assist with stakeholder engagement, meeting coordination, partnership development, and collaborative initiatives that strengthen statewide prevention and outreach efforts.
• Conduct and integrate research and evidence-based practices into prevention education, training, and resource development. Monitor emerging trends, legislative requirements, and best practices related to youth prevention education and incorporate findings into statewide initiatives and curriculum delivery strategies.
• Build and maintain partnerships with educational institutions, community stakeholders, and local organizations to support the implementation and expansion of prevention education initiatives. Serves as a liaison to state work groups, stakeholder meetings, and other state and local initiatives. Attends and supports all State Task Force meetings and other relevant meetings statewide.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

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 Bachelor's degree in a related field or five (5) plus years of relevant experience working with youth.
Familiarity with topics related to human trafficking, curriculum development, trauma-informed care, and youth advocacy is preferred but not required.
Additional Requirements:

• Position may require overnight travel, evening, and weekend work.
• Position requires a valid driver's license and frequent driving duties.
• Position may require transporting files.
• Position requires frequent stooping and/or bending.

Preferred Qualifications

• Must be attentive to detail and have excellent written, verbal, nd electronic communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills, work well as a team member, be professional and discreet, nd work independently under limited supervision.
• Must be able to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Requires excellent organizational skills.
• Previous experience in and working knowledge of Microsoft Office programs.
• Knowledge of Adobe is preferred.

Additional Comments
DRUG SCREENING, CREDIT CHECK, DELINQUENT TAX CHECK, SLED BACKGROUND CHECK, AND GRIEVANCE CHECK REQUIRED.
THIS OFFICE IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY AND AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER.
EEOP Utilization Report available upon request.
Benefits for State Employees
The state of South Carolina offers eligible employees generous benefits, including health and dental insurance; retirement and savings plan options; and paid vacation and sick leave. Plus, work-life balance programs such as telecommuting and flexible work schedules are available to employees of some state agencies.
Insurance Benefits
Eligible employees may enroll in health insurance, which includes prescription coverage and wellness benefits. Other available insurance benefits include dental, vision, term life insurance, long term disability and flexible spending accounts for health and child care expenses.
Retirement Benefits
State employees are also offered retirement plan options, including defined benefit and defined contribution plans. Additionally, eligible employees may elect to participate in the South Carolina Deferred Compensation Program, which is a voluntary, supplemental retirement savings plan offering 401(k) and 457 plan options.
Workplace Benefits
State employees may also be eligible for other benefits, including tuition assistance; holiday, annual and sick leave; and discounts on purchases, travel and more.
Note: The benefits above are available to most state employees, with the exception of those in temporary positions. Employees in temporary grant and time-limited positions may be eligible for all, some or none of these benefits as benefits are associated with each position type. For these positions, contact the hiring agency to determine what benefits may be available.
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Are you willing to accept a salary between $45,300-$61,165?

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What is your current salary?
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Do you have a Bachelor's degree or higher in one of the following? Select all that apply.

• Education
• Social Sciences
• Public Health
• Other Related Degree Fields
• None of the above

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If you have a bachelor's degree or higher in other related fields, please provide the related degree field and date of completion.
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How many years of experience are directly related to working with youth?

• No experience
• Less than one year
• 1-2 Years
• 3-4 years
• 5 or more years

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Please briefly explain your experience working with youth and any familiarity you may have with topics related to human trafficking, curriculum development, trauma-informed care, and /or youth advocacy. Note: "Failure to provide detailed and complete information may result in your application not being referred."
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