Attorney III - Berkeley Prosecutor (60017922)

State of South Carolina; South Carolina; On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The South Carolina Department of Public Safety (SCDPS) is seeking field prosecutors to support the prosecution of magistrate-level offenses with a primary focus on DUI cases. You will be embedded with a Highway Patrol troop and act as a ready resource for prosecutions and general legal advice, enabling officers to stay focused on enforcement.

You will report to the Assistant General Counsel, prosecute Title 56 offenses in multiple counties, supervise a paralegal, provide training, and handle

Qualifications

• JD from an accredited law school is required.
• Member in good standing of the South Carolina Bar is required.
• Trial experience as per SCACR Rule 403 is required.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Must maintain confidentiality and work independently.
• Must have a valid Driver's License.

Responsibilities

• Prosecutes traffic offenses under Title 56 in the summary courts of Berkeley, Dorchester, Georgetown, Horry, and Williamsburg counties.
• Supervises Troop 6 paralegal.
• Provides legal advice to department personnel on Title 56 topics.
• Prepares responses to discovery in criminal matters.
• Handles assigned appeals of Title 56 cases to circuit court.
• Conducts training and mentoring related to Title 56 prosecutions.
• Handles pre-trial matters in selected Title 56 cases in summary court.
• Serves as Employee Advisor on investigation/disciplinary matters.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the General Counsel and Assistant General Counsel.

Skills

Oral and written communication

Confidentiality

Legal research

Team collaboration

Education

Juris Doctor (JD) degree

Job description

Are you an attorney looking to serve the public with your legal skills? The South Carolina Department of Public Safety (SCDPS) is hiring field prosecutors. These positions assist our law enforcement officers with the prosecution of magistrate level offenses in the courts of South Carolina. The work primarily involves the prosecution of Driving Under the Influence (DUI) cases. We offer manageable caseloads with a focus on quality prosecution. Our prosecutors' workloads are designed to ensure that cases don't simply get moved through the system. Rather, we are willing to invest the time to try cases and appeal them as necessary. As a field prosecutor, you will be assigned to a Highway Patrol troop where you will be embedded with the officers in the field. You will become a ready resource for the prosecution of cases as well as general legal advice. By taking some of the courtroom burdens off our officers, your work helps them to focus on their enforcement duties. Working together, you will make a difference in keeping South Carolina's roads safer for citizens and visitors.

Reporting Structure and Scope

This position reports to the Assistant General Counsel, prosecuting offenses under Title 56 of the SC Code of Laws on behalf of the South Carolina Highway Patrol with an emphasis on DUIs.

Key Responsibilities

• Prosecutes traffic offenses under Title 56 of the South Carolina Code of Laws in the summary courts of the following counties (Berkeley, Dorchester, Georgetown, Horry, and Williamsburg).
• Supervises Troop 6 paralegal.
• Provides legal advice to Department personnel on Title 56-related topics including substantive criminal law, criminal procedure, and statutory interpretation.
• Prepares responses to discovery requests served on department personnel in criminal matters.
• Handles assigned appeals of Title 56 cases to circuit court.
• Conducts training and mentoring to department personnel related to prosecution of Title 56 offenses.
• Handles pre-trial matters in selected Title 56 cases in summary court.
• Serves as Employee Advisor regarding investigation/disciplinary matters.
• Other duties as assigned by the General Counsel and Assistant General Counsel.

State Minimum Requirements:

• A juris doctor degree or its equivalent from an accredited law school and experience as a practicing attorney.

Agency Minimum Requirements:

• A juris doctor degree or its equivalent from an accredited law school and five (5) years of experience as a practicing attorney.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Member in good standing of the South Carolina Bar.
• Completion of trial experience requirement pursuant to Rule 403, South Carolina Appellate Court Rules (SCACR).
• Knowledge of general case, statutory and common law.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Must be able to maintain confidentiality of all matters and work independently.
• Must have a valid Driver's License.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

The South Carolina Department of Public Safety is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, pregnancy (including childbirth or related medical conditions), or national origin. The department prohibits discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, pregnancy (including childbirth or related medical conditions), or national origin.