Assistant Solicitor - Orangeburg Office

Dorchester County; St. George (SC); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The Dorchester County Solicitor's Office in South Carolina seeks a licensed attorney to prosecute criminal cases, prepare evidence and plea agreements, and handle hearings and trials. The role requires criminal litigation experience, strong legal research, and the ability to manage caseloads with limited supervision.

The successful candidate will work full-time, primarily within the Dorchester County jurisdiction, and must maintain SC bar admission and a valid driver's license.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctorate from an ABA-accredited law school.
• One year of litigation or related experience required.
• SC bar admission and certification required.
• Valid SC driver’s license with acceptable driving history.

Responsibilities

• Assists planning, coordinating, and supervising all administrative and legal activities of the Solicitor’s Office.
• 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.

Skills

Legal research

Litigation

Courtroom presentation

Caseload management

Education

Juris Doctorate (ABA-accredited)

Job description

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

JOB SUMMARY

The purpose of this job is to provides 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.