Assistant Solicitor

Cityofml

Florence (SC)

On-site

USD 50,000 - 70,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

South Carolina Retirement System

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement Program

Onsite Employee Health Clinic

Onsite Employee Workout Facility

Job summary

A county legal office in Florence, SC is seeking an Assistant Solicitor I to prosecute a variety of criminal and juvenile cases. The role involves court representation, legal research, and drafting documents. Candidates should possess a Juris Doctor degree and be a member of the South Carolina Bar Association. This position offers comprehensive benefits, including health insurance and retirement plans.

Qualifications

Juris Doctor degree with 1-3 years of law practice experience.
Knowledge of criminal law and procedures.
Ability to represent victims in court.

Responsibilities

Prosecute criminal cases in General Sessions Court.
Prepare for court hearing and represent victims.
Draft legal documents and provide legal advice.

Skills

Legal research

Case evaluation

Court representation

Victim interaction

Education

Juris Doctor degree

Member of the South Carolina Bar Association

Job description

Job Description

The Assistant Solicitor I is responsible for prosecuting a wide variety of criminal cases in General Sessions Court and juvenile cases in Family Court.

Responsibilities

Evaluates assigned criminal and juvenile cases for charging decisions.
Prepares for court terms with scheduling motions and hearings.
Attends and represents victims in criminal court trials, motion hearings, and guilty pleas.
Attends Preliminary hearings, Initial and Docket appearances.
Prepares plea offers and participates in plea negotiations.
Studies and researches case law.
Drafts various legal documents.
Interviews victims, officers, witnesses, and expert witnesses.
Participates in Law Enforcement training.
Provides legal advice to county employees and the public.
Interacts with a variety of individuals and agencies, to include clerical staff within the Solicitor’s Office, law enforcement agencies, victims, investigators, Judges, Clerks, and other County Departments.

Non-Essential Functions

Attends meetings, conferences and seminars as necessary.
Performs all other related duties as required.

Qualifications

Juris Doctor degree supplemented by one to three years of experience practicing law, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities.
Member of the South Carolina Bar Association.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee will occasionally be required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk or hear; taste or smell.
Must be able to reach, bend, stoop, carry, move and lift 10 lb. objects regularly.
Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
The employee must have the ability to travel up to 5%.

Company Description

Vision

Florence County strives to be an exceptional place to live, work, and visit by enhancing the quality of life for our employees and those who call the County home, by encouraging innovation and economic opportunities, and by fostering trust and integrity in the County.

Mission

Florence County will provide high-quality public services, plan for the needs of our citizens, and promote a safe, healthy, and thriving community for all.

Benefits