Assistant Solicitor - Orangeburg Office

Dorchester-County,-Sc; South Carolina; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Dorchester County Solicitor's Office in Orangeburg County seeks a licensed attorney to prosecute criminal cases, prepare for trial, negotiate plea agreements, and handle hearings and jury trials. This full-time role requires a Juris Doctorate and SC Bar admission, with at least one year of litigation experience.

The successful candidate will manage caseloads, work with deputy solicitors, and ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations while serving the public interest.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctorate from ABA-accredited law school.
• At least 1 year of litigation or equivalent education/experience.
• SC Bar admission and certification.
• Valid SC driver's license required.

Responsibilities

• Assist planning, coordinating, and supervising administrative and legal activities of the Solicitor’s Office.
• Maintain and manage individual caseloads in a timely, effective manner.
• Prosecute cases in all applicable County Courts.
• Prepare cases for plea or trial.
• Present and argue prepared cases in court as assigned.
• Perform extensive legal research.
• Examine legal data to determine advisability of defending or prosecuting lawsuits.
• Recommend criminal prosecutions or civil penalties.

Skills

Litigation experience

Criminal prosecution

Courtroom advocacy

Legal research

Education

Juris Doctorate Degree (ABA-accredited)

Job description

THIS POSITION IS LOCATED IN ORANGEBURG COUNTY SOLICITOR'S OFFICE.

JOB SUMMARY

The purpose of this job is to provide prosecution of criminal cases for Dorchester County, including trial preparation, plea agreements, hearings, court filings and jury trials; prepares necessary reports; and deals courteously and effectively with fellow employees and citizens.

This position works independently, under limited supervision, reporting major activities through periodic meetings.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTION

• Assists the Solicitor and Deputy Solicitors planning, coordinating, and supervising all administrative and legal activities of the Solicitor’s Office, ensuring compliance with applicable policies, procedures, laws, and regulations.
• Maintains and manages individual caseloads in a timely and effective manner.
• Prosecutes cases in all applicable County Courts.
• Prepares cases for plea or trial.
• Presents and argues prepared cases in court as assigned.
• Performs extensive legal research.
• Examines legal data to determine advisability of defending or prosecuting lawsuits.
• Recommends criminal prosecutions or civil penalties.
• Performs other related job duties as assigned.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

• Juris Doctorate Degree from an ABA accredited law school.
• One year of litigation or related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Special Qualifications, Certifications and Licenses

• Must possess and maintain a valid state driver's license with an acceptable driving history.
• South Carolina Bar Admission and Certification.

Unavoidable Hazards (Work Environment)

Work is performed dealing with crisis situations that require making major decisions involving people, resources, and property.

Dorchester County has the right to revise this job description at any time. This description does not represent in any way a contract of employment.

Position Type and Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time position; typical work hours and days are Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Some flexibility in hours is allowed, but employees must be available during the “core” work hours of 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. and must work 40 hours each week to maintain full-time status. Employees must be available to work evenings, weekends and holidays during emergencies or as requested.

E.O.E. Dorchester County does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, gender, religion, age, disability or military service in employment or the provision of services.