Attorney III - Midlands Prosecutor (60023498)

State of South Carolina; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A government legal office in Columbia, SC is seeking an Attorney III to prosecute magistrate level offenses, primarily DUI cases. The role involves providing legal advice to law enforcement and conducting training. Ideal candidates will have a Juris Doctor degree, experience as an attorney, and be a member of the South Carolina Bar in good standing. This is a full-time position focusing on quality prosecution and supporting public safety efforts.

Qualifications

• Licensed to practice law in South Carolina.
• 4+ years of experience as a practicing attorney.
• Knowledge of Title 56 of the SC Code.

Responsibilities

• Prosecute DUI cases and assist law enforcement.
• Provide legal advice on Title 56 matters.
• Prepare responses to discovery requests.

Skills

Effective communication

Legal research

Trial experience

Education

Juris Doctor degree

Job description

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Job Responsibilities

THIS POSITION HAS BEEN REPOSTED. PREVIOUS APPLICANTS ARE STILL BEING CONSIDERED AND DO NOT NEED TO REAPPLY.

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.

Job Responsibilities

THIS POSITION HAS BEEN REPOSTED. PREVIOUS APPLICANTS ARE STILL BEING CONSIDERED AND DO NOT NEED TO REAPPLY.

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.

This position reports to the Assistant General Counsel, prosecuting offenses under Title 56 of the South Carolina Code of Laws on behalf of the South Carolina Highway Patrol in the summary courts of the following counties (Aiken, Lexington, Richland, Sumter, Lee, Kershaw, Fairfield, Newberry, Saluda, Lancaster, and Edgefield) with an emphasis on DUIs.

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.

Minimum And Additional Requirements

State Minimum Requirements:

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

Agency Additional Requirements

A juris doctor degree or its equivalent from an accredited law school and four (4) years of experience as a practicing attorney.

Member in good standing of the South Carolina Bar.

Completion of trial experience requirement pursuant to Rule 403, South Carolina Appellate Court Rule (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 SC Driver's License.

Additional Comments

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.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Legal

• Industries

  Government Administration

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