Field Prosecutor (DUI) - Protect Roads & Public Safety

State of South Carolina; Blythewood (SC); Presencial; USD 90.000 - 115.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Health insurance

Retirement plan options

Paid vacation and sick leave

Telecommuting and flexible work Sched.

Descripción de la vacante

The South Carolina Department of Public Safety is seeking field prosecutors to assist Highway Patrol officers with DUI prosecutions in magistrate and summary courts across the state, embedded with patrol troops to provide timely legal guidance and courtroom representation.

The role emphasizes quality prosecution, with workload designed to allow thorough case review, trial, and necessary appeals, along with training and mentoring of Department personnel on Title 56 offenses.

Formación

• Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school.
• Experience as a practicing attorney.
• Ability to communicate effectively in writing and orally.
• Knowledge of general case, statutory and common law.

Responsabilidades

• 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.

Conocimientos

Trial experience

Written and oral communication

Statutory interpretation

Confidentiality

Educación

Juris Doctor degree or equivalent

Descripción del empleo

The South Carolina Department of Public Safety is seeking field prosecutors to assist Highway Patrol officers with DUI prosecutions in magistrate and summary courts across the state, embedded with patrol troops to provide timely legal guidance and courtroom representation.

The role emphasizes quality prosecution, with workload designed to allow thorough case review, trial, and necessary appeals, along with training and mentoring of Department personnel on Title 56 offenses.