Legal Instructor
SC Criminal Justice Academy
Posted: August 27, 2026
Location: Columbia
Salary: 71,400 - 77,250
Job Summary
Provide instruction of legal principles to students in Basic Law Enforcement and Basic Detention classes.
Assist with writing hearing officer recommendations, which will be submitted to the South Carolina Law Enforcement Training Council for review, and draft the final agency decision based on the Law Enforcement Training Council's decision.
Draft hearing notices and other documents pertinent to scheduling, conducting, and concluding contested case hearings.
Conduct legal research on issues pertaining to the Law Enforcement Training Act, evidentiary issues, and FOIA, among others.
Assist with appeals to the ALC and Court of Appeals, including creating the Record on Appeal, drafting briefs, and correspondence to the court.
Requirements
Education: JD
Experience: Member of SC Bar